Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings

2010 Audi A3 2.0T, 2.0 E, StandardSECTION Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings
  • Always use O-rings only once, replace.
  • Coat O-ring seals with refrigerant oil before inserting.
  • Make sure O-rings are seated properly on pipe or in groove.
  • Perform the work under clean conditions (even the smallest deposit such as a hair may cause a leak).
NOTE:
  • Install only O-rings that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and corresponding refrigerant oil. The O-rings are color-coded to avoid mistakes (currently red, light purple and dark purple).
  • The O-ring dimensions -a- and -b- are different depending on installation location.
  • Fig 1: Checking O-Ring Seals Diameters
    GWWA87-0021Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC
  • In addition to the color-coded O-ring seals, use is also made at the factory of black O-ring seals for certain connections.
RENDER: 1.0x

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