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Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning - Edition 06.2009
Contents
87 - Air Conditioning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 General Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Safety Precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Safety Precautions When Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 General Repair Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.4 A/C System Additional Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
1.5 Contact Corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.6 Working on Refrigerant Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.7 Refrigerant Circuit Servicing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
1.8 Refrigerant Circuit Discharging . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.9 A/C System, Operating after Filling Refrigerant Circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.10 Painting Vehicles with A/C System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
1.12 A/C Components Controlled or Activated by Other Control Modules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
1.13 A/C System Control and Regulation Components Outside Passenger Compartment . . . . 14
1.14 A/C System Control and Regulation Components Inside Passenger Compartment . . . . . . 15
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1.15 Climatronic Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.16 Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated Charcoal Insert . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
1.17 A/C Evaporator, Cleaning with Ultrasound A/C Cleaner VAS 6189 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
1.18 Glove Compartment Cooling to Air Intake Manifold Connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.19 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
1.20 A/C Levers and Connecting Elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
1.21 A/C Unit and Air Distribution Housing, Comfort System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
2 Description and Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.1 Refrigerant Circuit Components Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
2.2 Air Routing and Distribution Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
2.3 Air Routing in Air Intake Housing and A/C Unit Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
2.4 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Overview, Basis A/C System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
2.5 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Overview, Comfort A/C System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.6 A/C Unit Air Intake and Outlet Openings Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
2.8 Components Outside Passenger Compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
2.9 Components Inside Passenger Compartment Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
2.10 A/C Compressor Pulley Component Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
2.11 Air Quality Sensor Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
2.13 Back Pressure Door Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 69
3 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3.1 Capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
3.2 Fastener Tightening Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
4 Diagnosis and Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
4.1 Components Actuated by A/C System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
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4.4 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve, Electrical Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.5 Air Quality Sensor, Checking Signal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
4.7 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Checking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
5 Removal and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5.1 A/C Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
5.2 A/C Compressor Belt Pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123
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5.3 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

5.4 Air Quality Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
5.5 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
5.6 Air Intake Duct . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
5.8 A/C Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 140
5.9 Climatronic Control Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149
5.10 Condensation Water Drain Hose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 151
5.11 Condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 152
5.12 Dryer Cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 159
5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
5.15 Expansion Valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166
5.16 Fluid Reservoir . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
5.17 Fresh Air Intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 172
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5.19 Fresh Air Blower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
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5.20 Instrument Panel Vent Air Guide Plug . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
5.21 Instrument Panel Vents and Rear Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 175
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5.22 Sunlight Photo Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 176
5.23 Interior Temperature Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
5.24 Interior Temperature Sensor Fan . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 181
5.25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 182
5.26 Motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
5.27 Right Footwell Vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 217
5.28 Left Footwell Vents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
5.29 Left Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
5.30 Right Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 222
5.31 Passenger Compartment Forced Air Extraction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 231
5.32 Plenum Chamber Water Drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
5.33 Rear Vent Air Guide Slots, Sealing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 235
5.34 Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . 236
5.35 Refrigerant Lines with Inner Heat Exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 239
5.36 Refrigerant Lines from A/C Compressor, Disconnecting and Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 242
5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Disconnecting and Connecting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 245
6 Disassembly and Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
6.1 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 249
6.2 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door Motor and Right Center Vent Motor . . . . . . 251
6.3 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door Motor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 253
6.4 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door Motor and Left Center Vent Motor . . . . . . . . 254
6.5 A/C Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 256
7 Special Tools . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 266
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Audi Q5 2008 ➤
87 – Air Conditioning
1 General Information
⇒ “1.1 Safety Precautions”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Safety Precautions When Working on Vehicles with Start/
Stop System ”, page 2
⇒ “1.3 General Repair Information ”, page 2
⇒ “1.4 A/C System Additional Information”, page 3
⇒ “1.5 Contact Corrosion”, page 4
⇒ “1.6 Working on Refrigerant Circuit”, page 4
⇒ “1.7 Refrigerant Circuit Servicing”, page 6
⇒ “1.8 Refrigerant Circuit Discharging”, page 10
⇒ “1.9 A/C System, Operating after Filling Refrigerant Circuit”,
page 11
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⇒ “1.10 Painting Vehicles with A/C System”, page 12
⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12
⇒ “1.12 A/C Components Controlled or Activated by Other Control
Modules”, page 13
⇒ “1.13 A/C System Control and Regulation Components Outside
Passenger Compartment ”, page 14
⇒ “1.14 A/C System Control and Regulation Components Inside
Passenger Compartment ”, page 15
⇒ “1.15 Climatronic Control Module”, page 16
⇒ “1.16 Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated Charcoal Insert”,
page 18
⇒ “1.17 A/C Evaporator, Cleaning with Ultrasound A/C Cleaner
VAS 6189”, page 20
⇒ “1.18 Glove Compartment Cooling to Air Intake Manifold Con‐
nection”, page 23
⇒ “1.19 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Components”,
page 23
⇒ “1.20 A/C Levers and Connecting Elements”, page 24
⇒ “1.21 A/C Unit and Air Distribution Housing, Comfort System”,
page 25
1.1 Safety Precautions

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erant system (additional guidelines apply in individual countries).
If it is necessary to open the refrigerant circuit during service work,
discharge the refrigerant circuit first. Refer to
⇒ “1.8 Refrigerant Circuit Discharging”, page 10 . In doing so,
the utmost care is to be taken to avoid contact with liquid refrig‐
erant or refrigerant vapors. Should refrigerant escape, avoid in‐
haling the resultant refrigerant/air mixture.
Extraction systems should be switched on and use safety equip‐
ment consisting of both rubber gloves and protective goggles.
1. General Information 1
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Reason:
Intensive exposure to refrigerant on unprotected parts of the body
will result in frostbite.
WARNING
Keep an eye bath on hand.

If liquid refrigerant has come in contact with your skin and eyes,
immediately flush with cool water for 15 minutes.
Then apply eye drops and consult a doctor immediately even
if no pain is felt.
The doctor must be informed, which type of refrigerant caused
the freezing.
Should refrigerant come into contact with other parts of the body,
even though all the safety precautions have been followed, these
are similarly to be rinsed immediately in cold water for at least 15
minutes.
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Although refrigerant does not represent a fire hazard, smoking,
welding, soldering and brazing are not permitted in areas exposed
to refrigerant.
Reason:
The high temperature of a naked flame or hot objects causes de‐
composition of refrigerant gas. Inhalation of the resultant toxic
decomposition products leads to dry coughing and nausea.
1.2 Safety Precautions When Working on

Vehicles with Start/Stop System
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♦ If the Start/Stop System is activated (recognizable by a
message in the instrument cluster), it is possible to start
the engine automatically.
♦ Make sure the Start/Stop System is deactivated (ignition
switched off) whenever working on the vehicle.
1.3 General Repair Information
WARNING
Before working on electrical system (wiring), remove relevant

fuse(s).
Note
Disconnect Battery before starting electric welding work on vehi‐

cle. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Removal and
Installation .
The A/C refrigerant system may be drained and opened only if it

is for safety reasons
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⇒ “1.4 A/C System Additional Information”, page 3 or if com‐

ponents of the A/C refrigerant system must be replaced
⇒ “1.8 Refrigerant Circuit Discharging”, page 10 .
When performing all other usual vehicle repair work, the refriger‐
ant circuit of the A/C system should remain closed.
Repairs to the heating and A/C without opening the refrigerant
circuit are possible and are described in this Repair Manual. Refer
to ⇒ “2.1 Refrigerant Circuit Components Overview”, page 26 ,
⇒ “1.13 A/C System Control and Regulation Components Outside
Passenger Compartment ”, page 14 and
Passenger Compartment ”, page 15 .
Note
The connections for the senors/switches described in this repair

manual are fitted with a valve which closes automatically when
the sensors/switches are removed. These sensors/switches can
thus be replaced in any Audi workshop even though the refriger‐
ant circuit is fully charged.
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Service work on the A/C system that requires the refrigerant cir‐
cuit to be discharged and thus cannot be performed in every Audi
workshop are described from (Repairing refrigerant circuit)
⇒ “1.7 Refrigerant Circuit Servicing”, page 6 . Certain tools are
required to discharge the refrigerant circuit, these work proce‐
dures must only be performed by trained personnel as well.
Therefore, bring vehicle to a workshop that has the necessary
tools and in which the work can be performed accordingly by
qualified personnel if necessary. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation .
♦ Contact corrosion. Refer to
⇒ “1.5 Contact Corrosion”, page 4 .
♦ A/C Components Controlled or Activated by Other Control
Modules, Electrical Tests. Refer to
⇒ “1.12 A/C Components Controlled or Activated by Other
Control Modules”, page 13 .
♦ Components Actuated by A/C System, Electrical Test. Refer
to ⇒ “4.1 Components Actuated by A/C System”, page 75 .
1.4 A/C System Additional Information

The assemblies and piping system of the air conditioner are filled
with the following refrigerant:
1.1.1.2 Tetrafluorethane(CF3-CH2F or CH2F-CF3)
Currently, this refrigerant is known under the following trade
names R134a, H-FKW 134a, SUVA 134a and KLEA 134a (other
trade names may be used in other countries).
♦ Appropriate current flow diagrams can be found in Current
Flow Diagrams, Electrical Fault Finding and Fitting Locations
binder.⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component lo‐
cations
♦ A data plate in engine compartment indicates the refrigerant
used and capacity.
♦ Additional information for repairs on vehicles with an A/C sys‐
tem and for handling refrigerant can be found in Air Condi‐
tioning - ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ;
Description and Operation .
♦ Safety Precautions, handling refrigerant, refer to
⇒ “1.1 Safety Precautions”, page 1 .
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♦ Safety Precautions When Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop

System, refer to
⇒ “1.2 Safety Precautions When Working on Vehicles with
Start/Stop System ”, page 2
♦ Discharge refrigerant circuit, refer to
♦ Working on Refrigerant Circuit, refer to
⇒ “1.6 Working on Refrigerant Circuit”, page 4 .
♦ Vehicles with A/C, Painting, refer to
⇒ “1.10 Painting Vehicles with A/C System”, page 12 .
1.5 Contact Corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if inappropriate fasteners (bolts,
nuts, washers, rivets, plugs, grommets, adhesives etc.) are used.
For this reason, the manufacturer only installs fasteners with a
special surface coating. Also, rubber and plastic parts and adhe‐
sive consist of materials that do not conduct electricity. These
parts, which have been tested and are aluminum compatible, are
also available as replacement parts. Refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog.
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Note:
♦ Always install new parts if there is any doubt as to whether
parts can be reused.

♦ Original equipment replacement parts are recommended.

They have been tested and are compatible with aluminum.
Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ Audi accessories are recommended. Refer to the Electronic
Parts Catalog.
♦ Damage due to contact corrosion is not covered by warranty.
1.6 Working on Refrigerant Circuit

Work on refrigerant system should only be performed in a venti‐
lated room (workshop). Ensure that within a 5 meters circumfer‐
ence there are no work-pits, basement staircases or shafts.
Extraction systems are to be switched on.
Reason:
The refrigerant emerging is not only colorless and odorless, but
also heavier than air and thus displaces oxygen. If refrigerant gas
does escape even though all the safety precautions have been
followed, there is a risk of suffocating in poorly ventilated areas
and in workshop pits - even if it is not noticeable.
Note
The escaping refrigerant/air mixture should not be inhaled, but

should be sucked out via an existing exhaust ventilation system.
Do not attempt repair on filled A/C systems by soldering, brazing

or welding. This pertains also for welding and soldering work on
the vehicle, in the event that parts of the climate control system
may heat up
Reason:
Exposure to heat creates considerable pressure in the system,
which could cause it to burst.

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Corrective action:
Discharge refrigerant circuit, refer to
Note
Damaged or leaking parts of the A/C system are never to be re‐

paired by welding or soldering; they are always to be replaced.
When servicing the A/C system, all open components and pipe
connections are to be immediately resealed.
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1.7 Refrigerant Circuit Servicing
Note
♦ No refrigerant must be added into the refrigerant circuit (dis‐

charge, evacuate and recharge refrigerant circuit). Refer to ⇒
Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and
Operation .
♦ Compressor is always driven when engine is running; there is
no magnetic clutch. Engine is therefore not to be started un‐
less refrigerant circuit has been properly assembled. For ex‐
ample; if the refrigerant lines are not connected to A/C
compressor, when the engine is running the A/C compressor
mayProtected
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results from the fact that - even with delivery near 0 % - the
compressor is confronted with a fixed resistance (sealed cir‐
cuit).
♦ To stop the A/C compressor from being destroyed when the
refrigerant circuit is empty, it is designed such that delivery is
reduced to roughly 0 % and lubrication is maintained by way
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of an internal oil circuit with the oil left in the A/C compressor.
♦ The entire amount of refrigerant oil to be added to the refrig‐
erant circuit is in the replacement compressor . ⇒ Refrigerant
R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Installation .
♦ Different refrigerant oils are required for A/C compressors
made by Denso, Sanden and Zexel/Valeo . Refer to ⇒ Re‐
frigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation and the Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ Coat the O-ring with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to
⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12 .
♦ The specified diameters for O-rings and the tightening torque
pertain also to the threaded connections of the refrigerant lines
or refrigerant hoses between the separate components.
♦ Only install O-rings that are approved to be used with refrig‐
erant R134a:
⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12 , ⇒ Refriger‐
ant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; General Information and
Electronic Parts Catalog
♦ Check cooling performance
⇒ “4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking”, page 93 .
♦ Check pressures in refrigerant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant
R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Diagnosis and Testing .
♦ For all refrigerant circuit servicing and test procedures not de‐
scribed in this repair manual, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
♦ Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit
page 11 .
HD = High-pressure end
ND = Low-pressure end

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1 - A/C Compressor Regulator

Valve -N280-
❑ Do not remove.
❑ Check activation and
function, refer to
⇒ “4.3 A/C Compressor
Regulator Valve,
Checking Signal”,
page 83 .
Note
2 - A/C Compressor
❑ Removing and Instal‐
ling, refer to
⇒ “5.1 A/C Compres‐
sor”, page 118 .
❑ A/C compressor refrig‐
erant line, disconnect‐
ing and reconnecting,
refer to
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⇒ “5.36 Refrigerant
Lines from A/C Com‐
pressor, Disconnecting
and Connecting ”,
page 242 .
Note
❑ Remove ribbed belt. Re‐

fer to ⇒ Engine Me‐
chanical; Rep. Gr. 13 ;
Removal and Installa‐
tion .
Note Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ If a new compressor has been installed or new refrigerant oil has been put into the A/C compressor (e.g.
after blowing through the A/C system), the A/C compressor must be turned by hand approximately 10
turns. This ensures that the compressor is not damaged when activated.
3 - A/C Compressor Belt Pulley/Drive Unit
❑ Replace the A/C compressor belt pulley, refer to ⇒ “5.2 A/C Compressor Belt Pulley”, page 123 .
❑ Ribbed belt, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
❑ Ribbed belt allocation, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
Note
4 - Oil Drain Plug

❑ Denso A/C compressors have sealing ring installed, always replace.
❑ Denso compressor tightening torque: 30 Nm.
❑ May only be removed to drain refrigerant oil with A/C compressor removed, (rotate the A/C compressor
via belt pulley to accelerate refrigerant oil flowing out). Refer to⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr.
00 ; Removal and Installation .
5 - Pressure Relief Valve
❑ Do not remove.
❑ Tightening specification for the Denso A/C compressor: 10 Nm.
❑ With O-ring Denso A/C compressor 8.5 mm x 1.75 mm. Refer to
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6 - Connection with Valve

❑ With the refrigerant circuit empty, use an use an adapter from the Socket for A/C valves -T10364- to
remove and install a valve insert.
WARNING
The valve insert may be
removed only when the
refrigerant circuit is emp‐
ty.
7 - A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -G395-

❑ Housing color: Gray.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.3 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor”, page 125 .
❑ Checking the signal using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Gui‐
ded Fault Finding function.
Note
8 - Condenser permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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❑ Refrigerant lines, refer to
⇒ “5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Disconnecting and Connecting”, page 245 .

❑ Condenser, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.11 Condenser”, page 152 .
❑ Different versions, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
9 - Fluid Reservoir
❑ Fluid reservoir is mounted directly on the condenser.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.16 Fluid Reservoir”, page 169 .
Note
❑ Dryer cartridge (on a condenser with an integrated fluid reservoir), removing and installing, refer to,
⇒ “5.12 Dryer Cartridge”, page 156 .
10 - Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Coupling - High Pressure Side
WARNING
The quick-release cou‐
pling connectors may be
unlocked and opened
only if the refrigerant cir‐
cuit is empty.
❑ Disconnecting and connect the refrigerant lines from the quick-release coupling connectors, refer to
⇒ “5.34 Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting ”, page 236 .
❑ Replace the quick-release coupling completely with the O-ring and support ring, refer to
⇒ “5.34 Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting ”, page 236 , and
Electronic Parts Catalog.
11 - Cap
❑ With seal.
❑ Always screw on.
12 - Service Connection - High Pressure Side
❑ Different versions (with primary sealing valve or with Schrader valve) depending on refrigerant line, dis‐
tinguishing characteristics, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and
Operation .
❑ With the refrigerant circuit empty, use an adapter from the Socket for A/C valves -T10364- to remove
and install the service connection or valve set.

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❑ For the A/C service station to measure pressures, to discharge and recharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer
to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation .
❑ Depending on engine version, it may be necessary to remove some components in order to be able to
connect to service coupling of the service station.
WARNING
Only remove service
connections when the
ty. The connection does
not have a valve.
Note
13 - Refrigerant Pipe with Inner Heat Exchanger

❑ In this refrigerant pipe, the flowing fluid warm refrigerant on the high pressure side is delivered into the
low pressure side as flowing, vapor, cold refrigerant to increase the efficiency of the A/C system.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.35 Refrigerant Lines with Inner Heat Exchanger”, page 239 .
14 - Expansion Valve
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❑ Refrigerant lines with inner heat exchanger, disconnecting and reconnecting, refer to
⇒ “5.35 Refrigerant Lines with Inner Heat Exchanger”, page 239 .
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.15 Expansion Valve”, page 166 .
Note
15 - Evaporator
❑ A/C unit (with evaporator) removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .
❑ Evaporator with the A/C installed, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
16 - Refrigerant Line Quick Release Coupling - Low Pressure Side
WARNING
The quick release cou‐
unlocked and opened
cuit is empty.
❑ Disconnecting and connect the refrigerant lines from the quick-release coupling connectors
❑ Replace the quick-release coupling completely with the O-ring and support ring
⇒ “5.34 Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Couplings, Disconnecting and Connecting ”, page 236 , refer
to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
17 - Cap
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18 - Service Connection - Low Pressure Side

tinguishing characteristics. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and
Operation .
❑ With the refrigerant circuit empty, use an adapter from the Socket for A/C valves -T10364- to remove
and install the service connection or valve set.
❑ For the A/C service station to measure pressures and to discharge the refrigerant circuit, refer to ⇒
Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation .
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WARNING
Only remove service
not have a valve.
Note
1.8 Refrigerant Circuit Discharging

Refrigerant is never to be allowed to escape into the atmosphere.
The refrigerant must be discharged from the refrigerant circuit
using an A/C service station. The discharged refrigerant will be
locally recycled or is sent to an environment-recycling place to the
manufacturer (different or additional laws may apply in individual
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companies). For this reason, bring vehicle to a workshop that has
the necessary tools and in which the work can be performed ac‐
cordingly by qualified personnel. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
Reason:
If refrigerant R134a is released into the environment, it enhances
the green house effect.
Note
♦ Refrigerant R134a has far less of a greenhouse effect than

R12.
♦ Because R-134a does not contain chlorine atoms, the major
catalyst in ozone depletion, refrigerant R-134a has no ozone
depletion potential. Depletion of the ozone layer in the upper
atmosphere is however only brought about by the splitting of
carbon–chlorine bonds (as is the case, for example, with re‐
frigerant R12).
Disconnect the connector from the A/C compressor regulator

valve -N280- or from the A/C pressure/temperature sensor -
G395- after discharging the air conditioner.
Reason:
The A/C compressor regulator valve is then no longer activated
and the A/C compressor runs at idle. The A/C compressor is de‐
signed so the lubrication of the A/C compressor components at
idle is guaranteed by an internal oil circuit (as long as there is
enough refrigerant oil in the A/C compressor).

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1.9 A/C System, Operating after Filling Re‐

frigerant Circuit
Note
♦ Start engine only after refrigerant circuit has been assembled.

♦ If possible start engine only with a filled refrigerant circuit.
♦ Do not start the engine while evacuating the refrigerant circuit
or when the circuit is already evacuated (the A/C compressor
could be damaged). Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing;
Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation .
♦ The A/C compressor is always driven by the pulley or by the
driveshaft (there is no magnetic clutch). To prevent damage
when the compressor is idling, it is lubricated by an internal oil
circuit.
♦ The compressor has an internal oil circuit to ensure the A/C
compressor is not damaged when refrigerant circuit is empty.
Prerequisite for the internal lubrication is residual refrigerant
oil in A/C compressor.
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♦ The engine may only be started when the refrigerant circuit is
installed correctly. For example; if the refrigerant lines are not
connected to A/C compressor, when the engine is running the
A/C compressor may heat up (via internal heat generation) so
much that the A/C compressor will be damaged.
♦ A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280- is not activated
when the refrigerant
Protected circuit is empty
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♦ All removed parts are installed once again.

