Detaching — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

• Opens: refrigerant (A/C)

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• The cap of the replacement evaporator for example is a suitable means of sealing the open connections at the evaporator and the lines (to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture).

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Drain the refrigerant circuit: Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a
2. Remove the brake master cylinder and brake servo. Brake system47
3. Unfasten the refrigerant lines at the suspension strut dome by removing the bolt (A).
4. Screw out the hexagon socket-head bolt (A) (tightening torque 25 Nm). — 25 Nm (18 lb-ft)
5. Detach the refrigerant lines (B) and (C) from the evaporator and seal the open connections. [Note: The cap of the replacement evaporator for example is a suitable means of sealing the open connections at the evaporator and the lines (to prevent the ingress of dirt and moisture).]

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