Removing and installing air conditioner high-pressure sender G65 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A8 D3 (4E, 2002–2010)

🔩 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. Remove the radiator grille General body repairs, exterior50.
2. Unplug the connector (A).
3. Remove the high-pressure sender G65(B) (tightening torque: 5 Nm). — 5 Nm (3.7 lb-ft)
4. Replace the O-ring (C) (10.8 mm; 1.8 mm) (see the separate procedure). [Note: The cooling output cannot be checked with the high-pressure sender G65 removed. The front operating and display unit, Climatronic control unit J255 does not switch on the compressor. There are different versions of the high-pressure sender G65 (different signals). Attention is therefore to be paid to correct assignment Electronic parts catalogue. The refrigerant circuit is to be left closed, connection with valve. Checking operation of high-pressure sender G65 and signal supplied .Moisten the O-ring with a small quantity of refrigerant oil before installing .]

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