Checking version of condenser — AUDI

Checking version of condenser
Note
Different condensers are installed in these vehicles depending on the production period, vehicle version and engine
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. The distinguishing features of these condensers are the internal design and the internal volume. This means that the capacity of the refrigerant circuit varies depending on the condenser. Therefore it is important to observe the version of the condenser when determining the refrigerant capacity.
Currently condensers by different manufacturers (
“Denso”
and
“Showa / Keihin”
) are installed; they can be identified by certain features.
The design of condensers by one manufacturer can also vary; from the outside this can only be identified by the part number. Due to the differences in design (flow distribution, internal volume), the refrigerant capacity for the refrigerant circuit varies
Chapter
.
Checking
Remove bolts (or clips)
1, 2, 3 and 5
General body repairs, exterior
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50
Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier
.
Lift cover
4
at lock carrier and disengage it at radiator grille
General body repairs, exterior
Rep. gr.
50
Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock carrier
.
Distinguishing features of condensers
Features of a condenser manufactured by
“Denso”
A
End strip (top)
B
: U-profile
Part number and data of condenser manufacturer
C
(currently printed on directly); allocation
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Receiver
D
integrated in condenser (desiccant cartridge can be renewed after removing plastic plug
Chapter
).
Note
This condenser is available in different versions with different designs and with different capacities for refrigerant R134a (can be identified e.g. by part numbers 8K0 xxx xxx or 8T0 xxx xxx)
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a
Rep. gr.
87
Capacities for refrigerant R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant oils
; for the correct version refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
.
Features of a condenser manufactured by
“Showa / Keihin”
A
End strip (top)
B
: flat profile
Part number and data of condenser manufacturer
C
(currently on a label bonded on); allocation
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Receiver
D
attached to condenser (receiver can be renewed
Chapter
)
Note
This condenser is available in different versions with different designs and with different capacities for refrigerant R134a (can be identified e.g. by part numbers 8K0 xxx xxx or 8T0 xxx xxx)
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a
Rep. gr.
87
Capacities for refrigerant R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant oils
; for the correct version refer to
Electronic parts catalogue
.