Removing and installing air outlet duct (front) for drive battery A2 — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi A5 (8T, 2007–2016), Audi Q5 (8R, 2008–2017), Audi A5 Cabriolet (8F), Audi A4 B8 (8K, 2007–2015); platform code 83

• Special tools named: VAS 5051

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• If fasteners (6) no longer hold or if one of the retaining tabs (1, 5) breaks off, the air duct can also be secured with bolts (2, 3, 4) at the battery cooling module (7).

📋 Procedure

1. ⚠ Risk of fatal injury if high-voltage components are damaged.Observe the following when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components or wiring:It is not permitted to use cutting or forming tools, other sharp-edged tools or heat sources such as welding, brazing, soldering, hot air or thermal bonding equipment.Before starting work, visually inspect the high-voltage components in the areas involved.Before working in the engine compartment, visually inspect the power and control electronics for electric driveJX1, electric drive motor V141, air conditioner compressor V470 and high-voltage wiring. Before working on the vehicle underbody, visually inspect the high-voltage wiring and covers. Before working on the rear section of the vehicle, visually inspect the high-voltage wiring and the electro-box with the maintenance connector for high-voltage system TW . Visually inspect all potential equalisation lines.Check the following when making the visual inspection:There must be no external damage on any component. The insulation of the high-voltage wiring and potential equalisation lines must not be damaged. There must be no unusual deformation of the high-voltage wiring. All high-voltage components must be identified by a red warning sticker. — Switch off ignition.
2. Remove luggage compartment floor General body repairs, interior70Luggage compartment trim panels; Exploded view - luggage compartment floor.
3. Unplug electrical connectors (1) and move wiring harness clear (arrows).
4. If fitted, unscrew bolts (1 and 5) (left and right).
5. Release retaining tabs (left and right) (2) and detach air outlet duct (front) (3) from battery cooling module (8).

6. Carefully unclip air outlet duct (front) from fasteners (6) of air ducts (4) and (7) and detach. [Note: If fasteners (6) no longer hold or if one of the retaining tabs (1, 5) breaks off, the air duct can also be secured with bolts (2, 3, 4) at the battery cooling module (7).]
7. First clip in air outlet duct (front) in battery cooling module (7)(arrow B); then clip it into air ducts (left (1) and right (5)) (arrows A).
8. For electrical connections and routing, refer to .
9. Re-install all remaining components (removed earlier).
10. Switch on ignition.
11. Interrogate event memory of air conditioner operating and display unit (Climatronic control unit J255) and erase any faults displayed Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system VAS 5051 ("Guided Fault Finding").

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