S5 Quattro Coupe V8-4.2L (CAUA) (2009)
Evaporator Core: Removal and Replacement
Evaporator with A/C Unit Installed
‹› The removed evaporator contains refrigerant oil that must be returned to the refrigerant circuit with the new evaporator.
Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required
‹› Pliers (T40147)
‹› Strong carpet knife with a point; the blade must be secure and the handle must be strong.
Removing
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Move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible.
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Switch off ignition.
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Drain the refrigerant circuit.
‹› Depending on the allocation of the service connection an on the refrigerant line, and on the version of the vehicle, it may be necessary to remove
the additional reinforcement on the left suspension strut dome so that the service coupling of the service station can be connected, for example, on
the Audi Q5.
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Disconnect the ground cable form the Battery (A).
‹› Disconnect the Battery (A) ground connection so that it cannot short circuit when the jumper cable post - C - is removed.
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Remove the jumper cable post cover - C -.
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If equipped and necessary, remove the suspension strut dome - B - for example Audi A5 Coupe, not necessary for example on the Audi Q5.