Audi Workshop Service and Repair Manuals

Tools and materials available from regional sales centre or importer

Service station / air conditioner service station (this illustration shows V.A.G 1885 for example; for currently available air conditioner service stations, refer to → V.A.G workshop equipment catalogue) t  The operations "testing, extraction (recycling), evacuation, flushing and charging" must be performed according to the relevant operating instructions. t  The filters and dryers fitted must be renewed at the latest at the end of the period of use specified in the operating instructions and each time the station is drained (have replacement filter to hand). Available from equipment manufacturer; refer to the operating instructions for the air conditioner service station. t  Air conditioner service stations not shown here can also be used → V.A.G Workshop equipment catalogue. t  Currently available air conditioner service stations are provided with a refrigerant circuit flushing program. The scope of delivery of these air conditioner service stations also includes the necessary flushing attachment → V.A.G workshop equipment catalogue.   Note t  This air conditioner service station comprises the following standard components: Charging cylinder, pressure gauge set, vacuum pump, shut-off valves and filler hoses. t  One quick-release coupling each (for service connections on high and low-pressure end) is included in the scope of delivery of this air conditioner service station. t  Depending on the version, a current vacuum display (LED) may appear after pressing the „Evacuation“ button again.

Leak detector V.A.G 1796

Leak detection system VAS 6201

Puller for magnetic clutch V.A.G 1719 (for „Zexel / Valeo“ air conditioner compressor)

Adapter set for refrigerant circuit R134a V.A.G 1785/1-10 Adapter for cleaning refrigerant circuit (flush with refrigerant R134a) → Chapter or blow out with compressed air and nitrogen → Chapter. A -  5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal B -  Union nut (for connection with O-ring) with thread t  M 18x1.5 V.A.G 1785/1 t  M 20x1.5 V.A.G 1785/2 t  M 24x1.5 V.A.G 1785/3 t  M 28x1.5 V.A.G 1785/4

Adapter A -  5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal B -  Threaded connection for O-ring t  M 18 x 1.5 V.A.G 1785/5 t  M 20 x 1.5 V.A.G 1785/6 t  M 24 x 1.5 V.A.G 1785/7 t  M 28 x 1.5 V.A.G 1785/8

Valve adapter A -  5/8"-18 UNF thread for conical seal B -  Internal thread with valve opener t  M 10 x 1.25 V.A.G 1785/9 (for connections with valve on high-pressure end) t  M 12 x 1.5 V.A.G 1785/10 (for connections on low-pressure end)   Note t  A Schrader valve is screwed into connection -A-. t  A valve opener must be installed in the charging hose connection. t  Various adapters from this adapter set are also included in the adapter set for refrigerant circuits -VAS 6338/1-.

Adapter set for service connection V.A.G 1786 A -  Adapter with union nut -V.A.G 1786/1- (only for connections with small valve core at low-pressure side) B -  Charging hose with union nut 5/8"-18 UNF(short version) C -  Adapter with service connection -V.A.G 1786/2-   Note t  For connections with a large valve core (standard on „Zexel / Valeo“ compressors, gradual change to small valve core as of 10.94), use is to be made of adapter V.A.G 1785/10 (remove valve from adapter V.A.G 1785/10 or install valve opener in charging hose -B-). t  The logo of the compressor manufacturer „Zexel“ attached to the air conditioner compressor was modified from „Zexel“ to „Valeo“ from year of production 2006 onwards (change in manufacturer's name).

Socket -T10364-   Note For removing and installing service connections and valve cores with refrigerant circuit discharged.