A8 Quattro Sedan V8-4.2L (BGK) (2006)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
Refrigerant Circuit
Reservoir
‹› Depending on vehicle model, reservoir is available in different versions and for different component locations.
‹› On vehicles with 8 cylinder. diesel engine, reservoir - A - can be removed from above without removing bumper.
Removing
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Drain the refrigerant circuit.
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Remove front bumper not for vehicles with 8 cylinder diesel engine.
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Bring lock carrier to service position not for vehicles with 8 cylinder diesel engine.
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Remove the charge air cooler or secondary air injection pump motor if necessary. This is not necessary on all vehicles.
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Remove bolts - A - and disconnect refrigerant lines - B - and - C -.
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Remove bolts - D -.
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Remove reservoir.
‹› Seal open pipe connections.
‹› Attachment of refrigerant pipes differs depending on engine version.