♦ The refrigerant circuit is filled, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
If it is necessary to start the engine with a discharged refrigerant
circuit:
♦ Refrigerant circuit must be fully assembled.
♦ There must be no vacuum in the refrigerant circuit.
♦ At least 1/4 of the prescribed refrigerant oil must be in the A/
C compressor.
♦ Do not rev engine higher than 2500 rpm.
♦ The engine should only run as long as is absolutely necessary.
Note the following when starting engine for first time after filling
refrigerant circuit:
– Start engine with the A/C compressor switched off (Econ op‐
erating mode set, indicator light in AC button does not light up)
and wait until engine idle speed has stabilized.
– Open all instrument panel vents.
– Set the temperature preset on the Climatronic Control Module
-J255- to Cold (for the driver and passenger side).
– Press the AC button to switch on the A/C compressor (Auto
selected and the indicator light in the AC button is on) and let
the engine and A/C compressor idle for at least 5 minutes.
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Note
Note the information regarding operating the A/C system after

filling, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; De‐
scription and Operation .
1.10 Painting Vehicles with A/C System

When performing paint work repairs, object temperatures of 80 °
C are not to be exceeded in drying booths or their pre-heating
areas.
Reason:
Exposure to heat creates considerable pressure in the system,
which could cause it to burst.
1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings

♦ Always use O-rings only once, replace.
♦ Coat the O-rings with refrigerant oil before installing.
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♦ Make sure O-rings are seated properly on pipe or in groove.
♦ Check the connections on the components and refrigerant
lines for damage (even a small scratch can lead to leakage).
♦ Perform the work under clean conditions (even the smallest
deposit such as a hair may cause a leak).
Note permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Install only O-rings that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and

corresponding refrigerant oil. The O-rings are color-coded to
avoid mistakes (currently red, light purple and dark purple).
♦ The O-ring dimensions -a- and -b- are different depending on
installation location, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ In addition to the color-coded O–ring seals, use is also made
at the factory of black O–ring seals for certain connections.

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1.12 A/C Components Controlled or Activa‐

ted by Other Control Modules
Note
♦ Different A/C components are not controlled directly by the

Climatronic Control Module -J255- . The A/C Compressor
Regulator Valve -N280- , for example, is controlled by the Ve‐
hicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- . The data is
exchanged via the data bus system between both control
modules. Refer to vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
system -VAS 5051/- under Guided Fault Finding.
♦ The measured values on the different A/C components are not
evaluated directly by the Climatronic control module . For ex‐
ample, the pressure signal from the A/C Pressure/Tempera‐
ture Sensor -G395- is evaluated from the vehicle electrical
system control module and the measured values are sent via
the data bus system to the Climatronic control module . Refer
to vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
5051/- in Guided Fault Finding function.⇒ Wiring diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component locations.
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♦ From MY 2010, this vehicle has a Start/Stop System for spe‐
cific engines as optional equipment. The setting on the Clima‐
tronic control module can prevent the Stop function. If, for
example, Defrost is selected, the Stop Function is not possible
or will be interrupted and the engine will start. The same ap‐
plies in the case of heating and cooling. The difference be‐
tween the selected and actual temperature is greater than a
specified value. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and
information system -VAS 5051/- .
Audi Q5 2008 ➤
1.13 A/C System Control and Regulation

Components Outside Passenger Com‐
partment
Note
♦ If there is a malfunction in the A/C system, first check the

memory of the Climatronic Control Module -J255- DTC mem‐
ory using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -
VAS 5051/- under Guided Fault Finding. If a different control
module displays a message to read the DTC memory, read
the DTC memory on this control module (for example, the Ve‐
hicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- , the Comfort
System Central Control Module -J393- ); certain components
of the A/C system (for example, the Compressor Regulator
Valve -N280- , the A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -
G395- ) are no longer activated directly by the Climatronic
control module and their measuring values are no longer eval‐
uated directly by the Climatronic control module.
♦ If no fault is displayed, then read the measured value block for
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the Climatronic control module and test the component using
the Control Diagnosis in the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and
Information System VAS 5051 under Guided Fault Finding .
♦ The function Electrical Testing is not described in this Repair
Manual. Perform electrical testing via Guided Fault Finding
function, here can also be found notes on the functions which
should be tested. Refer to vehicle diagnosis, testing and in‐
formation system -VAS 5051/- under Guided Fault Finding.
♦ Temperature-dependent resistance values of the various tem‐
perature sensors are stored in one table, these can be called
up via the Guided Fault Finding function in the Vehicle Diag‐
nosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051.
♦ The electrical test of the different control motors is described
in Guided Fault Finding using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing
and Information System VAS 5051.
♦ Servicing operations on refrigerant circuit are described as of
⇒ “1.7 Refrigerant Circuit Servicing”, page 6 .
♦ Perform the following work on completion of repair operations:

– Check the Climatronic control module DTC memory and erase
any displayed malfunction if necessary using the vehicle di‐
agnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- under
Guided Fault Finding.
– Coding of Climatronic control module was checked using Ve‐
hicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 in
Guided Fault Finding function.
– Adaptation of the A/C Climatronic control module was checked
using Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS
5051 in Guided Fault Finding function.
– Perform a basic setting on the A/C system using the Vehicle
Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 in Gui‐
♦ Components outside Passenger Compartment
⇒ “2.8 Components Outside Passenger Compartment”,
page 45

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1.14 A/C System Control and Regulation

Components Inside Passenger Com‐
partment
Note
♦ If there is a malfunction in the A/C system, first check the

memory of the Climatronic Control Module -J255- DTC mem‐
ory using the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information Sys‐
tem VAS 5051 in Guided Fault Finding function. If a different
control module displays a message to read the DTC memory,
read the DTC memory on this control module (for example, the
Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- , the Comfort
System Central Control Module -J393- ); certain components
of the A/C system (for example, the Compressor Regulator
Valve -N280- , the A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -
G395- ) are no longer activated directly by the A/C Climatronic
control module and their measuring values are no longer eval‐
uated directly by the A/C Climatronic control module.
♦ If no fault is displayed, then read the measured value block for
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the Climatronic control module and test the component using
the control diagnosisfunction of the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing
and Information System VAS 5051 under Guided Fault Find‐
ing.
♦ The function Electrical Testing is not described in this Repair
Manual. Perform electrical testing via Guided Fault Finding
function, here can also be found notes on the functions which
should be tested. Refer to Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and In‐
formation System VAS 5051 in Guided Fault Finding function.
♦ Temperature-dependent resistance values of the various tem‐
perature sensors are stored in one table, these can be called
up via the Guided Fault Finding function of the Vehicle Diag‐
nosis, Testing and Information System VAS 5051 in Guided
Fault Finding function.
♦ Electrical checking of the various control motors is described
in the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System VAS
5051 in Guided Fault Finding function.
♦ Servicing operations on refrigerant circuit are described as of
♦ Perform the following work using the vehicle diagnosis, testing

and information system -VAS 5051/- in Guided Fault Finding
function.
– Check DTC memory of Climatronic control module and erase
any malfunctions displayed.
– Check the coding of the Climatronic control module.
– Check the adaptation of the Climatronic control module.
– Perform a basic setting on the A/C system.
♦ Passenger Compartment Components
⇒ “2.9 Components Inside Passenger Compartment Over‐
view”, page 56
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1.15 Climatronic Control Module

⇒ “1.15.1 Climatronic Control Module Allocation”, page 17
Note
♦ The Climatronic Control Module -J255- currently can be inter‐

changed; the component protection is not in effect. Compo‐
nent protection (anti-theft protection) can only be canceled by
entering specific vehicle data using vehicle diagnosis, testing
and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Find‐
ing function.
♦ If a Climatronic control module with active component protec‐
tion (anti-theft system) is installed in a different vehicle, only
the functions necessary for vehicle safety can be selected,
comfort functions can no longer be selected; vehicle diagno‐
sis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided
♦ Follow the allocation exactly when replacing the Climatronic
control module. Different versions for vehicles with the Basis
A/C system or the Comfort A/C system; with or without buttons
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for seat heating and /or seat ventilation, etc. Refer to Electronic
Parts Catalog.
♦ The seat heating and ventilation is adjusted by the Climatronic
control module; the adjustment is transmitted to the Vehicle
Electrical System Control Module -J519- via the data bus. The
specified temperatures for the different seat heating and seat
ventilation settings are stored in the vehicle electrical system
control module. Depending on the version of the vehicle elec‐
trical system control module and on the vehicle build date, the
specified temperature for the seat heating and ventilation can
be different with the same setting on the Climatronic control
module.
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♦ If a new Climatronic control module was installed and basic

setting was not performed, A/C system regulation is limited
and this is displayed in the DTC memory as a malfunction.
After installing the Climatronic control module, perform the ba‐
sic setting for the A/C to specifications by using vehicle diag‐
nosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the
♦ The Climatronic control module buttons, displays and rotary
switches are illuminated by LEDs (the LEDs cannot be re‐
placed).
♦ The function and indicator lights in the buttons and in the rotary
switches cannot be replaced separately.
♦ If the Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor -G56-
measurement is incorrect, check Climatronic control module
intake grille trim (it must not be closed) and function of the
Interior Temperature Sensor Fan -V42- using vehicle diagno‐
♦ The selected functions are displayed when the function lights
in the various Climatronic control module buttons, rotary
switches or display fields light up.
♦ Depending on the version of the Climatronic control module
the currently selected functions will appear only on the Multi
Media Interface (MMI) display (Basis A/C system) or on the
Climatronic control module and on the Multi Media Interface
(MMI) display (Comfort A/C system). Set the duration of dis‐
play using the Adaptation function in the Climatronic control
module Guided Fault Finding using vehicle diagnosis, testing
and information system -VAS 5051/- .
♦ If no malfunction is stored and the front control and display
unit, Climatronic control module is not working, check the
adaptation (the function may be switched off by adjusting the
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♦ On the Audi Q5, the Climatronic control module -A-, has an

additional trim -B-.
Note
♦ The trim piece -B- is supplied with a two-sided adhesive strip

already installed, -C- refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ If the trim piece -B- is going to be re-used when replacing the
Climatronic control module -A-, remove the adhesive strip
-C- from the trim -B-. Clean the adhesive surfaceProtected
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hesive strip. Affix to the trim piece -B- a strip (dimension: 204
mm x 10 mm) of the two-sided adhesive strip -C- with material
strength approximately 1.2 mm (for example with adhesive
tape -D 438 515 A1- , refer to Electronic Parts Catalog).
♦ At the start of production, this trim -B- is secured by clips -C-
into the openings in the -D- Climatronic control module. Later,
the trim piece -B- was redesigned so that it can be secured by
a suitable two-sided adhesive tape. The retaining tabs -F- are
no longer on the trim piece -B- refer to Electronic Parts Cata‐
log.
♦ Since the openings -D- and slits -E- are no longer being used,
only the trim piece -B- with the two-sided adhesive tape for the
Climatronic control module -A-, is supplied as a replacement
part, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ Climatronic control module allocation, refer to

⇒ “1.15.1 Climatronic Control Module Allocation”, page 17 .
♦ Climatronic control module, removing and Installing, refer to
1.15.1 Climatronic Control Module Allocation

♦ Depending on the model year of the vehicle, the Comfort A/C
system will be one of two versions. For distinguishing charac‐
teristic between versions 1 and 2, refer to
⇒ “1.21 A/C Unit and Air Distribution Housing, Comfort Sys‐
tem”, page 25 and Electronic Parts Catalog).
– On vehicles with a version 2 A/C system, the Climatronic con‐
trol module for the Comfort A/C system with part number 8T1
820 043 beginning with the index letter Q is or will be installed.
– If on vehicles with the version 1 A/C system, a Climatronic
control module with the Comfort A/C system, with part number
8T1 820 043 beginning with the letter Q is installed; the adap‐
tation is changed in adaptation channel 18 using vehicle di‐
agnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the
– The Climatronic control module for the Comfort A/C system
with part number 8T1 820 043 through letter S may not be
installed in the version 2 A/C.
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Note
On the Basis A/C system, the A/C unit and the air distribution
housing were not changed.
♦ On the Audi Q5 part number 8T1 820 043 starting with the
index letter T is installed. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
– On vehicles with these A/C control heads, and depending on
the coding and adaptation, for example the display on the
screen for the MMI (Multi Media Interface), when using the
buttons and knobs, the A/C control head no longer switches
to A/C system. The selected functions for the A/C system ap‐
pear in the display sequentially. Check using vehicle diagno‐
Fault Finding function, Owner's Manual, Infotainment / MMI
manuals.
– Pay attention to the correct allocation, coding and adaptation
of the Climatronic control module, for the Front Information
Display Control Head Control Module -J523- / Information
Electronics Control Module 1 -J794- , refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog and vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
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-VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function. If the allo‐
cation, coding or adaptation are incorrect, the A/C function
cannot be displayed or selected in the MMI.
Note
♦ The Climatronic control module, part number 8T1 820 043 up

to index letter S is installed on vehicles with a front information
display control head control module.
♦ The Climatronic ontrol module, part number 8T1 820 043 be‐
ginning with index T may be installed on vehicles with an
information electronics control module 1. In order to be able to
select and display the different functions, the coding and adap‐
tation must be correct for the vehicle equipment level.
♦ From MY 2010, this vehicle has a Start/Stop System
with respect for spe‐ of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
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cific engines as optional equipment.
Note
♦ On vehicles with Start/Stop system, the Climatronic control

module prevents the Stop function. If, for example, Defrost is
selected, the Stop Function is not possible or will be interrup‐
ted and the engine will start. The same applies in the case of
heating and cooling. The difference between the selected and
actual temperature is greater than a specified value. Check
using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
♦ Only Climatronic control module with part number 8T1 820 043
starting with index AG may be or are being installed. Refer to
the Electronic Parts Catalog and check using vehicle diagno‐
1.16 Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated

Charcoal Insert
♦ There are different versions of the dust and pollen filter with
and without filter insert with activated charcoal. Refer to Elec‐
tronic Parts Catalog. On vehicles equipped with the Comfort

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A/C system, there is currently a dust and pollen filter with an

activated charcoal filter element installed; on vehicles equip‐
ped with the Basis A/C system, there is a dust and pollen filter
without the activated charcoal filter element installed.
♦ The dust and pollen filter has an additional filter insert made
of activated charcoal on vehicles with the Comfort A/C system.
These vehicles also have an Air Quality Sensor -G238- . Refer
to ⇒ “2.11 Air Quality Sensor Function”, page 63 .
♦ The activated charcoal filter element functions as a dust and
pollen filter. In addition the activated charcoal filter can also
filter out gaseous pollutants, for example, ozone, benzene, ni‐
trogen dioxide from the air flow. The basic task of the activated
charcoal layer in the dust and pollen filter is to keep load peaks
out of the passenger compartment.
♦ The activated charcoal also has the task of removing certain
gaseous contaminants from the air flowing through. The acti‐
vated charcoal layer in the dust and pollen filter reacts differ‐
ently to various pollutants in the air.
- Certain pollutants bond permanently in the activated charcoal
layer. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
- Others are converted into innoxious bonds as in a catalytic con‐
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verter.
- For the rest the activated charcoal works as a condenser (ca‐
pacitor). With increasing load pollutants are absorbed, until a
certain saturation is reached. If the amount of pollutants decrea‐
ses, the activated charcoal layer continuously releases the ab‐
sorbed particles.
♦ Because a portion of the gaseous pollutant particles as well
as dust and pollen bond permanently to the activated charcoal
layer, the dust and pollen filter should be changed more often
than scheduled under the following conditions:
– If vehicle is driven in areas with constant strong air pollution,
the activated charcoal layer in the dust and pollen filter is sa‐
turated faster than planned.
– If vehicle is predominantly driven with the Automatic Recircu‐
lating mode switched off.
♦ If possible, vehicles with A/C system with one air quality sen‐
sor should always be operated in Automatic Air Recirculating
mode. However, if it is desired or necessary to switch this
mode off, the following must be observed:
- The active carbon layer in the dust and pollen filter is saturated
after a certain time.
- A saturated filter can no longer absorb pollutants and allows
them to pass unhindered.
♦ The most important task of the dust and pollen filter activated
charcoal filter element and the air quality sensor is to keep the
load peaks out from the passenger compartment. For this the
following must be observed:
– If the vehicle is driven in an area with relatively clean air with
few air pollutants. The switch-over from fresh air mode to re‐
circulating air mode will occur at a different time than on a
vehicle driven in an area that has high air pollutants, for ex‐
ample, in an industrial area.
– Independently of the basic load, the change-over from fresh
to recirculating mode always occurs, when the pollutant-load
increases (e.g. when driving to through an exhaust cloud of a
Diesel truck).
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1.17 A/C Evaporator, Cleaning with Ultra‐

sound A/C Cleaner VAS 6189
⇒ “1.17.1 Causes of Odor”, page 20
⇒ “1.17.2 Evaporator, Cleaning”, page 21
Note
Odors from the air conditioning system can be caused by various

things, only a portion of these orders come from the evaporator
and can be corrected by cleaning it with the Ultrasound A/C
Cleaner -VAS 6189- .
1.17.1 Causes of Odor
♦ Smell like burnt oil.

– Mostly forms in the engine compartment due to leaks on the
engine or transmission.
♦ Sulphurous smell like exhaust.
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– Due to leaks in the exhaust system.
– Through exhaust fumes, which get into the passenger com‐
partment, for example, when driving in reverse through an
exhaust gas cloud.
♦ Fishy smell like coolant.
– From leak at cooling system of engine or of A/C system heater
core.
Note
If fishy odor occurs depending on temperature setting (weaker

with temperature setting Cold than with temperature setting
Warm), check A/C unit heat exchanger for leaks (air does not flow
constantly through heat exchanger).
♦ Smell like a burned clutch.

♦ Evaporation from floor mats, decorative seat covers, etc.
♦ Rotten, mildewy, moldy or musty smell from plenum chamber.
– Due to various contaminants, such as leaves, pine needles,
etc. collecting.
– Due to water that cannot drain out of the plenum chamber.
Note
Check plenum chamber water drains

⇒ “5.32 Plenum Chamber Water Drain”, page 235 .
♦ Smell from air conditioner.

