Audi A5 Coupe and Sportback from MY 2017, Audi Q5 from MY 2017, Audi A5 Cabriolet from MY 2016

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Vehicle	Required Adapters for the Connections to A/C Compressor	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:VAS 6338/12 connected with the A/C Service Station and the Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set - Adapter 48:VAS 6338/48 High pressure side: Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 3:VAS 6338/3	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 remove and installed with the Refrigerant Circuits - Adapter 36:VAS 6338/36 (or a drilled open expansion valve, refer to PRELIMINARY WORK TO CLEAN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT (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 (vehicle-specific service information). 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 (vehicle-specific service information) and the Parts Information.