Detaching Refrigerant Lines From Condenser/Re-Attaching - Audi Air conditioning 2003 A8 Workshop Manual

Audi A8 2003 ➤
Air conditioning - Edition 09.2010
– Remove the circlip -A-.
– Detach the drive plate -B-.
Note
Replace the circlip -A-.
♦
Clean the compressor flange before attaching the drive plate.
♦
On fitting the circlip -A-, take care not to bend it open more
♦
than necessary.
Ensure correct insertion of the circlip -A-. The bevelled side
♦
-C- faces away from the compressor (flat side faces compres‐
sor).
13.14 Detaching refrigerant lines from con‐
denser/re-attaching
Note
There are different condenser versions depending on vehicle
♦
model (e.g. with and without power steering fluid cooler) ⇒
Electronic parts catalogue
On vehicles with 6-cyl. diesel engine, the refrigerant lines -A-
♦
and -B- are attached for example to the top and bottom of the
condenser
13.14.1 Detaching
– Drain the refrigerant circuit: ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a
– Remove the noise insulation. ⇒ General body repairs, exteri‐
or; Rep. gr. 50
– Remove the front bumper: ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63
– Screw out the bolts -A- (tightening torque 10 Nm).
– Detach the refrigerant lines from the condenser.
Note
Seal open lines and connections at the condenser with suitable
caps (to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture).
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13.14.2 Attaching
Install in reverse order, paying attention to the following:
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Rep. gr.87 - Air conditioning system