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Note
♦ Odors originating in the heating and A/C unit can mainly be

detected in fresh air mode and recirculated air mode. If a smell
occurs only in fresh air or recirculation mode, the cause is
probably not the A/C unit.
♦ In the case of a leaking heat exchanger, the odor of the es‐
caping coolant mostly depends on the temperature setting.
With Cold temperature setting, air does not flow through the
heat exchanger and the odor is not as strong.
– Due to too much condensation water in A/C unit.
Note
Check both condensation water drains

⇒ “5.10 Condensation Water Drain Hose”, page 151 .
– Due to an old or heavily contaminated dust and pollen filter.
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Note
Check dust and pollen filter

⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159 .
– Due to deposits on evaporator fins.
Clean evaporator with Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189-

⇒ “1.17.2 Evaporator, Cleaning”, page 21 .
1.17.2 Evaporator, Cleaning

Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- .
♦ Cleaning Fluid -VAS 6189/1-
Preparation
– Check whether odor is actually in A/C evaporator by switching
from fresh air to recirculation.
Note
The odor can only be removed by cleaning with the Ultrasound

A/C Cleaner VAS 6189 only if it originates in the evaporator.
– Check the plenum chamber and the water drain valves for dirt
and debris and clean if necessary
– Remove the dust and pollen filter and check for odors and dirt
Audi Q5 2008 ➤
Note
On this vehicle, the dust and pollen filter is installed between

Fresh Air Blower -V2- and evaporator, therefore it must be re‐
moved for the cleaning.
– Clean the installation compartment of the A/C dust and pollen

filter (remove leaves, dust and other contaminants)
– Reseal opening on A/C unit through which dust and pollen filter
was removed.
– Start engine.
– On the A/C Climatronic control module set air recirculation and
switch off the A/C compressor (the indicator lamp in the AC
button does not illuminate).
– Open instrument panel vent and set the lowest temperature
possible on the A/C Climatronic control module to (Cold tem‐
perature setting).
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– Close the windows and sunroof.
– Set A/C Climatronic control module to lowest fresh air blow
level and select Instrument panel vent for air flow direction.
Cleaning
– Shake the bottle of Cleaning Fluid -VAS 6189/1- and pour the
contents into the Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- (when
doing this, be sure to read the operation manual which comes
with the Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- ).
– Place the Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- in the pas‐
senger's footwell.
– Start Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- (according to oper‐
ating instructions) and route outlet hose belonging to it so
vapor escaping via A/C unit recirculated air opening (in pas‐
senger footwell behind the glove compartment) is drawn in by
fresh air blower. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Close the vehicle doors. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Note
The cleaning process takes about 15 to 20 minutes. It is complete

when vapor no longer comes out of outlet hose.
Finishing steps
– Switch off the Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- .
– Open the vehicle doors and air out the passenger compart‐
ment for at least 10 minutes.
– Remove Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- from vehicle and
clean it according to operating instructions.
– Switch off ignition.
– Install the dust and pollen filter

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1.18 Glove Compartment Cooling to Air In‐

take Manifold Connection
Note
♦ A/C units which have an additional connection for the glove

compartment cooling are being installed. On vehicles without
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glove compartment cooling, this connection is sealed with a
plug .
♦ On an air intake housing -D- with a connection for glove com‐
partment cooling -C- the strap -E- is approximately 3 mm
longer than on the version with the glove compartment cooling
connection -C-, be sure to pay attention to the correct alloca‐
tion, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ If an air intake housing -D- with a connection for glove com‐
partment cooling -C- is installed into a vehicle, which before
did not have an intake air housing -D- with a connection for
glove compartment cooling -C-, then the pin -A- on the right
radiator housing -B- must be shortened by approximately 3
mm (different versions).
♦ On vehicles with an air intake housing -D- with a glove com‐
partment cooling connection -C- but without the option glove
compartment cooling, the connection -C- is sealed with a plug
-F-.
♦ If the vehicle has the option glove compartment cooling then
remove the plug -F- from the glove compartmentProtected
cooling -C-.
♦ On vehicles with glove compartment cooling, the permitted

cooled airtoisthe correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
with respect
routed from the A/C through the connection -C- and the air
guide on the air intake housing -A- into the glove compartment.
The foam seal seals the air guide and the glove compartment
-B-.
♦ Make sure the vehicle has the correct version of the glove
compartment, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog and ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Removal and Installation .
1.19 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Com‐

ponents
Observe notes for control and regulation of components in pas‐
senger compartment. Refer to
Passenger Compartment ”, page 15 .
There are different version of the A/C system for vehicles equip‐
ped with the Comfort A/C system or the Basis A/C system etc.)
Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
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♦ Basis A/C system and air intake housing components, refer to

⇒ “2.4 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Overview, Basis A/C
System”, page 36 .
♦ Comfort A/C system and air intake housing components, refer
to
⇒ “2.5 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Overview, Comfort A/
C System”, page 38 .
Note
♦ Air guide in air conditioner and in vehicle. Refer to

⇒ “2.3 Air Routing in Air Intake Housing and A/C Unit Over‐
view”, page 33 .
♦ Heating and A/C unit, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .
♦ A/C air intake housing, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.5 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing”, page 128 .
♦ On this vehicle, the different motors onunless
permitted theauthorised
A/C arebyadapted
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with respect to thecontrol
correctnessmotors
of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
are connected in sequence to the Climatronic Control Module
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-J255- via this data line (Lin-Bus). The sequence differs be‐
tween the different A/C versions, refer to
⇒ “2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram”, page 67 and
⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
plug. Refer to
⇒ “1.18 Glove Compartment Cooling to Air Intake Manifold
Connection”, page 23 .
♦ Depending on the production date, there are different versions
of the levers and connecting elements on the A/C unit. Refer
to ⇒ “1.20 A/C Levers and Connecting Elements”, page 24
and Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ Basis A/C system and air intake housing components, refer to

♦ Comfort A/C system and air intake housing components, refer
to
C System”, page 38 .
1.20 A/C Levers and Connecting Elements
Note
There are different versions of the levers and connecting ele‐

ments on the A/C unit. At the start of production, the levers -A-
were installed with a closed pin and the connecting rod -B-. On
some vehicles the levers -C- have a slotted pin and connecting
rod -D-. When replacing, be sure to use the correct version, refer
to Electronic Parts Catalog.

Audi Q5 2008 ➤
1.21 A/C Unit and Air Distribution Housing,

Comfort System
Different Versions Installed Only on the Comfort A/C System (Up
To and Beginning 08.2007 with Running Change)
Note
♦ On the Basis A/C system, the A/C unit and the air distribution
housing were not changed.
♦ Beginning 08.2007 the Comfort A/C system with an air distri‐
bution housing with optimized air distribution will be introduced
as a running change (versions 2), refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog. Both versions of the A/C unit can be differentiated
from the outside by a decal -A- with the part number -B- .
♦ The part number -B- on the decal -A- can be read when the
CD changer is removed (depending on the vehicle equipment
level), refer to Electronic Parts Catalog, Rep. Gr. 90.
♦ Pay attention to the correct allocation and adaptation of the
Climatronic Control Module -255- to the A/C unit (version 1 or
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2, with and without optimized air distribution in the air distri‐
bution housing). Refer to
⇒ “1.15 Climatronic Control Module”, page 16 .
A/C Unit versions Comfort A/C system
♦ A/C unit up to index S (version 1, without optimized air distri‐

bution in the air distribution housing).
♦ A/C unit starting with the index AB (version 2, with optimized
air distribution in the air distribution housing).
♦ The versions of the A/C unit (with and without optimized air
distribution in the air distribution housing) can be different on
the tearing edge -G- in the installed condition with the footwells
removed and footwell door open -H- (left or right). The tearing
edge -G- is only on version 2 .
♦ As a replacement part, only air distribution housings -A- ver‐
sion 2 (with optimized air distribution) are supplied, refer to
Distinguishing characteristics of versions 1 and 2 of the air distri‐
bution housing -A-
Air distribution housing -A- (version 1). permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Left and right air guide -B- approximately 12 mm wide without
tearing edge.
♦ Separating walls -D- in the warm air guides to the rear left and
right footwells together, approximately 70 mm wide.
♦ Left and right lower separating walls -F- without tearing edge.
Air distribution housing -A- (version 2).
♦ Left and right air guide -C- approximately 20 mm wide without
an additional tearing edge.
♦ Separating walls -E- in the warm air guides to the rear left and
right footwells together, approximately 35 mm wide.
♦ Left and right lower separating walls with additional tearing
edge.-G-.
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2 Description and Operation

⇒ “2.1 Refrigerant Circuit Components Overview”, page 26
⇒ “2.2 Air Routing and Distribution Overview”, page 29
⇒ “2.3 Air Routing in Air Intake Housing and A/C Unit Overview”,
page 33
⇒ “2.4 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Overview, Basis A/C Sys‐
tem”, page 36
⇒ “2.5 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Overview, Comfort A/C
System”, page 38
⇒ “2.6 A/C Unit Air Intake and Outlet Openings Overview”,
page 41
⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”,
page 43
⇒ “2.8 Components Outside Passenger Compartment”,
page 45
⇒ “2.9 Components Inside Passenger Compartment Overview”,
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⇒ “2.10 A/Cpermitted
Compressor Pulley
unless authorised Component
by AUDI AG. AUDI AGOverview”,
does not guarantee or accept any liability
page 62 with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
⇒ “2.11 Air Quality Sensor Function”, page 63

⇒ “2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram”, page 67
⇒ “2.13 Back Pressure Door Motor”, page 69
⇒ “2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door Overview”,
page 69
2.1 Refrigerant Circuit Components Over‐

view
Note
♦ Coolant Circuit, Servicing, refer to

♦ The parts identified with 1) can be serviced or replaced by any
workshop. The work procedures identified with 1) can be per‐
formed by any workshop. These components and work pro‐
cedures do not affect the refrigerant circuit.
♦ Refrigerant circuit components not identified with 1) cannot be
serviced or replaced by all workshops. This also applies to all
refrigerant hoses and refrigerant lines. Components not iden‐
tified with 1) can only be serviced or replaced by a workshop
that has all the necessary equipment and tools. In these work‐
shops only trained technicians may perform this work. The
refrigerant circuit must be drained. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant
R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation .
HD = High-pressure end
ND = Low-pressure end

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1 - A/C Compressor Regulator

Valve -N280-
❑ Checking activation and
function, refer to
Regulator Valve,
Checking Signal”,
page 83 1)
2 - A/C Compressor
❑ A/C Compressor, refer
to
⇒ “5.1 A/C Compres‐
sor”, page 118 1)
Note
3 - A/C Compressor Belt Pul‐

ley /Drive Unit
❑ A/C Compressor Belt
Pulley, removing and in‐
stalling1) refer to
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Belt Pulley”, page 123 .
❑ Ribbed belt, removing
and installing 1) refer to
⇒ unless
permitted Engine Mechanical;
authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
withRep.
respectGr.
to the 13 ; Removal
correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
and Installation .
❑ For the ribbed belt allo‐
cation refer to Electronic
Parts Catalog.
Note
4 - Oil Drain Plug

5 - Pressure Relief Valve
6 - Connection with Valve
7 - A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -G395- 1)
❑ Housing color: Gray.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.3 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor”, page 125 .
❑ Checking the signal using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Gui‐
Note
8 - Condenser
9 - Fluid Reservoir
❑ The receiver is mounted directly on the condenser, refer to ⇒ “5.16 Fluid Reservoir”, page 169 .
2. Description and Operation 27

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10 - Refrigerant line Quick-Release Coupling - High Pressure Side
WARNING
unlocked and opened
cuit is empty.
11 - Cap
❑ With seal.
12 - High Pressure Side Service Connection
Operation .
❑ For the A/C service station to measure pressures, to discharge and recharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer
to, ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation .
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connections when the Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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not have a valve.
Note
13 - Refrigerant Pipe with Inner Heat Exchanger

❑ In this refrigerant line, liquid warm refrigerant from the high pressure side is released into the low pressure
side as flowing vaporous refrigerant energy. This increases the cooing efficiency of the A/C system.
14 - Expansion Valve
15 - Evaporator
16 - Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Coupling - Low Pressure Side
WARNING
unlocked and opened
cuit is empty.
17 - Sealing Cap
❑ With a seal.
18 - Low Pressure Side Service Connection
Operation .
❑ For the A/C service station to measure pressures and to discharge the refrigerant circuit, refer to ⇒
Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation . Depending on engine version,

Audi Q5 2008 ➤
it may be necessary to remove some components in order to be able to connect to service coupling of
the service station.
WARNING
Only remove service
not have a valve.
Note
2.2 Air Routing and Distribution Overview
Note
♦ Air intake apparatus, air outlet and air guide in A/C unit, refer
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to
page 41
♦ Installation locations for the individual components, refer to

⇒ “2.9 Components Inside Passenger Compartment Over‐
view”, page 56 and
page 23 .
♦ The ventilation of the passenger compartment occurs via two
air extraction outlets (in luggage compartment right and left
near the bumper). Refer to
⇒ “5.31 Passenger Compartment Forced Air Extraction”, page
231 .
♦ The air guide and the air distribution in the passenger com‐
partment is different on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/
C system and the Basis A/C system. Refer to
C System”, page 38 and
plug. Refer to
♦ The following illustrations show the location of the components
on an Audi A5 Coupe; the location of the components varies
slightly. The description of the components is not different; re‐
moving and installing is performed in the same way as on the
Audi A5 Coupe.

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1 - Defroster Vent/Front Win‐

dow
❑ Air duct to windshield.
❑ Removing and instal‐
ling, refer to ⇒ Body In‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 70 ;
tion .
❑ If the intermediate piece
air flow / defrost
( ⇒ Item 8 (page 31)
and
⇒ Item 7 (page 30) )
was crushed or crum‐
pled when the dash pan‐
el was being installed,
then the air flow to the
windshield will be un‐
even or insufficient. ⇒
Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
70 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
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2 - Vents for Indirect Ventila‐
tion
❑ Installed only in vehicles
with Comfort version A/
C system
❑ Air flows out of these
vents on vehicles equip‐
ped with the Comfort A/
C system. The opening
in the A/C unit is sealed
(different A/C versions)
on vehicles equipped
with the Basis A/C sys‐
tem.
3 - Instrument Panel
❑ With air ducts to defroster vents and various instrument panel vents
❑ Different versions, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems). Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation .
4 - Defroster Vent/Right Side window
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation .
5 - Instrument Panel Vent, Right
❑ Removing and installing instrument panel vents, refer to
⇒ “5.21 Instrument Panel Vents and Rear Vents”, page 175 and ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal
and Installation .
6 - Air Guide / Dash Panel
❑ With air ducts to defroster vents and various instrument panel vents.
❑ The air guide is part of the dash panel ⇒ Item 3 (page 30) and cannot be replaced individually. Refer to
⇒ byBody
Protected Interior;
copyright. Rep.
Copying for Gr.
private 70 ; Removal
or commercial and
purposes, in part Installation
or in whole, is not.
❑withInstrument panel, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
7 - Intermediate Piece Air Guide / Defrost (Basis)


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❑ If the intermediate piece air flow / defrost ( and) was crushed or crumpled when the dash panel was being
installed, then the air flow to the windshield will be uneven or insufficient ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ;
Removal and Installation .
8 - Intermediate Piece Air Guide / Defrost (Comfort)
❑ Removing and installing, refer to⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation .
❑ If the intermediate piece air flow / defrost ( and) was crushed or crumpled when the dash panel was being
installed, then the air flow to the windshield will be uneven or insufficient. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep.
Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation .
9 - Air Duct to the Right Instrument Panel Vent
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.5 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing”, page 128 .
10 - Air Duct to the Right Instrument Panel Vent
11 - Fresh Air Intake
❑ The air is extracted out of the plenum chamber, refer to ⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air Intake”, page 172 .
12 - A/C Unit with Air Intake Housing
❑ Different versions, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems) and
⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
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❑ Heating and A/C unit, removing and installing , refer to ⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .
❑ Air intake housing, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.5 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing”, page 128 .
❑ Air intake apparatus, air outlet and air guide in A/C unit, refer to
⇒ “2.6 A/C Unit AirbyIntake
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❑ The air is taken from the passenger footwell under the glove compartment.
14 - Right Front Footwell Vent
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.27 Right Footwell Vent”, page 217 .
15 - Air Guide to the Rear Vents
❑ On vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system, there is no air guide and no vents in the rear center
console.
Note
16 - Air Duct to Rear Right Footwell Vent

17 - Right Rear Footwell Vent
❑ The air flows out under the passenger's seat.
Note
18 - Air Guide to Vent in Rear Center Console

❑ Installed only in the Comfort A/C system.
19 - Air Guide to Vent in Rear Center Console
20 - Vent in Center Console, Rear
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.21 Instrument Panel Vents and Rear Vents”, page 175 and ⇒
Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation .

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❑ Installed only on the Comfort A/C system (on the Basis A/C system, the opening in the center console
is sealed).
❑ With Rear Temperature Selection Potentiometer -G538- .
❑ The rear temperature selection potentiometer is part of the vent; cannot be replaced separately, refer to
21 - Left Rear Footwell Vent
❑ The air flows out under the driver's seat.
Note
22 - Air duct to Rear Left Footwell Vent

23 - Left Front Footwell Vent
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.28 Left Footwell Vents”, page 218 .
24 - Air Duct to the Center Instrument Panel Vent
❑ On vehicle equipped with the Basis A/C system, the Center Outlet Temperature Sensor -G191- is in‐
stalled in this air guide. Refer to ⇒ “5.23.5 Center Outlet”, page 179 .
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❑ On vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system, the center outlet temperature sensor opening in the
air guide is sealed with a grommet (the center outlet temperature sensor is not installed here). Refer to
Note
25 - Air Duct to the Left Instrument Panel Vent

26 - Air Duct to the Left Instrument Panel Vent
27 - Instrument Panel Vent, Center
and Installation .
28 - Instrument Panel Vent, Left


and Installation .
29 - Defroster Vent/Left Side Window

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2.3 Air Routing in Air Intake Housing and A/

C Unit Overview
Note
♦ This illustration shows the Comfort A/C system; some com‐

ponents are not part of the Basis A/C system.
♦ The activation of the different doors in the vents and the tem‐
perature doors differs between the Basis and Comfort A/C
systems.
♦ In order to show the air flow in the air intake house and in the
A/C unit, both these components are shown cut open through
the A - A and B - B lines.
plug. Refer to
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♦ This illustration shows the A/C without a connection for glove
compartment cooling. On vehicles with glove compartment
cooling, the cooled air comes directly past the evaporator into
the glove compartment ⇒ Item 8 (page 34) .

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1 - Air Conditioner Unit

❑ Different versions, de‐
pending on the (Comfort
and Basis A/C sys‐
tems), refer to
⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”,
page 256 and Electron‐
ic Parts Catalog.
2 - Air Intake Housing
3 - Fresh Air Intake permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
❑ The air is extracted out with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
of the plenum chamber.

Refer to
⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air In‐
take”, page 172 .
4 - Removing Air From the
Passenger Compartment (In
Recirculating Air Mode)
❑ The air is drawn out of
the front passenger
footwell when the air re‐
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circulation door under
the glove compartment
is open.
❑ In this illustration, the air
recirculation door is
shown in the closed po‐
sition.
5 - Fresh Air Blower -V2-
6 - Dust and Pollen Filter
❑ There are different ver‐
sions of the dust and
pollen filter (without and
with filter insert with ac‐
tivated charcoal). Refer
to
⇒ “1.16 Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated Charcoal Insert”, page 18 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
7 - Air Intake Housing Lower Section (With Installation Components)
❑ This illustration shows the air intake housing sectioned by the A - A line.
8 - Evaporator
9 - Lower Part of the A/C Unit (With Installation Components)
❑ This illustration shows the air intake housing sectioned by the A - A line.
10 - Temperature Door for the Front Right Vent
❑ In this illustration, the temperature door is shown in the heat position.
❑ On the Comfort A/C system, the front right and left temperature doors are each actuated by a control
motor. Both temperature doors for the rear vents are connected to each other by a connector rod; they
are actuated by another control motor. Refer to ⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256 .
❑ On the Basis A/C system, one shaft connects the front temperature door and the temperature door for
the rear footwell vent to each other. The right and left temperature door shafts are connected to each
other by a connector rod; they are actuated by one motor. Refer to ⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256 .
❑ Temperature doors in the left and right radiator housing, refer to
⇒ “2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door Overview”, page 69 .
11 - Right Rear Vent Temperature Door
❑ In this illustration, the temperature door is shown in the cooling position.
❑ Instructions for actuating the temperature doors, ⇒ Item 10 (page 34) .

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12 - Heat Exchanger for Heater Unit

❑ Heat exchanger with the A/C installed, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132 .
❑ Covered with different foam seals, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems), refer to
13 - Auxiliary Air Heater Heating Element -Z35- / Honey Comb
❑ The auxiliary air heater heating element is only installed on diesel vehicles.
❑ Vehicles with gasoline engine (without auxiliary air heater heating element ) have a honey comb installed
as a place holder (this assures that current conditions in the A/C with and without auxiliary air heater
heating element are the same).
❑ Covered with different foam seals, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems) .
Note
14 - Separator Wall
❑ Present only on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system (not on the Basis A/C system; here only
one temperature setting for all vents is possible).
❑ On the Comfort A/C system, the air flow to the left and right vents are separated from each other; the
requirement for different air temperatures will depend on the setting of each temperature door
⇒ Item 10 (page 34) ).
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15 - Separator Wall
❑ Present only on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system (not on the Basis A/C system; here only
one temperature setting for all vents is possible).
❑ On the Comfort A/C system, the air flow to the front and rear vents are separated from each other; the
requirement for different front and rear air temperatures (depends on the setting of each temperature
door ⇒ Item 10 (page 34) ).
16 - Temperature Door for the Rear Left Vent
❑ In this illustration, the temperature door is shown in the heat position.
❑ Instructions for actuating the temperature doors ⇒ Item 10 (page 34) .
17 - Temperature Door for the Front Left Vent
❑ In this illustration, the temperature door is shown in the cooling position.
permitted Instructions
❑unless for actuating
authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG the temperature
does not doors
guarantee or accept ⇒ Item 10 (page 34) .
any liability

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2.4 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Overview, Basis A/C System

ling, refer to
⇒ “5.5 A/C Unit Air In‐
take Housing”,
page 128 .
❑ Disassembling and as‐
sembling, refer to
take Housing”,
page 249 .
sions (with and without a
connection for the glove
compartment cooling).
❑ connection for the glove
compartment cooling on
the air intake manifold,
refer to
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⇒ “1.18 Glove Compart‐
ment Cooling to Air In‐
take Manifold Connec‐
tion”, page 23 .
Note
2 - A/C with Evaporator (Basis

A/C system)
❑ May only be removed
when refrigerant circuit
has been discharged;
bring vehicle to a work‐
shop that has the nec‐
essary tools and in
which the work can be
performed
Protected accordingly
by qualified
permitted personnel.
Refer
with to,to ⇒
respect Refrigerant
the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ A/C unit with evaporator, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .
❑ Heating and A/C unit, disassembling and assembling, refer to ⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256 .
❑ Clean air conditioning system evaporator with Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- . Refer to
⇒ “1.17 A/C Evaporator, Cleaning with Ultrasound A/C Cleaner VAS 6189”, page 20 .
3 - Control Motor Door Motor -V113-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.9 Recirculation Door”, page 203 .
4 - Back Pressure Door Motor -V71-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.1 Air Flow Door”, page 183 .
5 - Coolant Pipes to Heater Core
6 - Expansion Valve
❑ Refrigerant lines with inner heat exchanger, disconnecting and reconnecting, refer to
7 - Grommet
❑ For sealing the opening through the plenum chamber rear wall for the refrigerant lines.

