Capacities For AUDI A3 (8L_) From My 1997 And AUDI TT (8N_) From My 1999
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Features of the refrigerant system:
- Expansion Valve
- Receiver/Dryer
- "Sanden" or "Zexel / Valeo" A/C compressors. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific repair information) and the Parts Information.
| Vehicle type | Production period | Total quantity of oil in refrigerant circuit in cm3 | Quantity of refrigerant oil in replacement compressor in cm3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 | From 08/1996 | 135 + / -15 | 135+ /-15 |
| Audi TT | From 10/1998 | 135 + / -15 | 135+ /-15 |
NOTE:
The replacement compressor contains the full quantity of oil intended for the refrigerant circuit. If the A/C compressor is being replaced, the quantity of oil in the A/C compressor must be adjusted. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, REPLACING .
Exclusive use was made at the start of production of "Sanden" A/C compressors. A/C compressors manufactured by "Zexel / Valeo" were also used from MY 1999. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific repair information) and the Parts Information.
Beginning from production year 2006, the name of the "Zexel" A/C compressor was changed from "Zexel" to "Valeo".