Removing and installing condensation drain hoses: Audi R8

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi R8 (4S, 2015–)

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. ⚠ Risk of injury from knee airbag.Before working in the vicinity of pyrotechnic components, the mechanic must "“discharge static electricity”". Observe the safety precautions for working on airbags General body repairs, interior00Safety precautions; Safety precautions when working on pyrotechnic components. — Remove glove box General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing glove box.
3. Remove right E-box and place to one side Electrical system97Relay carrier, fuse carrier, E-boxes; Overview of fitting locations - Relay carriers, fuse carriers, E-boxes. If necessary, unfasten control unit retainer and tilt sideways.
4. Use impermeable sheeting and absorbent paper to protect the E-box and area underneath the condensation drain (A).
5. Detach condensation drain hose (A) from connection of heater and air conditioning unit (6).

6. Remove dash panel trim or knee airbag (driver side) General body repairs, interior68Shelves / trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel trim (driver side).
7. Remove accelerator pedal module Fuel supply20Accelerator mechanism; Removing and installing accelerator pedal module with accelerator position sender G79/G185.
8. Carefully press floor covering to the side and protect area beneath condensation drain hose (B) with waterproof sheeting and absorbent paper.
9. Detach condensation drain hose (B) from connection of heater and air conditioning unit (6).
10. Unclip condensation drain hose (1) from the opening (3) in the floorpan (4).
11. Insert condensation drain hose (1) into the opening (3) in the floorpan (4) until it audibly engages. [Note: The condensation drain hose (1) must not be loose at the body opening (in opening (3)) of floorpan (4).The retaining stops of clip (2) must be fully engaged and tensioned in opening (3) in floorpan (4).If not sufficiently tensioned, seal the joint between the body and the condensation drain with silicone adhesive sealant or similar Electronic parts catalogue.]
12. Condensation drain hose (1) can only be pressed properly as far as stop onto the connection of the heater and air conditioner (6) in one position. Pay attention to twist lock (5) at the connection of the heater and air conditioning unit (6). [Note: Condensation drain (1) must not be loose at connection of heater and air conditioning unit (6) as otherwise condensate could escape.Additionally secure condensation drain (1) sitting loosely at connection of heater and air conditioning unit (6) with a cable tie or hose clip.Install condensation drain hose so that it is neither twisted nor crushed.When fitting floor covering, make sure that it does not squash condensation drain hose.]

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