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8 - Cover for the Refrigerant Pipes Leading to the Evaporator

❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
9 - Defroster Door Motor -V107-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.3 Defroster Door”, page 186 .
10 - Footwell Door Motor -V261-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.4 Footwell Door and Left Footwell Door”, page 189 .
❑ Retaining plate for footwell door motor, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.6 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door”, page 194 .
11 - Left Condensation Water Drain Connection, (Driver Side)
❑ Condensation water drain valve, checking, removing and installing, refer to
12 - Temperature Regulator Door Motor -V68-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.14 Temperature Regulator Door and Rear Temperature Door”, page 214 .
13 - Footwell Outlet Temperature Sensor -G192-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.6 Footwell Outlet and Left Footwell Vent”, page 180 .
❑ The footwell vent temperature sensor is installed in the left footwell vent.
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14 - Center Outlet Temperature Sensor -G191-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.5 Center Outlet”, page 179 .
❑ The center outlet temperature sensor is installed in the center instrument panel air guide channel.
15 - Connection to the Climatronic Control Module -J255- on the A/C Wiring Harness
16 - Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.18 Fresh Air Blower Control Module”, page 173 .
❑ Checking using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Find‐
ing function.
17 - Center Vent Adjustment Motor -V102-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.2 Center Vent Adjustment”, page 185 .
18 - Right Condensation Water Drain Connection (Passenger Side)
19 - Evaporator
⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132AG. does not guarantee or accept any liability
permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI

❑ Vehicles with gasoline engine (without auxiliary air heater heating element) have a honey comb installed
as a place holder (this assures that current conditions in the A/C with and without auxiliary air heater
heating element are the same).
Note

❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.19 Fresh Air Blower”, page 174 .
ing function

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Note

❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159 .
❑ Follow the replacement intervals. Refer to maintenance tables.
❑ Different versions with and without activated charcoal filter element, refer to
⇒ “1.16 Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated Charcoal Insert”, page 18 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
24 - Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor -G263-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.4 Evaporator Vent”, page 179 .
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ling, refer to
take Housing”,
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page 128 .
❑ permitted
Disassembling and as‐ AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
unless authorised by AUDI
sembling, refer
with respect to the to of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
correctness
take Housing”,
page 249 .
sions (with and without a
connection for the glove
compartment cooling).
❑ Connection for the glove
compartment cooling on
the air intake manifold,
refer to
⇒ “1.18 Glove Compart‐
ment Cooling to Air In‐
take Manifold Connec‐
tion”, page 23 .
Note
2 - A/C with Evaporator (Com‐

fort A/C system)
❑ May only be removed
when refrigerant circuit
has been removed;
bring vehicle to a work‐
shop that has the nec‐
essary tools and in
which the work can be
performed accordingly
by qualified personnel.
Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant
❑ Heating and A/C unit, disassembling and assembling, refer to ⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256 .
❑ Clean air conditioning system evaporator with Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- . Refer to

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4 - Back Pressure Door Motor -V71-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.1 Air Flow Door”, page 183 .
5 - Coolant Pipes to Heater Core
6 - Expansion Valve
❑ Refrigerant lines, disconnecting and reconnecting, refer to
7 - Grommet
8 - Left Temperature Door Motor -V158-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.8 Left Temperature Door”, page 200 .
9 - Cover for the Refrigerant Pipes Leading to the Evaporator
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
10 - Left Vent Adjustment Motor -V110-
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❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.5 Left Center Vent”, page 191 .
❑ Left Footwell Door Motor with the control motors -V108- and Left Center Vent Motor -V110- removing
and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.7 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door and Left Center Vent”, page 196 .
❑ Left Center Vent Motor, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.5 Left Center Vent”, page 191 .
12 - Left Footwell Door Motor -V108-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.4 Footwell Door and Left Footwell Door”, page 189 .
❑ Left Footwell Door Motor with the control motors and Left Center Vent Motor removing and installing,
refer to ⇒ “5.26.7 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door and Left Center Vent”, page 196 .
13 - Left Condensation Water Drain Connection, (Driver Side)
14 - Rear Temperature Regulator Door Motor Connection, -V137-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to
15 - Left Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor -G261-
❑ The left footwell vent temperature sensor is installed in the left footwell vent.
16 - Connection to the A/C Climatronic Control Module -J255- on the A/C Wiring Harness
17 - Right Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor -G262-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.3 Right Footwell Vent”, page 178 .
❑ The right footwell vent temperature sensor is installed in the right footwell vent.
❑ Removing andpermitted
installing, refer to by⇒AUDI
unless authorised “5.18 AG.Fresh
AUDI AGAir doesBlower Control
not guarantee Module”,
or accept any liability page 173 .
ing function.
Note
19 - Evaporator

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20 - Right Condensation Water Drain Connection (Passenger Side)
in the as a place holder (this assures that current conditions in the A/C with and without auxiliary air
heater heating element are the same).
Note
23 - Right Temperature Door Motor -V159-

❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.13 Right Temperature Door”, page 211 .
24 - Right Center Vent Motor -V111-
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❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.11 Right Center Vent”, page 207 .
❑ Right Footwell Door Motor with the control motors -V109- and Right Center Vent Motor -V111- removing
⇒ “5.26.12 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door and Right Center Vent ”, page 209 .
25 - Right Footwell Door Motor -V109-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.10 Right Footwell Door”, page 205
❑ Right Footwell Door Motor with the control motors -V109- and Right Center Vent Motor -V111- removing
⇒ “5.26.12 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door and Right Center Vent ”, page 209 .
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.19 Fresh Air Blower”, page 174 .
ing function.
Note

❑ Follow the replacement intervals, refer to ⇒ maintenance tables .
⇒ “1.16 Dust and toPollen Filter ofwith Activated Charcoal Insert”, page
AG. 18 .
with respect the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI

❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.4 Evaporator Vent”, page 179 .

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2.6 A/C Unit Air Intake and Outlet Openings

Overview
Note
♦ This illustration shows the Comfort A/C system; some vent

openings are not part of the Basis A/C system.
♦ The activation of the different doors in the vents and the tem‐
perature doors differs between the Basis and Comfort A/C
systems.
plug, refer to
1 - Airto Conditioner
with respect the correctness of Unit
information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
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❑ Different versions, de‐
pending on the (Comfort
and Basis A/C sys‐
tems). Refer to
⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”,
page 256 and Electron‐
ic Parts Catalog.
❑ Heating and A/C unit,
removing and installing,
refer to
⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”,
page 140 .
ling, refer to
take Housing”,
page 128 .
sembling, refer to
take Housing”,
page 249 .
3 - Air Outlet to the Left Indirect
Ventilation Vent
❑ Present only on vehicles
equipped with the Com‐
fort A/C system (not on
the Basis A/C system).
❑ Depending on the set‐
ting, different tempera‐
tures for the left and
right side are possible.
Refer to
⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution
Housing Doors and Par‐
titions Overview”, page 43 .
4 - Air Outlet to the Right Indirect Ventilation Vent
❑ Present only on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system (not on the Basis A/C system).
❑ Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to
⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .

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5 - Air Outlet to the Instrument Panel Defroster Vent

❑ Depending on the setting, different temperatures for the left and right side are possible. Refer to
6 - Fresh Air Intake
❑ The air is extracted out of the plenum chamber, refer to ⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air Intake”, page 172 .
8 - Removing Air from the Passenger Compartment (in Recirculating Air Mode)
❑ The air is taken from the passenger footwell under the glove compartment.
9 - Air Outlet to the Right Instrument Panel Vent
❑ On the Basis A/C system, the doors in the vents to the left and right instrument panel vents are connected
by a connector rod, refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
10 - Air Outlet to Right Front Footwell Vent
❑ On the Basis A/C system, the doors in the vents to the front left and right footwell are connected by a
connector rod, refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
11 - Air Outlet to the Right Center Instrument Panel Vent
❑ Depending on the setting, on the Comfort A/C system, different air temperatures are possible on the left
and right side. Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
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❑ On the Basis A/C system, the left and right side is included in one vent and only one door in installed.
Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
12 - Air Outlet to the Left Center Instrument Panel Vent
❑ Depending on the setting, on the Comfort A/C system, different air temperatures are possible on the left
and right side. Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
❑ On the Basis A/C system, the left and right side is included in one vent and only one door in installed.
Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
13 - Air Outlet to Right Rear Footwell Vent
❑ On the Basis A/C system, the doors in the left and right rear footwells are connected to each other by a
shaft, refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
❑ Depending on the setting, on the Comfort A/C system, different air temperatures are possible for the front
and rear. Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
14 - Outlet to Vent in Rear Right Center Console
❑ Depending on the setting, different air temperatures for the front and rear are possible. Refer to
15 - Outlet to Vent in Rear Left Center Console
❑ Depending on the setting, different air temperatures for the front and rear are possible. Refer to
16 - Air Outlet to the Rear Left Footwell Vent
❑ On the Basis A/C system, the doors in the left and right rear footwells are connected to each other by a
shaft, refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
❑ Depending on the setting, on the Comfort A/C system, different air temperatures are possible for the front
and rear. Refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and
Protected Partitions
by copyright. Overview”,
Copying page 43purposes,
for private or commercial . in part or in whole, is not
17 - Air Outlet to the Front Left Footwell Vent with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ On the Basis A/C system, the doors in the vents to the front left and right footwell are connected by a
connector rod, refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .
18 - Air Outlet to the Left Instrument Panel Vent
❑ On the Basis A/C system, the doors in the vents to the left and right instrument panel vents are connected
by a connector rod, refer to ⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 .

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2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Par‐

titions Overview
Note
♦ The air distribution housing is not serviceable. Refer to Elec‐

tronic Parts Catalog.
♦ Versions vary on vehicles with a Comfort and Basis version A/
C system. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
of the levers and connections on the A/C unit, refer to
⇒ “1.20 A/C Levers and Connecting Elements”, page 24 and
Air Distribution Housing Basis A/C system
1 - Air Distribution Housing Ba‐

sis A/C system
❑ Complete (not servicea‐
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ble), do not disassem‐
ble.
2 - Left Housing half
3 - Right Housing half
4 - Lever
5 - Door in the Defrost vent
6 - Shaft
7 - Connector Rod
8 - Door in the Vent Leading to
the Center Instrument Panel
Vents
9 - Vent Door Leading to the
Left Instrument Panel Vent
10 - Connector Rod
Right Instrument Panel Vent
Front Left Footwell Vent
13 - Connector Rod
Front Right Footwell Vent
15 - Lever
16 - Lever
17 - Lever permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
Rear Left Footwell Vent
19 - Shaft
20 - Vent Door Leading to the Rear Right Footwell Vent
Air Distribution Housing Comfort A/C system

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1 - Air distribution housing

Comfort A/C system
ble.
Note
2 - Left Housing half

3 - Right Housing half
4 - Upper Housing for Vents
5 - Lever
6 - Lever
7 - Door for Left Indirect Venti‐
lation Vent
8 - Door in the Defrost Vent
9 - Door for Right Indirect Ven‐
tilation Vent
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10 - Lever
11 - Lever
Left Instrument Panel Vent
Front Left Footwell Vent
14 - Lever
15 - Lever Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
16 - Vent Door Leading to the with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Rear Left Footwell Vent
17 - Lever
18 - Vent Door Leading to the Right Instrument Panel Vent
19 - Vent Door Leading to the Front Right Footwell Vent
20 - Lever
21 - Lever
22 - Vent Door Leading to the Rear Right Footwell Vent
23 - Shaft
24 - Shaft
25 - Connector Rod
26 - Connector Rod
27 - Connector Rod
28 - Connector Rod
29 - Separator Wall
❑ If the air flow to the front and rear vents is separated from each other, the requirement for different front
and rear air temperatures (depends on the setting of each temperature door ).
30 - Grommet
❑ Glued in the separating wall ⇒ Item 29 (page 44) .

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31 - Grommet
❑ Glued in the separating wall ⇒ Item 29 (page 44) .
32 - Door in the Vent Leading to the Left Center Instrument Panel Vents
33 - Door in the Vent Leading to the Right Center Instrument Panel Vents
34 - Separator Wall
❑ If the air flow to the left and right vents is separated from each other, the requirement for different front
and rear air temperatures (depends on the setting of each temperature door ).
35 - Vent Door Leading to the Rear Right Center Console Vent
36Protected
- VentbyDoor Leading to the Rear Right Center Console Vent
2.8 Components Outside Passenger Com‐

partment
⇒ “2.8.1 Exterior Components”, page 45
⇒ “2.8.2 Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve and Refrigerant
Shut-Off Valve ”, page 48
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⇒ “2.8.3 Underhood Components”, page 52
⇒ “2.8.4 Coolant Pump, 6-Cylinder FSI Engine”, page 54
Note
♦ Coolant hoses from connections to A/C unit heat exchanger,

removing and installing. Refer to
♦ A/C unit heat exchanger connection in engine coolant circuit,
refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and
Operation .
♦ Depending on vehicle production period, connection points
may be installed in refrigerant lines on certain versions (not
planned at this time, introduction not yet finalized), refer to
Electronic Parts Catalog. As with connections on various com‐
ponents, these connection points may only be loosened and
opened when the refrigerant circuit is empty. Refer to
⇒ “1.7 Refrigerant Circuit Servicing”, page 6 and ⇒ Refrigerant
♦ The 6-cylinder FSI engine with certain optional equipment
(such as vehicles with the Start/Stop system) have a coolant
pump -V507- . Refer to
⇒ “2.8.4 Coolant Pump, 6-Cylinder FSI Engine”, page 54 and
⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and Opera‐
tion .
2.8.1 Exterior Components
Note
The following illustrations show the location of the components

on an Audi A5 Coupe; an Audi A5 Sportback, Audi A4, Audi Q5
etc., the location of the components varies slightly. The descrip‐
tion of the components is not different; removing and installing is
performed in the same way as on the Audi A5 Coupe.

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1 - Heated Rear Window -Z1-

❑ The instruction to acti‐
vate the rear window
heating is sent from the
Climatronic Control
Module -J255- via the
data bus to the Comfort
System Central Control
Module -J393- . The
heated rear window is
controlled by the com‐
fort system central con‐
trol module. Refer to ⇒
Electrical Equipment;
Rep. Gr. 97 ; Removal
and Installation and ve‐
hicle diagnosis, testing
and information system
-VAS 5051/- in the Gui‐
ded Fault Finding func‐
tion.
❑ Notes on function of Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
heated rear window. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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⇒ “4.1.1 Heated Rear
Window, Checking”,
page 76
❑ Rear window, removing
and installing, refer to⇒
Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
64 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
2 - Comfort System Central
Control Module -J393-
❑ The Heated Rear Win‐
dow -Z1- is controlled by
the comfort system cen‐
tral control module ⇒
Electrical Equipment;
Rep. Gr. 97 ; Removal and Installation and vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
❑ Removing and installing, check ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Removal and Installation and
vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
3 - Label
❑ With specifications for type of refrigerant and designated fill capacity, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
4 - Plenum Chamber Water Drains
❑ A water drain is installed at left and right in plenum chamber.
❑ Removing and installing, checking and cleaning, refer to
5 - Coolant Shut-off Valve
❑ Depending on the engine, the shut-off valve is installed in the coolant feed and return line from the engine
to the A/C heat exchanger.
– The shut-off valve is currently installed only on vehicles with a 6-cylinder gasoline engine. If a parking
heater is installed on vehicles as optional equipment, then there is not a shut-off valve installed (vehicles
with parking heater installed Engine Coolant (EC) Switch-Off Valve (heater) -N279- .
– The Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve -N422- actuates the shut-off valve by vacuum.
❑ Allocation of the coolant shut-off valve and of the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve on the engine or
inside the plenum chamber, refer to
⇒ “2.8.2 Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve and Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve ”, page 48

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6 - Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve -N422-

❑ The installed location and the version of the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve may differ. It could be
installed in the engine compartment or in the plenum chamber depending on the engine and the version
of the vehicle. Refer to
⇒ “2.8.2 Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve and Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve ”, page 48 .
– The Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve is currently installed in vehicles with a 6-cylinder engine. If a
parking heater is installed as optional equipment in vehicles with these engines, a Climatronic refrigerant
shut-off valve is not installed. The engine coolant switch-off valve (heater) -N279- that is installed in
vehicles with a parking heater is responsible for this task.
❑ Control and function, refer to
⇒ “2.8.2
permitted unless Climatronic
authorised by AUDI AG. Refrigerant
AUDI AG does notShut-Off
guarantee orValve and
accept any Refrigerant
Shut-Off Valve ”, page 48 .
liability
❑ For the allocation of the coolant shut-off valve and of the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve inside the
vehicle, refer to
⇒ “2.8.2 Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve and Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve ”, page 48 .
7 - Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17-
❑ The measured value of the outside air temperature sensor is evaluated by the vehicle electrical system
control module -J519- and is transmitted via the data bus to the Climatronic Control Module -J255- .
Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
function.
❑ If there is a complaint because the measured value is too high, refer to
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⇒ “5.25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor”, page 182
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor”, page 182 .
8 - Coolant Fan -V7- and Coolant Fan 2 -V177-
❑ Different versions of the Coolant Fan and Coolant Fan 2 are installed depending on vehicle equipment.
Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ The request to switch on the radiator fan is sent by the Climatronic Control Module -J255- via the data
bus system to the engine control module. The engine control module then activates the fans (coolant fan
and coolant fan 2) directly or via the radiator fan control module -J293- ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Trouble‐
shooting & Component locations and ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and Operation .
❑ Check the radiator fan control by the Climatronic control module display and control head using vehicle
diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
❑ The respective engine control modules switches, for example, the Coolant Fan and Coolant Fan 2 (di‐
rectly or via the Coolant Fan Control (FC) Control Module) continuously to the desired output (depending
on engine type). Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Gui‐
ded Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
9 - Air Quality Sensor -G238-
Note
❑ Function, refer to ⇒ “2.11 Air Quality Sensor Function”, page 63 .

❑ Checking, refer to ⇒ “4.5 Air Quality Sensor, Checking Signal”, page 88 .
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.4 Air Quality Sensor”, page 127 .
❑ The measured value from the air quality sensor is evaluated by the vehicle electrical system control
module -J519- and is communicated via the data bus to the Climatronic Control Module -J255- . The
Climatronic control module switches to recirculating air mode when requested, if there are not shut-off
conditions present. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the
10 - Fresh Air Intake with Intake Grille
❑ Check cowl panel trim with the cover for the fresh air intake for correct installation and damage. Check
the seals between the fresh air intake cover, the cowl panel trim and the window cross member for
damage and proper fit. These seals prevent water from entering between window cross member and
cover and running into A/C unit air intake shroud. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and
Installation .
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air Intake”, page 172 and ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
❑ Make sure the intake grille fits correctly. The intake grille prevents foreign objects such as leaves from
getting into the A/C intake shroud.

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❑ Depending on the version, for some countries with high dust levels (for example China), a filter is installed
instead of intake air grille, which prevents dust and sand from entering the fresh air blower. Refer to
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air Intake”, page 172 .
11 - Forced Air Extractor
❑ A forced air extraction vent is installed at left and right under rear bumper.
❑ Sealing doors on air extraction vent must be able to move freely and close automatically.
❑ In order for the passenger compartment ventilation to function properly, the air ducts that run through
the luggage compartment trim must be unobstructed.
❑ Checking, refer to ⇒ “5.31 Passenger Compartment Forced Air Extraction”, page 231
2.8.2 Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve

and Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve
The installed location and the version of the Climatronic Refrig‐
erant Shut-off Valve -N422- -B- and of the coolant shut-off
valve-A- depend on the engine, on the vehicle version and the
vehicle build date.
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♦ This illustration shows the allocation and version of the Cli‐
matronic refrigerant shut-off valve -B- with a 6-cylinder FSI
engine as installed at the start of production. Version 1 of the
Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve -B- is installed here in the
cylinder head area.
♦ The Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve -B- is installed in the
plenum chamber in certain vehicles such as the Audi Q5 with
a 6-cylinder diesel engine. This illustration shows version 2 of
the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve.

