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Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback from MY 2017

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Vehicle Adapters Necessary for the Connections to the Reservoir or Receiver/Dryer Required Adapters for the Connections to Receiver/Dryer Miscellaneous
Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback (8T_) from MY 2017 Audi Q5 (8R_ / 83_) from MY 2017 Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F_) from MY 2016 -- Compressor manufacturer "Denso"
  • Low pressure side Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 12 :VAS6338/12  connected with the A/C Service Station and the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 48 :VAS6338/48 
  • High pressure side: Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3 :VAS6338/3 
Receiver/dryer (different versions)-- No adapter needed, the receiver/dryer remains installed-- Depending on the condenser version, remove the dryer cartridge from the receiver/dryer on the condenser before flushing and then seal the opening again (see note). Expansion valve removed and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 36 :VAS6338/36  installed (or drilled expansion valve. Refer to CLEANING THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, PRELIMINARY WORK (FLUSHING WITH REFRIGERANT R1234YF) )-- The refrigerant line with the inner heat exchanger remains installed or will be installed after installing the adapter.
NOTE:

Depending on the condenser manufacturer, the receiver/dryer version for these vehicles varies. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit . The receiver/dryer may be attached to or integrated in the condenser, depending on the version of the condenser. The integrated receiver/dryer has a dryer cartridge that is no longer available as a replacement part. In the event there is a complaint on a vehicle with this condenser, the condenser must be completely replaced. Refer to the Parts Information.

Condensers with an integrated receiver/dryer or dryer cartridge that cannot be replaced separately or is not available as a replacement part, the condenser must be replaced after flushing (with the dryer cartridge installed). Refer to Refrigerant Circuit and the Parts Information.