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Detaching refrigerant pipes at evaporator connection/attaching > < Servicing refrigerant circuit

A4 Mk2

Refrigerant pipe connections at components (different versions)
Refrigerant pipe connections at components (different versions)
  Note
t  In January 2003, the connections between the refrigerant pipes and the various components (condenser, evaporator etc.) were converted from radial/axial sealing to radial sealing (gradual introduction). A further few thousand vehicles were still fitted with the old type of connection in April / May 2003. → Parts List
t  It is only permissible to combine components with the same type of seal and the corresponding O-rings (different versions) → Parts List.
t  Reliable sealing of the joints cannot be ensured if components with different forms of sealing are fitted. → Parts List
   
t  Joints with radial/axial seal (fitted up to January 2003, gradually discontinued)
t  Component -A- (e.g. condenser) with connection for radial/axial seal
t  O-ring -B- for connection with radial/axial seal
t  Refrigerant pipe -C- with connection with radial/axial seal
  A87-0718
t  Joints with radial seal (as of January 2003, gradual introduction)
t  Component -A- (e.g. condenser) with connection for radial seal
t  O-ring -B- for connection with radial seal
t  Refrigerant pipe -C- with connection with radial seal
t  Guide sleeve -D- (plastic) at connection with radial seal
  A87-0719

Detaching refrigerant pipes at evaporator connection/attaching > < Servicing refrigerant circuit