Introduction
The purpose of this repair manual is to provide service
advisors and technicians with the basic knowledge needed to
ensure professional and competent procedures.
Note
Only the c
Physical Principles
The four known states of water also apply to air
conditioning system refrigerants.
1 - Gaseous (invisible)
2 - Vapor
3 - Liquid
4 - Solid
Refrigerant R134a Physical Data
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the
vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works
with a substance which boils easily, designated as ref
Note
The entire refrigerant charge can be added to either the
high or low pressure side. Refer to
→ Chapter "Refrigerant R134a Capacities, Refrigerant Oil and
Approved Refrigerant Oils".
The work procedure is always to be performed as described in
the operating instructions for
Note
On vehicles with a high-voltage system but without a heat
pump (for example on Audi A3 e-tron, Audi Q5 hybrid, Audi A6
hybrid and Audi A8 hybrid) no check valves are installed in the
refrigerant circuit. On these vehicles valves are installed in
the refrigerant circuit which regulat