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2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCT

Removal And Installation: Condenser

2008 Audi A3 Base, 2.0 E, Automatic DCTSECTION Condenser

Special tools and workshop equipment required 

  • Spacer Tube 10 - 222 A /17
NOTE:
  • Condenser is available in different versions, depending on version of vehicle.
  • The radiator and condenser may have small indentations on the fins even when installed correctly. It is not damage. Do not replace the radiator or condenser because of those small indentations.

Removing 

-- Evacuate the refrigerant circuit. Refer to EVACUATING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Remove front bumper. Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Disconnect refrigerant lines from condenser, refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING FROM CONDENSER .

The following additional work may be necessary to remove condenser, depending on engine version:

  • Disengage front end module from longitudinal member and pull forward approximately 10 cm (for example, in vehicles with 2.0L gasoline engine), then proceed as follows:

-- Disengage bracket for refrigerant lines on right longitudinal member -arrow-.

Fig 1: Identifying Bracket For Refrigerant Lines On Right Longmember
GWWA10-1740Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Protect front corners of both fenders from damage, for example, with adhesive tape -1-.

Fig 2: Identifying Adhesive Tape, Pin, Fender Flanges, And Mounting Bolt
GWWA10-1626Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Mark position of front end module to both fender flanges -2- for example, using a suitable pin -3-.

-- Remove mounting bolts -4- of front end module at fender flanges.

-- Remove upper mounting bolt -3- of front end module at both longitudinal members and insert a long bolt -4- (for example, M10 x 120) into upper mount point on left and right longitudinal member.

Fig 3: Identifying Bolts And Front End Module
GWWA10-1741Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove one of the two lower mounting bolts -5- of front end module at both longitudinal members and mark position of front end module -2- to mounting points on left and right longitudinal members e.g. using a suitable pin -1-.

-- Remove the remaining mounting bolts -5- for front end module (on longitudinal members). Refer to Removal and Installation .

-- Carefully pull front end module toward front over bolts -1-.

Fig 4: Identifying Bolts And Coolant Fan
GWWA10-1742Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Secure the left and right front end modules with an additional screw -2- (for example, M 10 x 120) and a 10 - 222 A /17.

-- Remove the radiator fan -B- with the mount (for example on 2.0L gasoline vehicles). Refer to RADIATOR AND RADIATOR FAN COMPONENT OVERVIEW .

Procedure continued for all vehicles 

-- Remove bolts -A- and disengage radiator (with condenser) -B- from front end module -C-. Refer to RADIATOR AND RADIATOR FAN COMPONENT OVERVIEW .

Fig 5: Identifying Bolts, Cooler, And Front End Module
GWWA87-0663Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Remove bolts -A- and -B- (tightening torque 5 Nm).

Fig 6: Identifying Bolts, Condenser, Cooler, Spacer, And Sealing Strips
GWWA87-0664Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Loosen the condenser -C- from the radiator -D-

-- Remove condenser -C- upward.

Installing 

Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this note the following:

-- Make sure that sealing strips -E- and -F- are adhered correctly to condenser -C- (not installed in all versions).

NOTE:
  • The removed condenser contains refrigerant oil that must be returned to the refrigerant circuit (with the new condenser), refer to COMPRESSOR, REPLACING WITHOUT FLUSHING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
  • Depending on version of vehicle and of radiator, a spacer -G- may be installed, replace it if necessary according to illustration.
  • Depending on version of vehicle, a stone deflector -B- may also be secured with clips -C- at lower area of condenser -A-.
    • Fig 7: Identifying Stone Deflector, Clips, And Condenser
    GWWA87-0665Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

-- Evacuate and re-charge refrigerant circuit. Refer to CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT and refer to DRAINING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit, refer to A/C SYSTEM, OPERATING AFTER FILLING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

NOTE:

Note the information regarding operating the A/C system after filling, refer to CHARGING REFRIGERANT .

RENDER: 1.0x

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Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:

  • • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
  • • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
  • • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
  • • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
  • • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.