A5 Quattro Coupe V6-3.2L (CALA) (2009)
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Check the guide ring - F - on the connections for both refrigerant lines - B - and - C - for damage.
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Clean the refrigerant line and compressor connections and check for damage.
‹› Do not use the O-rings from the sealing caps that are installed on the connections in the replacement compressor when installing the lines.
‹› Note the installation instructions for O-ring seals. Refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit O-Ring Seals ] See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Description
and Operation/Refrigerant Circuit.
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Coat O-ring seals lightly with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit O-Ring Seals ] See: Heating and Air
Conditioning/Description and Operation/Refrigerant Circuit.
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Insert the respective O-ring seal - D - and - E - in the groove - G - on the connections for both refrigerant lines - B - and - C -.
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Insert both refrigerant line into each connection on the compressor.
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Tighten the bolts - 2 - and - 3 -.
‹› Tightening specification: 9 Nm (bolts with a M6 thread) and 25 Nm (bolts with a M8 thread).
‹› Following attachment of refrigerant pipes to compressor (and installation of compressor) check routing of pipes. They must be inserted in holders
provided and not make contact with other components.
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Connect electrical connector - 1 - on A/C Compressor Regulator Valve (N280).
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Evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit.
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Install the remaining components.