AUDI Q2, AUDI A3, AUDI Q3 And AUDI TT
| Vehicle | Required adapters for the connections to A/C compressor | Adapters necessary for the connections to the reservoir or receiver/dryer | Miscellaneous |
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| Audi Q3 (8U_ / 84_) from MY 2017 | -- Compressor manufacturer for the Audi Q3: "Sanden", "Denso", "Delphi/Mahle" or "Zexel / Valeo"
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Receiver/dryer (different versions)-- No adapter needed, the receiver/dryer remains installed-- Depending on the condenser version, remove the dryer cartridge from the receiver/dryer on the condenser before flushing and then seal the opening again (see note). | Expansion valve removed and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 18:VAS6338/18 installed (or drilled expansion valve, for example 1K0 820 679 installed (refer to CLEANING THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, PRELIMINARY WORK (FLUSHING WITH REFRIGERANT R1234YF) )) |
| Audi q2 (GA_) from MY 2017 Audi A3 (8V_/ 85_) from MY 2017 Audi TT (FV_) from MY 2017 | -- "Denso", "Delphi/Mahle" or "Sanden" compressor manufacturer
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Receiver/dryer (different versions)-- No adapter necessary, the receiver/dryer remains installed (or is integrated in the condenser).-- Depending on the condenser version, remove the dryer cartridge from the receiver/dryer on the condenser before flushing and then seal the opening again (see note). | Expansion valve removed and Refrigerant Circuits Adapter Set 1 - Adapter 38:VAS6338/38 installed (or drilled expansion valve, for example 5Q0 820 679 X installed (refer to CLEANING THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, PRELIMINARY WORK (FLUSHING WITH REFRIGERANT R1234YF) )) |
The version of the receiver/dryer on the Audi Q2, Audi A3, Audi Q3 and Audi TT will differ depending on the manufacturer of the condenser. On some versions for example the receiver/dryer is integrated in the condenser. The integrated receiver/dryer has a dryer cartridge that is no longer available as a replacement part. If there is a complaint regarding a vehicle with a condenser with an integrated receiver/dryer, it may be necessary to replace the entire condenser after correcting the complaint. Refer to the Parts Information and OVERVIEW - CONDENSER, A/C COMPRESSOR, REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE / CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT (R1234yf) (vehicle-specific repair information).
Condensers with an integrated receiver/dryer or dryer cartridge that cannot be replaced separately or is not available as a replacement part, the condenser must be replaced after flushing (with the dryer cartridge installed). Refer to OVERVIEW - CONDENSER, A/C COMPRESSOR, REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE / CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT (R1234yf) (vehicle-specific repair information) and the Parts Information.