Capacities For AUDI A3 (8L_) From My 1997 And AUDI TT (8N_) From My 1999
Features Of The Refrigerant System:
- Expansion Valve
- Receiver/Dryer
- "Sanden" or "Zexel/Valeo" A/C compressors. Refer to SYSTEM OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT / SYSTEM OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT (vehicle-specific repair information) and the parts information.
| Vehicle model | Production period | Total quantity of oil in refrigerant circuit in cm3 | Quantity of refrigerant oil in replacement compressor in cm3 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audi A3 | From 08/1996 | 135 + /-15 | 135+ /-15 |
| Audi TT | From 10/1998 | 135 + /-15 | 135+ /-15 |
NOTE:
The replacement compressor contains the full quantity of oil intended for the refrigerant circuit. On A/C compressor replacement, the quantity of oil in the A/C compressor is therefore to be adjusted. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, REPLACING .
Exclusive use was made at the start of production of "Sanden" A/C compressors. From My 1999 A/C compressors from the manufacturer "Zexel/Valeo" are being used. Refer to SYSTEM OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT / SYSTEM OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT (vehicle-specific repair information) and the parts information.
Beginning from production year 2006, the name of the "Zexel" A/C compressor was changed from "Zexel" to "Valeo".