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Note
♦ The Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve was installed only on

vehicles with a 6-cylinder FSI engine at start of production. It
was introduced on other engine as a running change. Refer to
⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 .
♦ If the vehicle has an auxiliary heater as an option, then the
vehicle does not have a Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off
Valve -B- or a shut-off valve -A-. If the vehicle does have an
auxiliary heater, then the Engine Coolant (EC) Switch-Off
Valve (heater) -N279- performs this function.
Make sure the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve -B- is con‐

nected correctly to the vacuum hoses.
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♦ On version 1 the vacuum hose to the shut-off valve -A- is con‐

nected to connection 3-C-. The vacuum supply from the en‐
gine comes from the connection 2-D-.
♦ On version 2 the vacuum hose -C- to the shut-off valve -A- is
connected to connection 3. The vacuum supply from the en‐
gine comes from the connection 2-D-.
Note
♦ The illustration shows the allocation on a MY 2009 4-cylinder

diesel engine.
♦ The ventilation of the shut-off valve vacuum diaphragm -A-, for
example, on version 2 of the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off
valve -B- occurs via the connection 1 under the cap -E-.
♦ The vacuum hose -C- (leading to the shut-off valve -A-) is
identified with a white mark, depending on the version.
Caution
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♦ Pay close attention to the correct vacuum hose allocation
on the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve -B-
♦ If the vacuum hoses are interchanged, there may be no
heating in the passenger compartment.
Note
♦ The Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve -B- is checked by the

Climatronic Control Module -J255- for a functionality in specific
time intervals, for example, after every 20 engine starts. If the
vacuum hoses are incorrectly connected to the Climatronic
refrigerant shut-off valve -B-, then the coolant shut-off valve
-A- is activated briefly. If the hoses are interchanged, the vac‐
uum will remain in the vacuum hose vacuum diaphragm -A-
for an undetermined amount of time after the activation is
completed. The shut-off valve -A- will not open. Coolant will
flow into the heat exchanger and the A/C system will not heat
when the shut-off valve -A- is closed.
♦ The Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve is controlled via the
A/C controls, for example, whenProtected
the A/C is OFF. The engine
RPM must be lower than 5,000 and theby
permitted coolant temperature
must be below 90 °C. Shutting off with
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information
C heat exchanger accelerates the engine warming up when
the coolant is cold.
♦ If the vacuum hoses are connected incorrectly, the engine will
still take in some fresh air through the connection 1 on the
Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve. This can lead to addi‐
tional problems in the engine idle RPM which will be entered
in the engine control module data memory.

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♦ The coolant shut-off valve -A- is installed in the plenum cham‐

ber or in the engine compartment depending on the engine
and on the version of the vehicle. This illustration shows an
Audi Q5 with a 6-cylinder, TDI engine.
♦ The Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve can be switched off
by the Adaptation function in the A/C system using vehicle di‐
Note
♦ The 6-cylinder FSI engine and other engines with certain op‐
tional equipment such as the Start/Stop system have a coolant
pump -V50- . Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 .
For an illustration of the pump and additional information, refer
to
⇒ “2.8.4 Coolant Pump, 6-Cylinder FSI Engine”, page 54 .
♦ The coolant pump and the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off
valve activation depends on the vehicle equipment level and
the build date. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and in‐
formation system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
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function and ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Compo‐
nent locations.
♦ The coolant pump is controlled via the Recirculation Pump
Relay -J160- (via the same output as the Climatronic refriger‐
ant shut-off valve ) by the Climatronic control module depend‐
ing on the build date or beginning with MY 2009. Pay attention
to the correct version of the Climatronic control module and
the correct coding and adaptation using vehicle diagnosis,
testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided
Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshoot‐
ing & Component locations.
♦ When the ignition is switched on, the coolant pump is always
controlled, when the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve is
not activated (for example, when the temperature setting is set
to Warm on the Climatronic control module) on vehicles with
a recirculation pump relay. Refer to
♦ If the vehicle does not have a recirculation pump relay, then
the coolant pump is controlled directly, with the ignition switch‐
ed on and depending on the coolant temperature and the
setting on the Climatronic control module. Refer to
♦ On vehicles where the coolant pump and the Climatronic re‐
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2.8.3 Underhood Components
1 - Refrigerant Line with Inner

Heat Exchanger
❑ In this refrigerant line,
liquid warm refrigerant
from the high pressure
side is released into the
low pressure side as
flowing vaporous refrig‐
erant energy. This in‐
creases the cooing effi‐
ciency of the A/C sys‐
tem.
❑ Refrigerant line, remov‐
ing and installing refer to
Lines with Inner Heat
Exchanger”, page 239 .
❑ Refrigerant line, quick-
release coupling, dis‐
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plings, Disconnecting
and Connecting ”,
page 236 .
2 - Expansion Valve
❑ Refrigerant lines with in‐
ner heat exchanger, dis‐
connecting and recon‐
necting, refer to
ling, refer to
⇒ “5.15 Expansion
Valve”, page 166 .
3 - Coolant Pipes to the Heater Heat Exchanger Inside the Air Conditioner
❑ Coolant hoses, removing and installing, coolant circuit, bleeding, refer to
4 - Low Pressure Side Service Connection
❑ For measuring and discharging the refrigerant circuit, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr.
00 ; Description and Operation .
❑ Cap with seal, always install.
❑ There are different versions (with primary sealing valve or with a Schrader valve) depending on the
refrigerant line characteristics, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and
Operation .
Note

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5 - Refrigerant Line Quick-release Coupling - Low Pressure Side
WARNING
unlocked and opened
cuit is empty.
❑ Refrigerant line, quick-release coupling, disconnecting and connecting, refer to

6 - High pressure Side Service Connection
❑ For measuring and discharging the refrigerant circuit, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr.
00 ; Description and Operation .
❑ Cap with seal, always install.
❑ There are different versions (with primary sealing valve or with a Schrader valve) depending on the
refrigerant line characteristics, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and
Operation .
Note
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7 - Refrigerant Line Quick-release Coupling - High Pressure Side
WARNING
unlocked and opened

cuit is empty.
8 - Fluid Reservoir
❑ May only be removed when refrigerant circuit has been removed; bring vehicle to a workshop that has
the necessary tools and in which the work can be performed accordingly by qualified personnel. Refer
❑ The reservoir is attached directly to the condenser, refer to ⇒ “5.16 Fluid Reservoir”, page 169 .
❑ Different versions. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
Note
❑ Dryer cartridge (on a condenser with an integrated fluid reservoir), removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.12 Dryer Cartridge”, page 156
9 - Condenser
❑ May only be removed when refrigerant circuit has been discharged; bring vehicle to a workshop that has
the necessary tools and in which the work can be performed accordingly by qualified personnel. Refer
❑ There are different versions depending on the vehicle equipment level, refer to the Electronic Parts Cat‐
alog.
❑ Refrigerant lines, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Disconnecting and Connecting”, page 245 .
❑ Condenser, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.11 Condenser”, page 152 .
10 - A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -G395-
❑ Housing color: gray.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.3 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor”, page 125
❑ Checking the signal using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided

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Note
11 - A/C Compressor
Note
12 - A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -N280-

❑ For checking activation and functionality, refer to
⇒ “4.3 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve, Checking Signal”, page 83
2.8.4 Coolant Pump, 6-Cylinder FSI Engine
1 - Coolant Pump -V50-

❑ Installed location on 6-
cylinder FSI vehicles,
refer to
⇒ “2.8.4 Coolant Pump,
6-Cylinder FSI Engine”,
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Note
2 - Coolant Pump -V50-

❑ Installed location on 4-
cylinder vehicles.
Note

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♦ Vehicles with a 6-cylinder FSI engine and other engines with

certain optional equipment, for example, vehicles with a Start/
Stop System) but without an Auxiliary Heater have a coolant
pump. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 . The cool‐
ant pump activation depends on the vehicle equipment level
and the vehicle build date. Check using ⇒ vehicle diagnosis,
♦ On vehicles with a 6-cylinder FSI engine but without an Aux‐
iliary Heater, the coolant pump -A- between the engine and
the right longitudinal member under the right headlamp. The
illustration shows the location on an Audi A5 Coupe with a 6-
cylinder FSI engine, on an Audi A5 Sportback, an Audi A4, an
Audi Q5 etc. The location of the components may be different
on vehicles with a different engine. Refer to ⇒ Engine Me‐
chanical; Rep. Gr. 19 .
♦ When the coolant pump is running, the coolant flows from the
engine through the coolant hose -B- and through the coolant
hose -C- to the heat exchanger inside the air conditioner (note
the flow direction -arrows-).
♦ Depending on the production build date or from MY 2009, the
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coolant pump is actuated via the recirculation pump relay -
J160- (via the same output as the Climatronic refrigerant shut-
off valve -N422- ) directly by the Climatronic control module -
J255- . Check using ⇒ vehicle diagnosis, testing and
information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
function and ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Compo‐
nent locations .
♦ When the ignition is switched on, the coolant pump is always
controlled, when the Climatronic refrigerant shut-off valve is
not activated (for example, when the temperature setting is set
to Warm on the Climatronic control module on vehicles with a
recirculation pump relay. Refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Trou‐
bleshooting & Component locations and
♦ On vehicles with a recirculation pump relay (running change
from MY 2009), the coolant pump is activated directly with the
ignition switched on and depending on the coolant tempera‐
ture and the setting on the Climatronic control module. Check
using ⇒ vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -
VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring
diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
♦ The coolant pump is activated not only when the stop function
(running change as optional equipment from MY 2010) is ac‐
tive, but also when the engine is running, for example, when
the temperature is set to Warm on the Climatronic control
module (HI on the display and control head and on the MMI).
The coolant pump is activated to support the engine coolant
pump. Check using ⇒respect

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to the diagnosis, testing inand informa‐
with correctness of information this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
tion system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function .
♦ On vehicles where the coolant pump and the Climatronic re‐
frigerant shut-off valve directly controlled by the Climatronic
control module, faults in the components are stored in the Cli‐
matronic control module display and control head. Pay atten‐
tion to the version, the coding and the adaptation on the
Climatronic control module using ⇒ vehicle diagnosis, testing
ing function .

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♦ Vehicles equipped with a parking heater as an optional equip‐

ment do not have a Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve or
a Coolant Pump installed. The auxiliary heater components do
this function (the engine coolant switch-off valve (heater) -
N279- and the recirculation pump -V55- ). Refer to ⇒ Auxiliary
Heater; Rep. Gr. 82 .
2.9 Components Inside Passenger Com‐

partment Overview
⇒ “2.9.1 Components on Left Side”, page 56
⇒ “2.9.2 Components on Right Side”, page 60
Note

tion of the components is not different; removing, installing and
checking is performed in the same way as on the Audi A5 Coupe.
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2.9.1 Components on Left Side
Note
Illustration shows the left side of the passenger compartment on

a vehicle with left hand steering.

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1 - Left Seat (Driver's Seat)

with Seat Heating and Seat
Ventilation Components
❑ Seat heating compo‐
nents (Left Front Seat
Temperature Sensor -
G344- , Left Front Heat‐
ed Seat -Z45- ) and seat
ventilation (control unit
and blowers). Refer to
⇒ Body Interior; Rep.
Gr. 72 ; Description and
Operation and ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 74 ;
Description and Opera‐
tion .
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ventilation are not instal‐ permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
led in all vehicles (op‐ with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
tional equipment).
❑ The Climatronic Control
Module -J255- adjusts
the seat heating and
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seat ventilation. Activa‐
tion of seat heater and
seat ventilation are dis‐
played in measured val‐
ue block of Climatronic
control module. For
checking use vehicle di‐
agnosis, testing and in‐
formation system -VAS
5051/- in the Guided
❑ Different control units,
refer to
⇒ “4.1.2 Front Seat
Heating and Ventilation,
Checking”,
page 77 ,⇒ Wiring di‐
agrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations and vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
-VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function, activate the seat heating and the seat ventilation,
depending on the vehicle equipment and version. (for the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -
J519- , the Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjustment Control Module -J136- and the Passenger
Memory Seat Control Module -J521- , depending on the vehicle).
❑ Repairing the seat heating and the seat ventilation, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Removal and
Installation and ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 74 ; Removal and Installation .
❑ For information about seat heating and ventilation, refer to
⇒ “4.1.2 Front Seat Heating and Ventilation, Checking”, page 77 .
Note
2 - Left Condensation Water Drain (Driver Side)

❑ Checking, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.10 Condensation Water Drain Hose”, page 151 .
3 - Accelerator Mechanism
❑ The request to switch off the A/C compressor kick-down (via the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -
N280- ) comes from the engine control module (the data is exchanged through the data bus). Read the
actual activation of the A/C compressor regulator valve in the Climatronic Control Module -J255- using
the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function
(the A/C system and the fuel injection and ignition system or diesel direct injection and glow plug system
[depending on engine]).

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4 - Diagnostic Connection
❑ Perform Guided Fault Finding for the A/C system using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
5 - Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519-
❑ The A/C system, for example the Heated Rear Window -Z1- controls different components via the Com‐
fort System Central Control Module -J393- . Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
❑ Removing and installing and checking, refer to⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 97 ; Removal and
Installation .
6 - Left Front Upper Body Outlet Temperature Sensor -G385-
– Installed only in the Comfort A/C system.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.1 Left Front Upper Body Outlet”, page 177 .
7 - Defroster Vent/Left Side Window
8 - Instrument Panel Vent, Left
Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
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9 - Instrument Cluster Control Module -J285-
❑ With Outside Air Temperature -G106- in the Driver Information System.
❑ If there is a complaint due to an excessive display value outside air temperature (due to an excessive
measured value of the Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- ), refer to
⇒ “5.25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor”, page 182 .
❑ Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
function.
10 - Front Information Display Control Head -J685-
❑ Multi Media Interface (MMI) Display.
❑ Different versions and operation; depends on the version of the MMI (Infotainment or Basis) and vehicle
equipment. Refer to Owner's, Infotainment / MMI manuals.
❑ Functions selected (and various additional A/C system functions) on Climatronic Control Module -J255-
are indicated via MMI display. Refer to Owner's, Infotainment / MM manuals.
❑ Using the Car button on the Radio or the Multimedia Control Head -E380- (depending on the vehicle
equipment level) additional functions of the A/C system can be called up and their settings can be
changed. Refer to Owner's, Infotainment / MM manuals.
❑ From MY 2009, on the Audi A5 Coupe and on the Audi A4, a revised Climatronic control module is being
installed (this has been already done on the Audi Q5 since the start of production)
⇒ Item 14 (page 59) and Electronic Parts Catalog. On vehicles with these A/C control modules, and
depending on the coding and adaptation, for example the display on the screen for the MMI (Multi Media
Interface), when using the buttons and knobs, the A/C control module no longer switches to A/C system.
The selected functions for the A/C system appear in the display sequentially (different versions). Refer
to vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function
and Owner's, Infotainment / MMI manuals.
11 - Air Humidity Sensor -G355-

function.
12 - Radio
❑ Depending on the vehicle equipment level, instead of a Radio, a Multimedia Control Head -E380- may
be installed.
❑ Using the Car button, additional A/C system functions can be called up and their settings changed. Refer
to Owner's, Infotainment / MMI manuals.

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ing function.
13 - Interior Temperature Sensor Fan -V42- and Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor -G56-
❑ Installed in the A/C Climatronic Control Module -J255- .
❑ Interior temperature sensor, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.24 Interior Temperature Sensor Fan”, page 181 .
❑ The Instrument panel interior temperature sensor is integrated in the Climatronic control module (cannot
be replaced separately).
Note
14 - Climatronic Control Module -J255- - Basis A/C System

❑ Different versions (for vehicles without or with heated seats, left- or right side steering, depending on the
time of manufacturer and equipment level), allocation ⇒ Item 15 (page 59) and Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “1.15 Climatronic Control Module”, page 16 .
❑ The Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor -G56- is integrated into the Climatronic control module
(cannot be replaced separately).
❑ Interior Temperature Sensor Fan -V42- is installed in Climatronic control module, however it cannot be
replaced individually, refer to ⇒ “5.24 Interior Temperature Sensor Fan”, page 181 ..
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❑ Perform Guided Fault Finding on the Climatronic control module using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and
information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
❑ Also pay attention to the information regarding the Climatronic control module. Refer to
Note
❑ The buttons and rotatory switches have LEDs, they cannot be replaced individually.
❑ The function and indicator lights in the buttons and in the rotary switches cannot be replaced separately.
15 - Climatronic Control Module -J255- - Comfort A/C System
❑ Different versions (for vehicles without or with heated seats / seat ventilation, left- or right side steering,
depending on the time of manufacturer and equipment level), allocation, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “1.15 Climatronic Control Module”, page 16 .
❑ Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor -G56- is integrated in Climatronic control module (cannot
be replaced individually).
❑ Interior Temperature Sensor Fan -V42- is installed in Climatronic control module , however it cannot be
replaced individually. Refer to ⇒ “5.24 Interior Temperature Sensor Fan”, page 181 .
❑ Perform Guided Fault Finding on the Climatronic control module using vehicle diagnosis, testing and
information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
❑ Also pay attention to the information regarding theClimatronic control module. Refer to
❑ The buttons, displays and rotatory switches are lit with LEDs; they cannot be replaced individually
❑ The function and indicator lights in the buttons and in the rotary switches cannot be replaced separately.
❑ On the Audi A5 Coupe and Audi A4 from MY 2009, the Climatronic control module, part number 8T1 820
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functions for the A/C system appear in the display sequentially, check using the vehicle diagnosis, testing
and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function, and Owner's, Infotainment /
MMI manuals.
Note
16 - Multimedia Control Head -E380-

❑ Depending on the vehicle equipment level, instead of a Multimedia Control Head a Radio may be in‐
stalled.

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❑ Using the Car button, additional A/C system functions can be called up and their settings changed. Refer
to Owner's,, Infotainment / MMI manuals.
function.
❑ In order to be able to select and display the different A/C system functions on the multimedia control
head and on the Front Information Display Control Head -J685- the correct version of the Climatronic
Control Module -J255- , must be installed and coded correctly and adapted ⇒ Item 15 (page 59) .
2.9.2 Components on Right Side
1 - Defroster Vent/Front Win‐

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2 - Sunlight Photo Sensor -
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Sensor”, page 176 and
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Gr. 70 ; Removal and
Installation .
3 - Vents for Indirect Ventila‐
tion / Loud Speaker Cover, In‐
strument Panel , Center
ling, refer to ⇒ Body In‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 70 ;
tion .
❑ The vent for indirect
ventilation is only instal‐
led on vehicles equip‐
ped with the Comfort A/
C system. On vehicles
equipped with the Basis
\ A/C system, the cover
is installed and the
opening for the A/C is
sealed (different version
of the A/C system and
the air guide under the
dash panel).
4 - A/C Unit with Evaporator
and Add-on Components
❑ Different versions depending on the vehicle version and equipment level, refer to
⇒ “1.19 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Components”, page 23 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Air guide in air conditioner and in vehicle, refer to
⇒ “2.2 Air Routing and Distribution Overview”, page 29 .
❑ Heating & A/C unit components, refer to
⇒ “1.19 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Components”, page 23 .
❑ Clean air conditioning system evaporator with Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189- , refer to
❑ Heating and A/C unit, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .

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Note
5 - Left Center Instrument Panel Vent

⇒ “5.21 Instrument Panel Vents and Rear Vents”, page 175 and ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 .
6 - Right Center Instrument Panel Vent
and Installation .
7 - Defroster Vent/Right Side Window
8 - Instrument Panel Vent, Right
and Installation .
9 - Dust and Pollen Filter (With or Without Activated Charcoal Filter Element)
❑ Follow the replacement intervals, refer to maintenance tables.
❑ Different versions depending on the vehicle version and equipment level, refer to Electronic Parts Cat‐
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– On vehicles with the Comfort A/C system with an activated charcoal filter element there is an Air Quality
Sensor -G238- installed on these vehicles. Refer to
⇒ “1.16 Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated Charcoal Insert”, page 18 .
10 - Right Front Upper Body Outlet Temperature Sensor -G386-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.2 Right Front Upper Body Outlet”, page 178 .
11 - Right Condensation Water Drain (Front Passenger Side)
❑ Checking, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.10 Condensation Water Drain Hose”, page 151 .
12 - Right Seat (Passenger Seat) with Seat Heating and Seat Ventilation Components
❑ Seat heating components ( Right Front Seat Temperature Sensor -G345- , Right Front Heated Seat -
Z46- ) and seat ventilation (control unit and blowers), refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 72 and ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 74 .
❑ Seat heater and seat ventilation are not installed in all vehicles (optional equipment).
❑ The Climatronic Control Unit -J255- adjusts the seat heating and seat ventilation. Activation of seat heater
and seat ventilation are displayed in measured value block of Climatronic control module, check using
vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
❑ Different control units, ⇒ “4.1.2 Front Seat Heating and Ventilation, Checking”, page 77 ,⇒ Wiring dia‐
grams, Troubleshooting & Component locations and vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
-VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function, activate the seat heating the seat ventilation, depending
on the vehicle equipment and version. (for the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- , the
Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjustment Control Module -J136- and the Passenger Memory Seat
Control Module -J521- , depending on the vehicle).
❑ Repairing the seat heating and the seat ventilation, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 72 and ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 74
❑ For information about seat heating and ventilation, refer to
⇒ “4.1.2 Front Seat Heating and Ventilation, Checking”, page 77 .
Note
13 - Vent in Center Console, Rear

Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 .

