Overview - Condenser

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Condenser, Desiccant Bag/Dryer Cartridge

Courtesy of AUDI

Receiver/Dryer Insert
- There are different versions.
- Insert all the way in the mount in the receiver/dryer on the proper side.
- With screen
- This illustration shows an insert as it is installed on a "Denso" condenser. On a "Showa/Keihin" condenser, an insert with a different contour is installed, however the function and removal and installation is the same.
- Check the receiver/dryer; if there is contamination, clean the refrigerant circuit or replace the condenser, if necessary. Refer to A/C System, General Information or REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CLEANING .
- Pull the insert using a suitable hook -A- (for example 3 mm welding wire) from the receiver/dryer.
Desiccant Bag
- There are different versions. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
O-Ring
- Replace after removing. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to SEALS AND GASKETS .
O-Ring
- Replace after removing. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to SEALS AND GASKETS .
Plug with Filter Element
- Keihin: 5 Nm
- Denso: 2 Nm
- Replace after removing.
- There are different versions.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Sealing Surfaces in the Receiver/Dryer
- Check for contamination or damage
Receiver/Dryer
- Receiver/dryer is a component of the condenser
- There are different versions. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.
- Desiccant Bag, Removing and Installing. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Condenser
- There are different versions. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information.
- Refrigerant Lines, Removing and Installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING FROM CONDENSER .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
High Pressure Sensor -G65-
- 5 Nm
- No present on high-voltage vehicles
- Removing and Installing. Refer to High Pressure Sensor -G65-, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
O-Ring
- Replace after removing. Refer to the appropriate Parts Information for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to SEALS AND GASKETS .
- No present on high-voltage vehicles
Connection with Valve
- No present on high-voltage vehicles
Screw
- 8 Nm
- Not installed on all models