Condenser, Removing And Installing: Installing

2018 Audi A5 Quattro Prestige, 2D ConvertibleSECTION Installing
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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:Β 

-- There is refrigerant oil in the removed condenser that must be redelivered to the refrigerant circuit (with new condenser). Refer to Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing or COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit , Working with A/C Service Station or Working with A/C Service Station .

-- Start the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUITΒ .



Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:Β 

-- There is refrigerant oil in the removed condenser that must be redelivered to the refrigerant circuit (with new condenser). Refer to Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing or COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit , Working with A/C Service Station or Working with A/C Service Station .

-- Start the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUITΒ .

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