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– Installed only on the Comfort A/C system (on the Basis A/C system, the opening in the center console
is sealed).
14 - Rear Temperature Selection Potentiometer -G538-

– Installed only on the Comfort A/C system (on the Basis A/C system, the opening in the center console
is sealed).
❑ The Rear Temperature Selection Potentiometer is part of the vent; cannot be replaced separately, refer
function.
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Overview
Note
♦ If overload protection of pulley triggers, check the A/C com‐
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pressor for ease of motion before replacing the pulley. If the
A/C compressor creates friction, replace it completely.
♦ To remove the pulley, it is not necessary to loosen the A/C
compressor from the engine. Depending on the engine type,
it may be necessary to loosen the lock carrier from the vehicle
and to pull it slightly forward (to make space) ⇒ Body Exterior;
Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and Installation .
♦ Different versions of the pulley (with different diameters) may
be installed, depending on A/C compressor construction type
and engine version. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ As a replacement part, the pulley with the drive plate wand the
cap come under one part number. The pulley and the drive
plate are held together with one bolt (when the bolt is no longer
needed, dispose of it). When the bolt was manufactured, a
predetermined amount of a specific grease was applied to the
threads in the drive plate; this amount is sufficient for bolting
the drive plate to the compressor one time (a drive plate, which
has been removed, cannot be reused). Refer to Electronic
Parts Catalog.
♦ Belt Pulley, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.2 A/C Compressor Belt Pulley”, page 123

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1 - Sealing Cap
2 - Drive Plate
❑ Replace.
❑ Bolted with the A/C
compressor driveshaft,
clean the compressor
shaft thread before
mounting the drive
plate.
Note
❑ Different versions, refer

to Electronic Parts Cat‐
alog.
❑ The overload protection
takes over when the tor‐
que is excessive (for ex‐
ample, if the A/C com‐
pressor runs with resist‐
ance) and the belt pulley
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runs freely without driv‐
ing the A/C compressor.
❑ With rubber elements
for decoupling belt pul‐
ley from A/C compres‐
sor input, dampens ra‐
tions and noise.
❑ For installation, lightly
coat rubber elements,
e.g. with tire mounting
paste or a soap solution
(as a lubricant).
ling, refer to
Belt Pulley”, page 123 .
❑ Tightening specification 30 Nm.
3 - Circlip
❑ Replace.
❑ Install on correct side (flat side toward A/C compressor)
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4 - Belt Pulley
❑ Belt pulley is made of plastic and is sensitive to impact, therefore handle it with especial care.
❑ Different versions (depending, for example, on the type of engine), refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.2 A/C Compressor Belt Pulley”, page 123 .
5 - A/C Compressor
❑ Different versions may be installed, depending on engine version and country version of vehicle, refer
❑ Clean A/C compressor flange before sliding on pulley.
❑ Clean the compressor shaft thread and lightly coat the thread with grease.
2.11 Air Quality Sensor Function

♦ There are different versions of the Air Quality Sensor -G238- .
This vehicle has an air quality sensor that determines the NOx
portion (nitrogen) and CO portion (carbon monoxide) of the air
flowing by via a sensor. In addition, the air quality sensor ex‐

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changes information with the Vehicle Electrical System Con‐

trol Module -J519- via a local data bus. Note the exact
allocation, refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ The measured value from the air quality sensor is evaluated
by the vehicle electrical system control module and is com‐
municated via the Data bus to the Climatronic Control Module
-J255- . The Climatronic control module switches to recircu‐
lating air mode when requested, if there are not shut-off con‐
ditions present. Check using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and
function.
♦ The air quality sensor needs about 2 minutes to reach its op‐
erating temperature after the ignition is switched on. During
the warm-up phase, the function of the air quality sensor is
limited.
♦ During the warm-up phase, Air Quality Sensor malfunctions
may occur under certain ambient conditions. Replace the air
quality sensor only if it is registered continually as faulty. If the
fault display for the air quality sensor changes after switching
off the ignition and then switching it back on (wait 2 minutes)
from static to sporadic, then the air quality sensor is OK and it
is no longer necessary to pay attention to the DTC memory
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entry (erase the DTC memory) using the vehicle diagnosis,
♦ The air quality sensor recognizes the pollutants in the sur‐
rounding air (mostly gasoline and/or diesel exhaust gases)
and switches the Climatronic control module to recirculating
air mode.
♦ The Climatronic control module recognizes the type and in‐
tensity of the air pollutant on the signal from the sensor. The
Climatronic control module then makes the decision based on
the outside air temperature and the intensity of the air pollu‐
tant. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
– If there is already a slight increase in the pollutant concentra‐
tion in the air, the air quality sensor requests to switch on the
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above +2 °C.
– If the outside air temperature goes below -1 °C and in ECON
mode (the A/C compressor is switched off and the indicator
lamp in the AC button is off) the switch-over takes place first
when there is a sharp increase in the pollutant concentration
and only for 15 seconds. If there is another increase in the
pollutant concentration within another 2 minutes, then the Cli‐
matronic control module does not switch into the Recirculating
Air Mode.
If the A/C compressor is switched off (ECON is on and the indi‐
cator lamp in the AC button is off), the maximum duration of the
automatic recirculating air mode by the Climatronic control mod‐
ule display and control head is limited to 15 seconds (so that the
windows do not fog up).
– If the concentration decreases, the air conditioner switches to
the fresh air mode.
– The duration of the automatic recirculating air mode depends
on the version of the Climatronic control module. If the outside
air temperature is below +10 °C, then the system will stay on
for approximately 30 seconds in automatic recirculating air.
After this, it switches back to fresh air mode. If, within 2 mi‐
nutes, an increase in the pollutant concentration occurs, the
Climatronic control module does not switch over to automatic
recirculating air mode during this time.

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♦ Automatic recirculating air mode can be switched off at any

time. If the function is active, the A/C compressor is switched
on with a request for Automatic Recirculating Air Mode and
also when the outside air temperature is below +2 °C. If the
temperature is below -5 °C, then it is not possible to sue the
A/C compressor.
♦ If Automatic Recirculating Air Mode is selected in MMI (Multi
Media Interface), then the A/C compressor can be switched
on by manually switching on recirculating air mode (using the
Air Recirculation Button) down to -5 °C.
♦ To ensure that the A/C does not operate constantly in the re‐
circulating air mode in areas with a consistently higher pollu‐
tion, the air quality sensor is self learning (it adjusts its
sensitivity to the environmental conditions).
♦ If outside air pollutionProtected
load remains high for longer period of
time, the air quality sensor
with starts
respect toto adapt
the itself
correctness to the changing
environmental condition through an adaptation program
(learning program), the air recirculation request in evenly pol‐
luted ambient air is therefore generally shorter than 12 mi‐
nutes. If a succession of peaks in the polluted air is detected,
the air conditioning system can operate over a longer period
of time in recirculated air mode.
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♦ A certain amount of time is required for repositioning of the air
conditioning system doors. In the event that a sudden increase
in pollutants is encountered (e.g. when driving through a diesel
exhaust cloud) gaseous pollutants can be taken in with the
fresh air into the passenger compartment until the door can be
closed. For this reason, on vehicles equipped with a Air Quality
Sensor a dust and pollen filter is installed with a charcoal layer.
A filter that is saturated with pollutants is no longer effective
and needs to be replaced .
♦ In order to avoid frequent shifting of the fresh /recirculating air
doors, a slight increase of pollutants in the ambient air will not
allow for immediate shifting (the air quality sensor does not
send a request to the Climatronic control module). The filtering
of the charcoal insert in the dust and pollen filter will be suffi‐
cient .
♦ In order to avoid frequent shifting of the recirculated air/fresh
air doors and the recirculation doors, the requirement from the
air quality sensor for Automatic Air Recirculation mode re‐
mains for at least 25 seconds (minimum duration period), even
if the pollutant concentration is so far reduced that recirculated
air mode is no longer necessary.
♦ So that fogged windows are cleared as quickly as possible,
Climatronic control module does not allow air recirculation
when Defrost is on (a request from the air quality sensor is not
processed).
♦ After the ignition is switched on, air quality sensor requires
approximately 30 seconds to be operational (warm-up time).
During this time there is no request from the air quality sensor
to the Climatronic control module for Automatic Recirculating
Air Mode.
♦ The air quality sensor contains a highly sensitive electronic
component which can be damaged if it comes in direct contact
with solvents, fuels or chemicals. For this reason, do not install
sensors that may have come into contact with these substan‐
ces.
♦ Under certain ambient influences, when switching on the ig‐
nition (for example, when the air pollution is high), if a fault on
the air quality sensor is stored in the vehicle electrical system
control module -J519- during the air quality sensor warm-up
time, even though the sensor is OK, proceed as follows:

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– Switch off the ignition for minimum 2 minutes.

– Switch on the ignition and wait minimum 2 minutes.
– Read the vehicle electrical system control module DTC mem‐
ory. If the air quality sensor still displays a static malfunction,
perform Guided Fault Finding using vehicle diagnosis, testing
and information system -VAS 5051/- . If the air quality sensor
is no longer displayed as a malfunction, or the malfunction is
sporadic, then the air quality sensor is OK (and does not need
to be observed), erase the DTC memory.
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2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram
Note
♦ On this vehicle, the different control motors (-A- through -N-)

on the A/C are adapted and controlled over a data line. The
different control motors (-A- through -N-) are connected in se‐
quence to the Climatronic Control Module -J255- via this data
line (Lin-Bus). If there is a malfunction on one control motor or
in the wiring, this malfunction can lead to different malfunction
entries with different malfunction types. Check using vehicle
diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the
Guided Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Trou‐
bleshooting & Component locations.
♦ The number of control motors on the A/C depends on the A/C
version (on the Basis A/C system there are 6 control motors,
and on the Comfort A/C system there are 10 control motors).
Refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component
locations.
♦ The sequence of the control motors in the wiring depends on
the A/C version (Basis or Comfort), refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams,
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Troubleshooting & Component locations. On vehicles equip‐
ped with the Comfort A/C system, the Left Temperature Door
Motor -V158- is installed in position -A- . On vehicles with the
Basis A/C system, the Temperature Regulator Door Motor -
V68- is installed at position -A-. Refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams,
Troubleshooting & Component locations.
Dependent on the operation mode or the function of the A/C Gui‐

ded Fault Finding in which a malfunction appears, the effect of
the malfunction and the type of malfunction stored in the DTC
memory is different. Check using the vehicle diagnosis, testing
and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
function.
♦ If there is a malfunction in the control motors sequence (two
or more terminals or control motors were interchanged while
being installed).
– If these control motors were improperly adapted during the
basic setting and the activation of the doors is incorrect (in‐
correct assignment).
– Depending on the adjustment range, if an incorrect end stop
is recognized during the basic setting, then this will be stored
as a malfunction in the DTC memory.
– If the wrong door moves, then the air flow direction is incorrect.
This is not always recognized as a fault depending on the ad‐
justment range Protected
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♦ If there is a malfunction in the normal operation of the A/C,

then the following malfunction entries can result, depending
on the type of malfunction.
– If there is a malfunction in the ground connection to a control
motor, then this control motor can no longer exchange infor‐
mation with the Climatronic control module and this control
motor will store this in the DTC memory.

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– If there is a malfunction in the data line to a control motor (for

example, an interruption in the connector to the control motor
-B- contact 2 ), then this control motor and all the connected
control motors (-C- through -N-) in the sequence switching af‐
ter this motor can no longer exchange information with Clima‐
tronic Control Module; this motor as well as all the other
connected control motors will be stored in the DTC memory.
– If a malfunction occurs in the control motor electronics (for ex‐
ample, in control motor -B-), the control motor -B- can possibly
still exchange information with the with the Climatronic control
module, depending on the type of malfunction, however all the
motors connected after this one (-C- through -N-) will be stored
in the DTC memory.
♦ If there is a malfunction during the basic setting of the A/C,
then the following malfunction entries can result, depending
on the type of malfunction.
– If there is a malfunction in the ground connection to a control
motor, (for example to control motor -B-) , then this control
motor cannot exchange information with the Climatronic con‐
trol module will not be recognized during the basic setting.
During the basic setting, all the control motors from the last
control motor beginning with -N- are re-allocated and re-as‐
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signed; this control motor is no longer in sequence. The Cli‐
matronic control module recognizes that a control motor is
missing and saves the first control motor in the sequence
switching as missing (for example, on left-hand drive vehicles
equipped with the Comfort A/C system, the Left Temperature
Door Motor) ; moreover, the malfunction will display as Auto‐
matic Addressing Malfunctioning and possibly by certain con‐
trol motors Upper or Lower Values Exceeded.
– If there is a malfunction in the data line to a control motor (for
example, an interruption in the connector leading to contact 2
of the control motor -C-), then this motor and all the other con‐
nected motors in the sequence switching can no longer ex‐
change information with the Climatronic control module and
these motors will not be recognized in the basic setting. During
the basic setting, all the control motors from the last control
motor beginning with -N- are re-allocated and re-assigned;
these control motors are no longer in sequence. The Clima‐
tronic control module recognized that several control motors
are missing (only control motors -B- -A- are recognized and
incorrectly assigned and adapted as back pressure door motor
and air recirculation door motor). All other control motors (for
example, with the Comfort A/C system, from the Right Foot‐
well Door Motor -V109- up to the left temperature door motor)
are stored in the DTC memory as missing and the malfunction
is displayed as Automatic Addressing malfunctioning.
– If a malfunction occurs in the control motor electronics or dur‐
ing the basic setting (for example, in control motor -C-), the
motor can possibly still exchange information with the with the
Climatronic control module depending on the type of malfunc‐
tion, however all the motors connected after this one (up to
motor -N-) no data can be exchanged. The Climatronic control
module recognizes that several control motors are missing
(only control motors -C- up to -A- are recognized and incor‐
rectly assigned and adapted as recirculation door motor and
Back Pressure Door Motor -V71- and right footwell door mo‐
tor). All other control motors (for example equipped with the
Comfort A/C system, from the Right Center Vent Motor -V111-
up to the left temperature door motor) are stored in the DTC
memory as missing and the malfunction is displayed as Auto‐
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2.13 Back Pressure Door Motor

♦ The position of the fresh air- and back pressure door is visible
via the air intake opening in the plenum chamber when the air
recirculation is closed (if necessary, remove the plenum cham‐
ber cover and cover over fresh air intake, refer to
⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air Intake”, page 172 ).
♦ For air flow regulation, fresh air intake channel is closed par‐
tially via air flow door at high vehicle speed (from approxi‐
mately. 80 km/h) by Climatronic Control Module -J255-
(position of recirculating air door is specified by the Climatronic
control module).
♦ To reduce the change in noise from the Fresh Air Blower -V2-
due to different air intake when switching from fresh air to
recirculation or vice versa, the Back Pressure Door Motor -
V71- and Recirculation Door Motor -V113- are activated as
follows:
– When switching from fresh air to recirculation mode, the re‐
circulation door is first opened, then the fresh air intake chan‐
nel is closed via the back pressure and fresh air door.
– When switching from recirculation to fresh air mode, the fresh
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air intake channel is first closed by the back pressure/fresh air
door, then the recirculation door is closed.
– In partially recirculating air mode, recirculating air door -E- is
opened and back pressure- / fresh air flow door is brought into
an intermediate position by the Climatronic control module
(fresh air and recirculating air intake channel are slightly
opened simultaneously). This achieves improved cool-off in
certain temperature ranges and simultaneously draws in a
certain portion of fresh air as well.
2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door

Overview
Note
♦ On the Comfort A/C system, the front right temperature doors

⇒ Item 1 (page 70) and the front left ⇒ Item 2 (page 70)
are each actuated by one control motor (Right Temperature
Door Motor -V159- and Left Temperature door Motor -V158- ) .
Both temperature doors for the rear right vents
⇒ Item 3 (page 70) and the rear left ⇒ Item 4 (page 70) are
connected to each other by a connector rod; they are actuated
via the Rear Temperature door Motor -V137-
⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256 .
♦ On the Basis A/C system, the temperature door for the right
instrument panel vents ⇒ Item 1 (page 70) and the front and
rear right footwell vents ⇒ Item 3 (page 70) as well as the
temperature door for the left instrument panel
permittedvents
⇒ Item 2 (page 70) and the front and rear left footwell
with respect to thevents
correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
⇒ Item 4 (page 70) are connected to each other by the shafts
( ⇒ Item 13 (page 71) and ⇒ Item 12 (page 71) ) . The right
temperature door shafts ⇒ Item 3 (page 70) and the left tem‐
perature door shafts ⇒ Item 4 (page 70) are connected to
each other by a connector rod; they are both actuated by the
Temperature Regulator door Motor -V68-
⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256 .

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1 - Upper Right Temperature

Door
❑ On the Comfort A/C sys‐
tem, for the right and
center instrument panel
vents as well as the front
right footwell vent.
❑ On the Basis A/C sys‐
tem, for the right and
vents.
❑ In this illustration, the
temperature door is
shown in the Heat posi‐
tion.
Note
2 - Upper Left Temperature

Door
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tem, for the left and left
vents as well as for the
front left footwell vent.
❑ On the Basis A/C sys‐
tem, for the left and cen‐
ter instrument panel
vents
⇒ Item 1 (page 70) .
❑ In this illustration, the
temperature door is
shown in the Cooling
position.
3 - Lower Right Temperature
Door
tem, for the rear right footwell vents.
❑ On the Basis A/C system, for the front right and rear right footwell vents ⇒ Item 1 (page 70) .
❑ In this illustration, the temperature door is shown in the Cooling position.
4 - Lower Left Temperature Door
❑ On the Comfort A/C system, for the rear left footwell vents.
❑ On the Basis A/C system, for the left front and the left rear footwell vents, refer to ⇒ Item 1 (page 70) .
❑ In this illustration, the temperature door
permitted unless is shown
authorised by AUDIinAG.theAUDIHeat position.
AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
5 - Right Radiator Housing
❑ Different versions, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems) .
6 - Left Radiator Housing
❑ Different versions, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems) .
❑ Covered with different foam seals, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems)
8 - Foam Seal
❑ Only on vehicle equipped with the Comfort A/C system; present to separate the air flow between the right
and left side.
9 - Foam Seal
❑ Only on vehicle equipped with the Comfort A/C system; present to separate the air flow between the front
and rear.

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10 - Auxiliary Air Heater Heating Element -Z35- / Honey comb

❑ Covered with different foam seals, depending on the (Comfort and Basis A/C systems).
Note
11 - Foam Seal
❑ Only on vehicle equipped with the Comfort A/C system; present to separate the air flow between the right
and left side.
12 - Upper Temperature Door Shaft
❑ On the Basis A/C system, connected with the shaft ⇒ Item 13 (page 71) (the doors move together).
13 - Lower Temperature Door Shaft
❑ On the Basis A/C system,Protected
connected withCopying
by copyright. the shaft ⇒ Item
for private 12 (page
or commercial 71)in part
purposes, (theor in
doors move
whole, is not together).
14 - Upper Temperature Door Shaft
❑ On the Comfort A/C system, located in the shaft ⇒ Item 15 (page 71) (the doors move independent of
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each other).
15 - Lower Temperature Door Shaft
❑ On the Comfort A/C system, located in the shaft ⇒ Item 14 (page 71) (the doors move independent of
each other).

