Audi Q7 2007 Repair Manual page 34

Audi Q7 2007 ➤
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Edition 04.2013
3.7.2 A/C Compressor, 6-Cylinder, Removing
and Installing on Bracket
Note
Do not loosen refrigerant lines.
♦
An A/C compressor on a 6-cylinder TDI vehicle is shown in the
♦
illustration. On other 6-cylinder engine versions, the arrange‐
ment differs only slightly from this illustration. Refer to ⇒
Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13 ; Cylinder Block, Belt Pulley
Side (for example, different refrigerant lines. Refer to the Parts
Catalog, or no Refrigerant Temperature Sensor - G454- in‐
stalled. Refer to Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting and Com‐
ponent locations)
Depending on version of vehicle, it may be necessary to push
♦
aside or disconnect individual hose lines that are routed in the
vicinity of the compressor.
As opposed to the description below, the compressor can also
♦
be removed upward when refrigerant circuit has been dis‐
charged on vehicles with 6-cylinder TDI engine. However,
before removal upward, the power steering pump must be re‐
moved (refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr.
48 ; Power Steering Pump, Hydraulic Pipes and Reservoir )
and the refrigerant lines disconnected from compressor. Refer
to
⇒ "15.3 Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting from Compressor
and Connecting", page 250
Removing
– Remove the noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 66 ; Underbody Trim Panels .
– Remove left front wheel housing liner (6-cylinder TDI engine
only). Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Wheel Housing
Liners .
– Remove the air guide hose (only on the 6-cylinder TDI engine)
-arrows-. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 21 ; Tur‐
bocharger; Turbocharger Overview .
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Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning
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