System Overview - Refrigerant Circuit With RESTRICTOR And Reservoir
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2023 Audi S3, 2023 Audi RS 3, 2023 Audi A3 Quattro, and 2023 Audi A3. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
The arrows indicate the refrigerant flow direction.
The following illustration shows a refrigerant circuit with an evaporator as an example.
This layout of a refrigerant circuit is not planned at this time for VW/Audi.
The layout of the refrigerant circuit is vehicle-specific. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
HD = High Pressure Side
ND = Low Pressure Side
- A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-
- A/C Compressor
- Belt Pulley
- Depending on the version a A/C Clutch -N25- is installed in the belt pulley. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
- Depending on the version instead of the belt pulley a drive unit can also be present. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
- Pressure Relief Valve
- Condenser
- Refrigerant Pressure Sensor
- Vehicle-specific versions. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (vehicle-specific Service Information).
- Service Connection - High Pressure Side
- With closure cap
- Restrictor
- Evaporator
- Evaporator in the front heater and A/C unit (installed under the instrument panel)
- Service Connection - Low Pressure Side
- With closure cap
- Reservoir
- With dryer cartridge