Refrigerant Receiver, Removing And Installing: Installing

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

• There is refrigerant oil in the removed heat exchanger and refrigerant receiver that must be redelivered to the refrigerant circuit, if one of the components is replaced. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing or COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

-- Replace the O-rings -F and G-. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS and the Parts Information for the correct version.

-- If equipped, check the alignment pin on the heater core -E- and on the refrigerant line -H- for damage and correct seating.

-- Install the refrigerant receiver -D-.

-- Insert the refrigerant line -C- and pay attention to the correct routing.

-- Install the bolts -A and B-.

-- Check the routing after securing refrigerant lines. They must be inserted in their brackets and must not come into contact with other components.

-- Reinstall the rest of the removed components in the reverse order and reattach the loosened components.

-- Evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or Working with A/C Service Station .

-- Switch the ignition on.

-- Initiate the A/C system basic setting through the Thermal Management Control Module -J1024-, and activate the power-controlled valves through the stored routine Charge/flush the refrigerant circuit stop routine  using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester .

-- Operate the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .