Audi Q5: Refrigerant Circuit Components Allocation, High and Low Pressure Sides
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High pressure side are the condenser, receiver/dryer and
restrictor or expansion valve to separate the high and low
pressure liquid ends.
High pressure results from the restrictor or expansion valve
Vehicles with a High-Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Death or serious
bodily injury by electric shock.
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The condenser conducts heat from compressed refrigerant gas
to the ambient air.
This condenses the refrigerant gas to fluid.
Note
Depending on the version of the refrigerant circuit, the
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Separating Points
Lines to hydraulic assembly
- Tighten hex collar nuts -1-
through -4- to 14 Nm.
- Tighten hex collar nuts -5- and
-6- to 14 Nm.
Brake hose on brake caliper to front axle
- Item -1- brake hose, ensure
retaining tabs are seated correctly in bracket.
- Item -2-
1 - Hood
A second technician is needed to support and hold the hood during
removal and installation.
Removing:
Remove the gas-filled strut from the hood. Refer to
→ Chapter "Overview - Gas-Filled Strut".
Remove the nuts -4- from the upper hood
hinge.
Remove the hood.