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3 Specifications
⇒ “3.1 Capacities”, page 72
⇒ “3.2 Fastener Tightening Specifications”, page 73
3.1 Capacities
Refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil capacities, refer to ⇒ Re‐
frigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Installa‐
tion .
– Empty, evacuate and charge refrigerant circuit, refer to ⇒ Re‐
frigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
– Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit, refer
to
page 11 .
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Note
♦ Note the information regarding operating the A/C system after

filling. ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal
and Installation .
♦ Depending on the allocation of the service connection an on
the refrigerant line, and on the version of the vehicle, it may
be necessary to remove the additional reinforcement on the
left suspension strut dome so that the service coupling of the
service station can be connected on the Audi Q5. Refer to ⇒
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Removal and
Installation and ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ;
♦ Depending on time period of production and on engine, com‐
pressor construction type may vary. Refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog.
♦ At start of production, compressors manufactured by Denso
(type ^ SEU 14) on 6 cylinder vehicles were installed. Com‐
pressors from other manufacturers may also be installed at a
later time, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog and ⇒ Refrigerant
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♦ Depending on the type of A/C compressor, different refrigerant
oil capacities are intended for the refrigerant circuit, refer to
Electronic Parts Catalog and ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing;
♦ Compressor as replacement part has different oil fill capaci‐
ties, therefore note the exact partto the

number, refer to Electronic
with respect correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Parts Catalog and ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr.
00 ; Removal and Installation . The reason for the different oil
capacities in the compressor is the design of the compressor
itself, note these oil capacities. Too much oil in the circuit leads
to higher pressures and reduces cooling performance of the
system. Too little oil may lead to lubrication problems in the
compressor.
♦ Always fill refrigerant circuit as far as upper tolerance limit
(some refrigerant remains in filler hoses).
♦ The refrigerant circuit may only be filled with approved refrig‐
erant oils. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ Zexel / Valeo, Sanden and Denso A/C compressors require
different refrigerant oils. ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep.
Gr. 00 ; Removal and Installation and Electronic Parts Cata‐
log.
♦ Use only the specified oil from a sealed container and always
reseal oil container immediately after use (PAG oil absorbs
moisture). Do not use oil if it is contaminated with moisture or
if oil container has been left open.
♦ Additional notes, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep.
3.2 Fastener Tightening Specifications

Component Fastener Size Nm
Denso A/C Compressor Oil Drain Plug 30
Denso A/C Compressor Pressure Relief Valve 10
A/C Compressor to Engine Bracket Bolt 25
A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor to Refrigerant Line 5
Coolant Pipe Bracket to Heat Exchanger Connector Flange Bolt 2.5
3. Specifications 73
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Component Fastener Size Nm

Dryer Cartridge Retaining Screw (with filter) 2
Evaporator Connector to Evaporator Bolt 5
Expansion Valve to Evaporator Refrigerant Line Bolt 10
Fluid Reservoir to Condenser 10
Fresh Air Intake to Plenum Bolt 3
Refrigerant Line to Condenser Bolt 9
Refrigerant Line to Compressor Bolt M6 9
Refrigerant Line to Compressor Bolt M8 25
Refrigerant Line with inner Heat Exchanger to Expansion Valve Bolt 10
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4 Diagnosis and Testing

⇒ “4.1 Components Actuated by A/C System”, page 75
⇒ “4.2 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor, Checking Signal”,
page 82
⇒ “4.3 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve, Checking Signal”, page
83
⇒ “4.4 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve, Electrical Test”,
page 88
⇒ “4.5 Air Quality Sensor, Checking Signal”, page 88
⇒ “4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking”, page 93
⇒ “4.7 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Checking”,
page 103
4.1 Components Actuated by A/C System

⇒ “4.1.1 Heated Rear Window, Checking”, page 76
⇒ “4.1.2 Front Seat Heating and Ventilation, Checking”,
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page 77
Note
Various vehicle electrical components (e.g. Heated Rear Window

-Z1- and heated seats) that do not belong to the heater are acti‐
vated by the Climatronic Control Module -J255- . On the heated
rear window for example, the switch on request is sent over the
data bus system to the Comfort System Central Control Module
-J393- ; the comfort system central control module controls, via
the Rear Window Defogger Relay -J9- the heated rear window,
refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component loca‐
tions. Electrical testing of these components must be performed
as described in Guided Fault Finding for the A/C system and the
Central Control Unit for Comfort Systems using vehicle diagnosis,
testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault
Finding function.
4. Diagnosis and Testing 75

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4.1.1 Heated Rear Window, Checking
Note
♦ If there is a condition that the heating for the rear window can‐
not be switched on (short circuit in the connection to the Rear
Window Defogger Relay -J9- , interruption in the current sup‐
ply to the Comfort System Central Control Module -J393- etc.),
this will be stored as a malfunction in the Comfort System
Central Control Module and the information will be sent via the
data bus system to the Climatronic Control Module -J255- ;
this must be read in the malfunction memory in the Comfort
System Central Control Module using vehicle diagnosis, test‐
ing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault
Finding function. The Heated Rear Window -Z1- control is dis‐
played in the comfort system central control module measured
value block using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
♦ If the stored value in the Vehicle Electrical System Control
Module -J519- or the measured voltage on terminal 30 falls
below a value stored in the vehicle electrical system control
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module or in the Climatronic control module, the rear window
heating will be switched off completely (or the power reduced)
and by doing so, the load on the generator is reduced. Check
♦ If the heated rear window must be switched off bydue
Protected to low
voltage, the window heater lamp button in the Climatronic
control module stays on. If the switch-off lasts longer than 150
seconds, then the Climatronic control module will switch off

the indicator lamp.
♦ The Climatronic control module measured values block indi‐
cates that the rear window heating is switched on or why no
activation is occurring despite a request. Check using vehicle
Guided Fault Finding function..
♦ The function test for the heated rear window control is descri‐
bed in the guided fault finding for the central control unit for
comfort systems using the vehicle diagnosis, testing and in‐
function.
♦ The heated rear window stays switched on at outside temper‐
atures up to 0 °C until ignition is switched off (heated rear
window can be switched manually at anytime). If temperature
becomes greater than 0 °C during a driving period, switch-off
of Heated Rear Window occurs after operating time stored in
the Climatronic Control Module has elapsed (approximately.
10 minutes). Refer to Owner's Manual.
♦ The heated rear window is switched off at an outside temper‐
ature higher than 0 °C by the Climatronic control module after
approximately 10 minutes (activation time depends on the
coding and the version of the Climatronic control module).
Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
-VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
cific engines as optional equipment. On vehicles with the Start/
Stop System, the rear window defogging is switched off when‐
ever the Stop function is active (to protect the battery). The
setting for the rear window defogger remains stored in the Cli‐
matronic control module. After the engine is started again by
the Start function, rear window defogging is switched on again.

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4.1.2 Front Seat Heating and Ventilation,

Checking
Components Which Participate in the Control of the Seat Heating
and Seat Ventilation
The Climatronic Control Module -J255- sends the request to
switch on the seat heating / seat ventilation via the data bus sys‐
tem to the respective control unit (the control unit depends on the
vehicle version and vehicle equipment level. Check using vehicle
diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Gui‐
ded Fault Finding function for each control unit).
♦ On vehicles without a Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjust‐
ment Control Module -J136- , the Vehicle Electrical System
Control Module -J519- directly controls the driver seat heating;
the seat ventilation, where applicable, is controlled via the Left
Front Seat Ventilation Control Module -J800- by the vehicle
electrical system control module (different measured values
block assignment in the vehicle electrical system control mod‐
ule ).
♦ On vehicles without a Passenger Memory Seat Control Mod‐
ule -J521- , the vehicle electrical system control module di‐
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rectly controls the passenger seat heating; the seat ventilation,
where applicable, is controlled via the Right Front Seat Venti‐
lation Control Module -J799- by the vehicle electrical system
control module (different measured values block assignment
in the vehicle electrical system control module ).
♦ On vehicles equipped with a driver seat with entry assist and/
or memory function, the memory seat/steering column adjust‐
ment control module directly controls the driver's seat heating
and seat ventilation, if applicable (different measured value
block assignment in the vehicle electrical system control mod‐
ule).
♦ On vehicles with front passenger seat with power entry assist,
the passenger memory seat control module control the pas‐
senger seat heating.
cific engines as optional equipment. If the vehicle has the
Start/Stop System, the seat heating and ventilation is switched
off whenever the Stop function is active (to protect the battery).
The setting for the heated seat control (and seat ventilation)
remains stored in the Climatronic control module. After the
engine is started again by the Start function, seat heating
Protected and Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright.
ventilation is switched on again. Check using vehicle diagno‐
sis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the
with Guided

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Note
♦ The control of the right front seat ventilation control module

and the left front seat ventilation control module by the vehicle
electrical system control module takes place via a local Data
bus, refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Compo‐
nent locations.
♦ The control of the seat heating and seat ventilation can be
different between the Audi A5 and Audi A4, refer to ⇒ Wiring
diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations
♦ The display of the different data for controlling the seat heating
and ventilation (by the Climatronic control module transmitted
setting, the specified and actual seat temperature, etc.) is per‐
formed by the different vehicle electrical system control mod‐
ule measured value blocks and / or by the memory seat/
steering column adjustment control module, shown using ve‐
hicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/-
in the Guided Fault Finding function depending on the vehicle
version and equipment.
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♦ If there is a condition, where the heating or ventilation of the

driver or passenger seat cannot be switched on (for example
due to a short circuit in the connection to a seat heater element
or an interruption in the current supply to the respective control
unit, etc.), this will be stored as a malfunction in the vehicle
electrical system control module, in the memory seat/steering
column adjustment control module or in passenger memory
seat control module (depending on the vehicle type and the
vehicle equipment level). Currently no information is sent to
the Climatronic control module via the data bus system; the
DTC memory must be read out in each control unit or in the
Comfort System Central Control Module -J393- using vehicle
Guided Fault Finding function. If there is a complaint about
seat heating or seat ventilation, first check the control unit
DTC, which controls the seat heating and seat ventilation.
♦ The function test of the heated seats and seat ventilation con‐
trol is described in the Guided Fault Finding function for each
control unit ( vehicle electrical system control module, memory
seat/steering column adjustment control module or passenger
memory seat control module, depending on the vehicle ver‐
sion and vehicle equipment). check using vehicle diagnosis,
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♦ If, for example on the vehicle electrical system control module
the measured current on terminal 30 falls below the value
stored in the vehicle electrical system control module, the
heated seat and seat ventilation output will be reduced or
switched off completely in order to reduce the load on the
generator. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and infor‐
mation system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding func‐
tion.
♦ The measuring value block in the Climatronic Control Module
displays which setting for the seat heating or the seat ventila‐
tion has been selected. Depending on the version and equip‐
ment level of the vehicle, the seat heating and seat ventilation
control, the actual and specified seat temperature, the actual
current flowing through the seat heating, etc. will appear in the
individual control module (for example, inside measured val‐
ues block for the on board display. Check using vehicle
permitted diag‐ by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
unless authorised
nosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the
♦ Depending on the vehicle version, the seat heating and ven‐
tilation for the front passenger seat can switch off after a
certain period of time when it recognizes that the seat is empty,
refer to Owner's Manual.
♦ There are different versions of the Climatronic control module,
refer to Electronic Parts Catalog. The different versions can
be recognized, for example, by the symbols on the buttons
-A- (for vehicles equipped with seat heating) and -B- (vehicles
with seat heating / seat ventilation).
♦ When the seat heating is switched on, the function indicator
light in the button -A- and -B- illuminates red and the seat
heating setting appears in the Climatronic control module -C-
and in the MMI display for a specific amount of time. Refer to
Owner's Manual, Infotainment / MMI Manuals.

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♦ The seat heating and ventilation is adjusted by the Climatronic

control module; the adjustment is transmitted to the vehicle
electrical system control module via the data bus. The speci‐
fied temperatures for the different seat heating and seat ven‐
tilation settings are stored in the vehicle electrical system
control module. Depending on the version of the vehicle elec‐
trical system control module and on the production date of the
vehicle, the specified temperature for the seat heating and
ventilation can be different with the same setting on the Cli‐
matronic control module. Check using vehicle diagnosis, test‐
Finding function (for the vehicle electrical system control mod‐
ule).
Note the following when operating the seat ventilation:
♦ When the seat ventilation is switched on, the function indicator
light in the button -B- will illuminate blue and the seat ventila‐
tion setting will be displayed in the Climatronic control module
-C- and in the MMI display for certain amount of time. Refer to
Owner's Manual, Infotainment / MMI Manuals.
♦ The specified temperature for the seat depends on the seat
ventilation setting (approximately 33 °C at setting 1 and ap‐
proximately 18 °C at setting 6). If the actual temperature in the
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seat is less than the specified temperature, then the seat heat‐
ing will be controlled until the specified temperature is
reached. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and informa‐
tion system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function
(for example, for the vehicle electrical system control module ).
♦ Depending on seat temperature and selected level of seat
ventilation, the seat heater can be switched on automatically
by the control module. If necessary, only the seat cushion is
heated in seat ventilation mode, seat bolster heating is not
switched on. Refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting &
Component locations.
♦ The blower activation for the seat cushion and seat backrest
(2 blowers each in the seat backrest and seat cushion) de‐

pends on the seat ventilation setting (approximately 40% of
the maximum output at setting 1, and approximately 85% at
setting 6). If the seat temperature is below 15 °C, then the
blowers in the seat are not activated; the blowers for the seat
cushion and the seat backrest are only activated until the
measured seat temperature is above 15 °C (when the seat
ventilation is switched on, seat heating element heats the
seat). Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information
system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function (For
example, for the vehicle electrical system control module, for
the Memory Seat/Steering Column Adjustment Control Mod‐
ule -J136- and for the Passenger Memory Seat Control Mod‐
ule -J521- , depending on the vehicle). Refer to ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Description and Operation and ⇒ Rep.
Gr. 74 ; Description and Operation (for the arrangement of the
components in the seat).
♦ The activation of the seat heating depends on the setting for
the seat heater and the measured value of the temperature
sensor in the seat cushion (activation at setting 1 up to ap‐
proximately 18 °C and in setting 6 up to approximately 60 °C).
-VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function. (For exam‐
ple, for the vehicle electrical system control module, for the
memory seat/steering column adjustment control module and
for the passenger memory seat control module, depending on
the vehicle). Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 72 ; Descrip‐
tion and Operation and ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 74 ;
Description and Operation (for the arrangement of the com‐
ponents in the seat).

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♦ With seat ventilation mode, the seat can be heated up to the

following seat temperature, depending on selected level of
seat ventilation; also, at a low seat temperature, the output of
the blower fan installed in the seat can be reduced. Check
5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function . (For example, for
the vehicle electrical system control module, for the memory
seat/steering column adjustment control module and for the
passenger memory seat control module, depending on the
vehicle).
♦ The activation of the seat ventilation is controlled by different
control units depending on the vehicle version and equipment
level. The Climatronic control module sends the information to
the respective control unit (depending on the version of the
vehicle and the equipment level) via the data bus system and
via the seat ventilation setting memory seat/steering column
adjustment control module, the passenger memory seat con‐
trol module and the vehicle electrical system control module).
locations. The memory seat/steering column adjustment con‐
trol module, the passenger memory seat control module di‐
rectly control, for example, the different blowers installed in the
seats. Via a Lin-Bus, the vehicle electrical system control
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module first activates the Right Front Seat Ventilation Control
Module -J799- and if necessary, the Left Front Seat Ventilation
Control Module -J800- (depending on the equipment level);
andtothe right front seat ventilation control module and the left
with respect the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
front seat ventilation control module then activate, for exam‐
ple, the different blowers installed in the seats. Refer to ⇒ Wir‐
ing diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations and
vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/-
in the Guided Fault Finding function for the vehicle electrical
system control module, for the memory seat/steering column
adjustment control module, the passenger memory seat con‐
trol module.

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4.2 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor,

Checking Signal
Note
♦ The coolant performance cannot be checked when the A/C

Pressure/Temperature Sensor -G395- is removed, the Clima‐
tronic Control Module -J255- does not switch on the A/C
compressor. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and infor‐
tion.
♦ Check the refrigerant pressure sensor and the refrigerant tem‐
perature measured values using vehicle diagnosis, testing and
function.
♦ The A/C pressure/temperature sensor exchanges information
with the Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- via
a local Data bus. The vehicle electrical system control module
transmits the data via the Data bus to the Climatronic control
module.
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♦ The temperature measured by the A/C pressure/temperature
sensor differs from the actual refrigerant temperature because
of the A/C pressure/temperature sensor design and its com‐
ponent location. Because of this, it is not currently evaluated
and is not used to regulate the A/C system.
♦ Only the A/C pressure/temperature sensor may be installed in
this vehicle (gray housing color), refer to Electronic Parts Cat‐
alog.
♦ After switching off the A/C compressor on this vehicle, it may
take a long time until the pressure on the high pressure side
(the expansion valve is cold and the pressure on the low pres‐
sure side increases quickly after switching off, the expansion
valve closes and the refrigerant can flow slowly on the low
pressure side.
Preparation with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.

– Remove the upper cover on the lock carrier cover. Refer to ⇒
Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and Installation .

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– Disconnect the electrical connector -A- .

Routing for the 3-pin Connector on the A/C Pressure/Tempera‐
ture Sensor -A-.
1- Ground
2- Signal output – via the local Data bus to the vehicle electrical
system control module
3- Terminal 75 (positive)
Test Sequence:
– Switch on the ignition.
– Check the ground and plus connection to the terminal -A- .
– Check the connection and the function of the A/C pressure/
temperature sensor as described in vehicle diagnosis, testing
ing function.
Note
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♦ The A/C compressor (A/C Compressor Regulator Valve -
N280- ) is not actuated when the connector -A- is disconnec‐
ted.
♦ The A/C pressure/temperature sensor is an electronic control
module over which a local data bus exchanges information
with the vehicle electrical system control module. Check using
in the Guided Fault Finding function.
4.3 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve,

Checking Signal
♦ Connector test kit -V.A.G 1594 C-
♦ DSO Measuring Lead 1 & 2 -VAS 5051/8-
♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/-
Note
♦ The test for an A/C compressor manufactured by Denso of

type 6 SEU 14 is described in the following. Test is to be per‐
formed in the same way for vehicles with a different compres‐
sor type or a different manufacturer.
♦ The following describes checking a vehicle with a 6 cylinder
TDI engine; the procedure can vary on vehicles with a different
engine.
Preparation
– Remove front noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.

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Test Sequence
– Disconnect electrical connector -B- on A/C Compressor Reg‐
ulator Valve -N280- -A-.
– Using an adapter cable from the -V.A.G 1594 C- recreate the
connection between terminal -A- and terminal -B- on the A/C
compressor regulator valve.
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Note
♦ The A/C compressor regulator valve is controlled by the vehi‐

cle electrical system control module via a request by the
Climatronic control module. Check using vehicle diagnosis,
♦ The above illustration shows a A/C compressor where the
connector -A- leading to the vehicle wiring harness is directly
connected on the A/C compressor regulator valve (connector
-B-). Depending on the version of the A/C compressor, the
connector -B- may also have a short wire.
♦ The A/C compressor regulator valve control is displayed in the
vehicle electrical system control module measured values
block. The maximum control current depends on the version
of the Climatronic control module. Check using vehicle
permitted diag‐
nosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- inwiththe Gui‐
ded Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Trouble‐
shooting & Component locations.
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♦ The measured current that flows through the A/C compressor
regulator valve, is displayed in the Climatronic control module
measured values block and in the vehicle electrical system
control module measured values block. Check using vehicle
♦ If the required actual current is not flowing through the A/C
compressor regulator valve check vehicle electrical system
control module positive and ground connections and the wire
connections between the vehicle electrical system control
module and the A/C compressor regulator valve for short cir‐
cuit, contact resistance and interchanged wires according to
the wiring diagram, refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshoot‐
♦ An adapter cable can also be used for this test. To do this, e.g.
use one connector each -A- and -B- (part number 1J0 973 702
and 1J0 973 802 and relevant terminal contacts), two standard
sockets for banana connectors -C- and two wires with 0.5 mm
2 diameter.

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– Connect the -VAS 5051/8- to the adapter cables.

– Measuring lead (signal wire) to terminal -2- of connector -B-.
– Measuring lead (shielding, Ground) to terminal -1- of connec‐
tor -B-.
– Set the measurement mode -VAS 5051/- select operating
mode Test Instruments: DSO (Digital Storage Oscilloscope).
– Select 5 V/Div = 0.5 ms/Div (5 volts DC and 0.5 milliseconds
per unit)
– Start the engine.
– Adjust the temperature preset to maximum cooling on the Cli‐
matronic control module.
– Switch the A/C compressor activation on and off by pressing
the AC button (with an indicator lamp when the A/C compres‐
sor is on) on the Climatronic control module.
Shown on screen of oscilloscope, depending on setting of the
Climatronic control module:
– In operating mode OFF or AC off (indicator light in AC button
does not come on), no square wave signal (the A/C Compres‐
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sor Regulator Valve is not activated).

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– In operating mode Auto and AC On (indicator lamps in buttons

come on) and temperature preselect for maximum cooling
output, a square wave signal with an impulse width -A- be‐
tween 75 % and 100 % (the control valve is activated).
Note
♦ The Fig. shows a signal with a duty cycle of approximately 80

%.
♦ The impulse width -A- is dependent upon the desired cooling
output, vehicle voltage, etc. (over the width of region -A-, the
voltage is regulated via the A/C compressor regulator valve
from the vehicle electrical system control module based on the
request from the Climatronic control module.
♦ The signal distance -B- is always 2 milliseconds (corresponds
to frequency of 500 Hertz).
♦ The duty cycle is determined by the ratio of impulse width
-A- and signal distance -B-.
– The impulse width of the square-wave signal changes de‐
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pending on the Climatronic control module setting and the
environmental conditions (duty cycle between 100 % and larg‐
er than 30 %, the A/C compressor regulator valve is activated
so the compressor output necessary to reach the specified
temperatures is achieved).
Note
♦ The A/C compressor regulator valve is controlled so that the

maximum permissible current of approximately 0.65 A flows
via the A/C compressor regulator valve (maximum cooling
output) whenever Auto, and AC On (the indicator lamp in the
buttons are on) and the temperature control is set to Lo.
♦ In control mode, actuation time is governed by required cool‐
ing output and vehicle electrical system voltage, for example.
It is however always of sufficient duration to achieve a mean
current of 0.3 A.
♦ A/C compressor regulator valve electrical test, refer to

⇒ “4.4 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve, Electrical Test”, page
88 .

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4.4 A/C Compressor Regulator Valve, Elec‐

trical Test
Note
♦ Perform an electrical test on the A/C Compressor Regulator

Valve -N280- as described in Guided Fault Finding for the A/
C system vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -
VAS 5051/- .
♦ The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- ⇒ Wiring
diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations actuates
the A/C compressor regulator valve. The request to activate
and the necessary current to regulate compressor output to
reach the desired temperature at the evaporator. Sent to the
vehicle electrical system control module via the Climatronic
Control Module -J255- data bus. The vehicle electrical system
control module then activates the A/C compressor regulator
valve.
♦ If a fault in the A/C compressor regulator valve is detected,
then it will be stored in the vehicle electrical system control
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module DTC memory and in the Climatronic control module.
When reading the Climatronic Control Unit memory, you will
be requested to check the Vehicle Electrical System Control
Module memory. Use vehicle diagnosis, testing and informa‐
tion system -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
♦ The actuation of the A/C compressor regulator valve is dis‐
played in the vehicle electrical system control module. Use
4.5 Air Quality Sensor, Checking Signal

♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/-
with Diagnostic cable -VAS 5051/5A-
♦ Commercial gas lighter.
Note
♦ Air Quality Sensor -G238- is installed only on vehicles with a

Comfort version A/C system.
♦ The Air Quality Sensor needs approximately 2 minutes until is
has reached its operating temperature after switching on the
ignition; during the warm-up phase, the Air Quality Sensor
function is limited.
♦ During the warm-up phase, Air Quality Sensor malfunctions
may occur under certain ambient conditions. Replace the Air
Quality Sensor only if the Air Quality Sensor is repeatedly ap‐
pearing as defective. If, switching the ignition off and then on
again, (waiting at least 2 minutes) the Air Quality Sensor
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longer needs to be monitored (erase the DTC memory) using
Test Requirements
♦ Vehicle standing in a clean atmosphere (away from running
engines, exhaust vents, etc.).

