TT Quattro Coupe V6-3.2L (BHE) (2005)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
Condenser, Removing And Installing
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Discharge refrigerant circuit
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Remove bumper as a complete unit.
NOTE: Depending on engine version, it may be necessary to partially loosen/ move front end module forward prior to removing condenser.
Where necessary, proceed as follows:
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Mark installed position of front end module at front fenders and long members with felt marker.
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Remove front end module bolts from fenders and long members.
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Replace removed long member bolts with longer ones (approx. 100 mm) with washer.
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Pull front end module forward as far as possible.
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Remove receiver drier.
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Remove screw -A-, tightening torque 15 Nm (11 ft lb).
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Remove refrigerant pipes -B-.
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Remove screw -D-, tightening torque 8 Nm (71 in lb).
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Remove radiator fans together with bracket.
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Release radiator from lock carrier and tilt backwards.
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Remove condenser -a- from bottom (between lock carrier -b- and radiator -c-).
NOTE:
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Always replace O-ring -C- (10.8 mm; 1.8 mm).
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When installing refrigerant pipe, make sure that spring pin -E- is properly positioned.