87 A/C Compressor Replacement (GROUP 87, NO. 18-88)

87 A/C COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN

APPLICABLE MODELS AND YEARS

87 18 88 2035582/3 July 30, 2018. Supersedes Technical Service Bulletin Group 87 number 14-58 dated October 17, 2014 for reasons listed below.

CONDITION

The A/C Compressor has been diagnosed as faulty and will be replaced under warranty

TECHNICAL BACKGROUND

When performing replacement of an A/C Compressor under warranty, the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered must be documented.

PRODUCTION SOLUTION

Not applicable.

SERVICE

Use the Robinair A/C Service Unit to create a printed-out report showing the amount of refrigerant and oil recovered. This report must be submitted with the defective A/C compressor. Follow the steps below:

1. Ensure that the A/C service unit shows the correct date and time (Figure 1). If the date and time are incorrect, use the menu to program the correct date and time before proceeding.
2. Connect the A/C service unit to the vehicle.
3. Perform a recovery of the system (Figure 2).
4. Record values for RECOVERED  and OIL DRAINED  (Figure 3) on the repair order.
5. Immediately after recovery, select the Print  button (Figure 4).
6. When the SELECT PRINT TYPE screen opens, use the keypad to select 2) RECOVER CHARGE  (Figure 5).
7. On the next screen, use the keypad enter the last 8 digits of the VIN then press the START/YES  key (Figure 6).
8. The next screen will request the license plate (Figure 7). Entering the license plate is not necessary. Press the START/YES  key to continue.
9. The A/C service unit will create a printed report (Figure 8). Send the printed report with the defective A/C compressor. Package the defective compressor in empty packaging from the replacement compressor.

WARRANTY

This TSB is informational only and not applicable to any Audi Warranty.

REQUIRED PARTS AND TOOLS

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

All parts and service references provided in this TSB (2035582) are subject to change and/or removal. Always check with your Parts Department and/or ETKA for the latest information and parts bulletins. Please check the Repair Manual for fasteners, bolts, nuts, and screws that require replacement during the repair.

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