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♦ Engine compartment and the plenum chamber are clean (not

contaminated with oil or fuel).
♦ The engine compartment and the plenum chamber were not
sprayed with cleaning agents or preservatives containing sol‐
vents.
♦ Automatic recirculating air mode is switched on.
Note
It is possible to switch the automatic recirculating air mode on or

off via the A/C System in the Car menu in the MMI (Multi Media
Interface). Refer to the Infotainment / MMI Operating Manuals.
Checking
– Pull the left rubber seal -B- as far as necessary ⇒ Body Ex‐
terior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and Installation .
– Remove the fresh air intake cover on the wind cowl -A- or the
wind cowl (different styles)⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 .
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If necessary, carefully loosen the wind cowl from the windshield

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– With the ignition switched off, connect the -VAS 5051/5A- to
the 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) of vehicle and perform
the self diagnosis using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Find‐
ing function.
– Start engine.
– Check DTC memory of Climatronic control module using -VAS
– Set the Climatronic control module to Auto (Comfort system) .
– Using the MMI (Multi Media Interface) set Automatic Recircu‐
lating Air Mode in the Climatronic control module, refer to
Infotainment / MMI Operating Manuals.
– Wait 2 minutes. (Air Quality Sensor warm-up time).
– Using -VAS 5051/- select read measured values block Read
Measured Values Block and then read the measured values
for the air quality sensor using vehicle diagnosis, testing and
function.
Note
The NOx- portion (nitrogen oxide) and the CO- portion (carbon
monoxide) in the air measured by the air quality sensor is dis‐
played in the measured values block; explanation for possible
displays use -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.

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– Rotate the Air Quality Sensor -A- approximately 90° to the left
and remove it from the fresh air intake -C- .
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– Allow a little bit of gas from the lighter flow past -B- from the
top area -A- of the air quality sensor.
Note
If the Air Quality Sensor comes in contact with cigarette smoke or

with gas from an ignitor, it will react since ignitor gas is heavier
than air; remove the Air Quality Sensor.
– Select and read the air quality sensor measured values using
Specified Values
♦ The measured values increase opposite to the output value
and show that both sensors in the air quality sensor are work‐
ing correctly and the measured values are correctly evaluated.
– Wait a short period time (approximately 1 minute, depending
on amount of test gas flowing into the sensor).
– Read the air quality sensor measured values.
Specified Values
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♦ The measured values will return to the output values and by
doing so, show that both sensors are working correctly, and
that the sensor electronics evaluated the measured values
correctly.
Note
Due to changed pollution values, it is possible that different values

can be displayed than those by the first measuring.
– Read the display with the measured values for the A/C oper‐
ating status (recirculation/fresh air operation).
Specified Values
♦ The display field will show that the A/C is working in the fresh
air mode.
Note
♦ If a deviating value from the Fresh Air Mode is displayed in the

measured values block, then there is already a request for re‐
circulating air mode (for example, due to the request for Max‐
imum Cooling Output or Manual Recirculating Air Mode).
Select a setting that does not require recirculating air mode.
♦ If it appears in the measured values block that the air quality
sensor is already requesting automatic air recirculation, then,
if necessary, clean the plenum chamber or move the vehicle
into an area where the air is cleaner. Check using -VAS 5051/-

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– Allow a little bit of gas from the lighter flow past -B- from the
top area -A- of the air quality sensor.
– Read the recirculation/fresh air mode display.
Specified Values
♦ In the measured values block, it will be displayed that a request
for air recirculation is present and that the A/C system is work‐
ing in the air recirculation mode.
Note
♦ If it shows in the measured values block that the air quality

sensor has requested automatic air recirculation, this request
will not be performed based on a shut-off requirement from the

Climatronic control module. Repair cause for this switch off

condition. Check using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Find‐
ing function.
♦ In order to avoid frequent shifting of the recirculated air/fresh
air doors and the recirculation doors, the requirement of the
air quality sensor for Automatic Air Recirculation mode re‐
mains for at least 25 seconds (minimum duration period), even
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if the pollutant concentration is so far reduced that recirculated
air mode is no longer necessary.
– Wait a short period time (approximately 1 minute, depending

on amount of test gas flowing into the sensor).
♦ If the measured value block shows that there is no longer a
request for air recirculation, then the A/C system is working
again in the fresh air mode.
If the Function of Air Quality Sensor is OK for This Test and There
is a Customer Complaint Continue as Follows:
– Check the dust and pollen filter for soiling, refer to
– With the ignition switched off, connect the -VAS 5051/5A- to
the 16-pin Data Link Connector (DLC) of vehicle and perform
the self diagnosis and Automatic air recirculation.
– Using the -VAS 5051- select Read Measured Value Block us‐
ing -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
Note
Second person is required to read out values displayed while

driving.
Always Pay Attention to the Safety Instructions While Using -VAS

– Read the displays in the measured value block for the air qual‐
ity sensor values and the recirculation/fresh air mode request.
– Drive the vehicle into an area with a relatively clean atmos‐
phere (system in fresh-air mode).
– Then drive vehicle into an area where the atmosphere is pol‐
luted (e.g. onto an uphill road with lorry traffic).
– Read the displays in the different display fields. The displays
in the different display fields must change; for example, when
driving through a diesel exhaust cloud.

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Note
Also note descriptions

⇒ “2.9.2 Components on Right Side”, page 60 (Dust and Pollen
Filter) and ⇒ “2.11 Air Quality Sensor Function”, page 63 .
4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking

⇒ “4.6.1 A/C Cooling Output, Testing Requirements”, page 93
⇒ “4.6.2 Cooling Output, Checking”, page 95
⇒ “4.6.3 Required Cooling Output Not Reached, Malfunction No‐
tification”, page 100
⇒ “4.6.4 Ice Formation on Evaporator, Localizing Malfunction”,
page 102
♦ Diagnostic operation system -VAS 5051/- (or Vehicle Diagno‐
sis and Service System -VAS 5052- ) with the corresponding
connector cable.
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♦ Standard thermometer (for temperature measurements, if
necessary a thermometer with 2 measuring probes for simul‐
taneous measurement e.g. for temperature at right and left)
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example, Defrost is selected, the Stop Function is not possible
specified value using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
function.
♦ Vehicles with the Start/Stop System have an additional cool‐
ant pump -V50- for the Stop function depending on the vehicle
equipment level and on the version of the vehicle. Refer to
⇒ “2.8.4 Coolant Pump, 6-Cylinder FSI Engine”, page 54 , ⇒
Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; General Information and -
VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
♦ Depending on the version of the vehicle, the coolant pump is
controlled not only when the Stop function is active, but also
when the engine is running, for example, when the tempera‐
ture preset is set to Warm on the Climatronic control module
(HI appears in the display on the display and control head and
in the MMI). The coolant pump is activated to support the en‐
gine coolant pump. Check using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided
4.6.1 A/C Cooling Output, Testing Require‐

ments
♦ Ambient temperature greater than 15 °C.
♦ Radiator and condenser are clean (if necessary clean).
♦ The ribbed belt for A/C compressor drive is OK and correctly
tensioned and the belt pulley actually drives the A/C compres‐
sor, refer to ⇒ “5.2 A/C Compressor Belt Pulley”, page 123 .

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♦ All air ducts, covers and seals OK and properly installed.

♦ Air flow through dust and pollen filter not obstructed by dirt,
refer to ⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159 .
♦ Air intake apparatus (in fresh air and recirculating air mode) is
not impaired by soiling or components installed as retrofit.
♦ Vehicle not exposed to sunlight.
♦ The engine is warm (the coolant temperature is higher than 80
°C).
♦ Climatronic control module DTC memory was checked and
erased, basic setting was performed and the Climatronic con‐
trol module coding was checked using -VAS 5051/- in the
♦ The Climatronic control module adaptation was checked using
♦ All instrument panel vents open.
♦ Hood closed.
♦ The engine is running.
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Set the Basis Climatronic control module as follows:
♦ Auto operating mode (indicator light in the AUTO button lights
up).
♦ Temperature preselect Cold (display LO in the MMI display).
♦ The A/C compressor is switched on (the indicator lamp in the
AC button comes on).
♦ Preselect
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lows:
♦ Auto operating mode (the indicator lamp in both AUTO buttons
lights up).
♦ Temperature preselect cold for the driver's and passenger's
side (displayLO for the driver's and passenger's side in the
Climatronic control module display and in the Multi Media In‐
terface display).
♦ Preselect for the fresh air blower maximum speed (display in

the A/C Control Head and in the Multi Media Interface display,
level 10 or greater).
Note
♦ The indicator lamp in the AUTO button(s) goes out when the
fresh air blower speed is changed manually.
♦ The maximum possible fresh air blower speed depends on
several conditions (coolant temperature, vehicle voltage, etc.)
– On vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system, the Rear

Temperature Selection Potentiometer -G538- is set to cold
(installed in the rear center console vent).
– On vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system, the vent
in the rear center console is open.

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Functions with engine running:

– The radiator fan (Radiator Fan -V7- and Radiator Fan 2 -
V177- ) run (activation and speed depend on pressure in
coolant circuit and engine temperature).
Note
Depending on the version of the Climatronic control module, the

radiator fans (radiator fan and radiator fan 2 ) are only switched
on at a certain pressure in the coolant circuit (currently, at a pres‐
sure of approximately 9 bar). The radiator fan(s) control is dis‐
played in the measured values block. Check using -VAS 5051/-
– The Fresh Air Blower -V2- runs with maximum speed (10 or
greater).
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eral conditions (coolant temperature, vehicle voltage, etc.)
– The air conditioner goes in recirculation mode (approximately

1 minute after starting the engine, the back pressure/fresh air
door is closed and the recirculation door is opened, fresh air
blower extracts the air from passenger compartment below
instrument panel / behind the glove compartment).
Note
If one of these requirements is not filled, check the DTC memory,

perform output diagnostic test mode and read the measured val‐
ues block using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
4.6.2 Cooling Output, Checking

♦ The requirements for testing the cooling capacity are fulfilled
⇒ “4.6.1 A/C Cooling Output, Testing Requirements”,
page 93 .
– Measure the ambient temperature (must be warmer than 15 °
C).
– Close the doors, the engine hood, the windows, the sunroof
and the rear lid.
– Start engine.
– Switch off the A/C compressor (set Econ on the Climatronic
control module; the indicator lamp in the AC button does not
come on).
– Perform a Guided Fault Finding on the A/C system using -VAS
5051/- .
– In the Read Measured Values Block select the display group
with the measured values for the compressor control and re‐
frigerant circuit pressure and read the measured values using
♦ The A/C compressor is switched off, a current of 0 A (amps)
will be displayed.

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♦ The pressure in the refrigerant circuit is same as the measured

outside temperature or greater than the value in the chart.
Ambient temperature in ° Pressure display (pressure in bar)
C
15 3,0
20 4,0
25 5,0
30 6,0
35 7,0
Note
♦ At absolute pressure, 0 bar corresponds to absolute vacuum.

Normal ambient pressure equals approx. 1 bar absolute pres‐
sure and 0 bar pressure. On the scales of most pressure
gauges, 0 bar pressure corresponds to an absolute pressure
of one bar (can be seen from -1 mark below 0).
♦ Depending on version of the Climatronic control module, only
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integer values may be displayed in thetomeasured
with respect the correctnessvalues block,
if the pressure measured lies between two values the display
switches back and forth.
♦ Pressure in refrigerant circuit is governed by ambient temper‐
ature. On account of heat given off by components (e.g.
radiator), pressure displayed with warm engine will be slightly
higher than that given for the respective ambient temperature.
♦ If pressure displayed is below that indicated in table, check the
signal coming from the A/C pressure/temperature sensor us‐
ing -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function. If no fault
is determined at the A/C pressure/temperature sensor , there
is insufficient coolant in the circuit. Bring vehicle to a workshop
that has the necessary tools and in which the work can be
performed accordingly by qualified personnel. Refer to ⇒ Re‐
frigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Diagnosis and Test‐
ing .
Refrigerant circuit pressure OK

– Switch the A/C compressor on by selecting Auto on the Cli‐
matronic control module (the indicator lamps in AUTO and
AC buttons come on).
– Using the dial on the Climatronic control module, set the tem‐
perature preselect to cold (for the driver and passenger side).
– On vehicles with the Comfort A/C system, set the Rear Tem‐
perature Selection Potentiometer -G538- to cold (installed in
the rear center console vent).
– Using the rotary switch on the Climatronic control module set
the vent direction to instrument panel vents (for the driver's
and passenger's side).
Note
♦ The indicator lamp in the one or both AUTO buttons goes out
when the vent direction for the air or fresh air blower speed is
manually changed.

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– In the Read Measured Values Block read the specified current

which is controlled by the A/C compressor regulator valve (if
the specified current is greater than 0.3 A, then the A/C com‐
pressor should be switched on). Check using -VAS 5051/- in
the Guided Fault Finding function.
Note
The current is calculated by the Climatronic control module, the

request is sent via the Data bus on the vehicle electrical system
control module. Check using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault
Finding function.
– In the Read Measured Values Block read the actual current

which is controlled by the A/C compressor regulator valve (if
the actual current is greater than 0.3 A, then the compressor
is switched on). Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing and
function.
Note
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♦ If no or very little current is displayed in measured values
block, check actuation of A/C compressor regulator valve, re‐
fer to
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♦ The Climatronic control module actuates the A/C compressor
regulator valve via the vehicle electrical system control mod‐
ule. The actuation of the A/C compressor regulator valve is
displayed in the vehicle electrical system control module
measured values block. Use -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault
Finding function.
♦ The actual current, which flows through the A/C compressor
regulator valve is measured by the vehicle electrical system
control module and sent by the Climatronic control module.
Use vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function
– In the Read Measured Values Block read the refrigerant circuit

pressure measured by the A/C pressure/temperature sensor;
the displayed pressure increases above the value when the A/
C compressor is switched off. Check using -VAS 5051/- in the

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Note
♦ If the pressure displayed in the measured values block does

not change, then the A/C compressor actuation is OK. Check
using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function. Check
again if the compressor is really driven and if the A/C com‐
pressor regulator valve is being actuated; if the A/C compres‐
sor is driven and A/C compressor regulator valve is actuated,
then there is a malfunction in the refrigerant circuit. Bring ve‐
hicle to a workshop that has the necessary tools and in which
the work can be performed accordingly by qualified personnel,
refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Diag‐
nosis and Testing (it is possible that A/C compressor regula‐
tion is not OK). Bring the problems determined to the attention
of the workshop.
♦ A/C compressor regulator valve is activated by the Climatronic
control module (via the A/C compressor regulator valve) so
that temperature of air downstream of evaporator reaches the
specified value (approximately 2 to 5 °C):
♦ A value greater than 0.55A is displayed after vehicle start, de‐
pending on temperature, engine speed and vehicle voltage
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measured. As soon as the temperature measured by evapo‐
rator vent temperature sensor nears the specified value, the
activation, and thus the compressor output, is reduced.
♦ Under certain operating conditions, residual moisture in re‐
frigerant circuit can lead to an ice build up at A/C compressor
regulator valve (and at expansion valve). A/C compressor
control is reduced by this ice build up, evaporator is cooled too
intensely and freezes. The ice on the evaporator may cause
various customer concerns, refer to
⇒ “4.6.4 Ice Formation on Evaporator, Localizing Malfunction”,
page 102
– Press button for recirculating air modewith
onrespect
Climatronic control
module (symbol for Recirculating Air Mode Umluft lights up in
button).
– Set engine speed of 2000 rpm (start of time measurement).
– In the Read Measured Values Block read the measured values
for the evaporator vent temperature sensor using -VAS 5051/-

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– Compare the displayed value (from the evaporator vent tem‐

perature sensor) with the values in the diagram.
A - Measured air temperature of Evaporator Vent Temperature
Sensor (after evaporator)
B - Ambient temperature
C - Permissible tolerance range
Depending on ambient temperature, air temperature measured
must be within stated tolerance range -C- after 5 minutes.
Note
♦ If the required values are not reached, check the measuring

value for the Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor. Compare
the displayed values from the evaporator vent temperature
sensor with the measured values from the center outlet tem‐
perature sensor (on the Basis ) / with the Left Front Upper Body
Outlet Temperature Sensor (on the Comfort).
♦ The measured value from the evaporator vent temperature
sensor only slightly deviated from the measured value from
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the center outlet temperature sensor / left front upper body
outlet temperature sensor. Perform "Identifying malfunctions
if specified values are not obtained" , refer to
⇒ “4.6.3 Required Cooling Output Not Reached, Malfunction
Notification”, page 100
♦ If the measured value of the evaporator vent temperature sen‐
sor is greater than the measured value of the center outlet
temperature sensor or of the left front upper body outlet tem‐
perature sensor, then make sure the evaporator vent temper‐
ature sensor is installed correctly. Refer to
⇒ “5.23.4 Evaporator Vent”, page 179 and perform an elec‐
trical test on this sensor using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault
Finding function.
♦ The function of the A/C unit is, for example recognizable, when
the Low Pressure Side refrigerant line (wide line between the
quick-release coupling and the compressor) cools down and
the High Pressure Side refrigerant line (narrow line between
the condenser and quick-release coupling) warms up. Refer
to
If the Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor -G263- Measured

Value (and with it the Cooling Performance of the A/C ) is OK, and
if There is No Complaint, Then the Cooling Capacity Test is Com‐
pleted
♦ If the evaporator vent temperature sensor measured value
(and with it the A/C cooling output) is not OK, then determine
the malfunction causing the difference from the specified val‐
ue, refer to
⇒ “4.6.3 Required Cooling Output Not Reached, Malfunction
Notification”, page 100
♦ If the evaporator vent temperature sensor measured value
(and withwith the A/C
it respect cooling
to the output)
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complaint that the vent temperatures are too high or differ,
check the actuation of the temperature doors. Refer to
⇒ “4.7.2 Heating Output and Temperature Door Activation,
Basis Climate Control System, Checking”, page 107 or
⇒ “4.7.3 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Com‐
fort Climate Control System, Checking”, page 110

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4.6.3 Required Cooling Output Not Reached, Malfunction Notification

– In the Read Measured Values Block, select the display group with the measured values for the com‐
pressor actuation and the refrigerant circuit pressure using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
function.
– Repeat the cooling performance test, refer to ⇒ “4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking”, page 93 .
– During the cooling performance test, pay attention to the display for the compressor actuation.
– Is the activation of the A/C compressor regulator valve switched off during the cooling output test (is the
specified and/or the actual current less than 0.50 A)?
↓ ↓
Yes No
↓ ↓
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The A/C compressor activa‐ test?
tion is switched off.
↓ ↓
Yes No
↓ ↓
Continuation ⇒ page 101 . Check one more– time if the compressor
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Increase in pressure in refrig‐ shaft is actually being driven and if the A/C
erant circuit. Compressor Regulator Valve is actually be‐
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If the A/C compressor – is driven and the A/C

Compressor Regulator Valve is actuated,
then bring the vehicle to a workshop that
has the necessary tools and in which the
work can be performed accordingly by
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Bring the problems– determined to the atten‐

tion of the workshop.
Continuation: The A/C Compressor Activation is Switched Off

– If the actuation of the A/C compressor regulator valve was switched off during the cooling performance
test by the Climatronic control module, are the specified current and the actual current less than 0.50 A?
↓ ↓
Yes No
↓ ↓
– Check the front control and display – Is the A/C compressor regulator valve actuation switched off by the
unit Climatronic Control Module vehicle electrical system control module during the cooling output
DTC memory. test (only when the actual current is less than 0.50 A)?

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Correct and displayed

– malfunction Check the Vehicle Electrical System
– Control Module DTC memory;
and erase the DTC memory. correct the displayed malfunction and erase the DTC memory using
Read the Climatronic
– control mod‐
ule measured values block and Read the Vehicle Electrical System
– Control Module display groups
correct the cause of the switching in the measured values block, in which the measured values for the
off using -VAS 5051/- in the Gui‐ actuation for the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve of the are dis‐
ded Fault Finding function. played.
Repeat the cooling

– performance Check the actuation of the A/C– Compressor Regulator Valve by the
test Vehicle Electrical System Control Module and correct the cause of
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Repeat the cooling

– performance test
Continuation: Increase in Pressure in Refrigerant Circuit

– Open the engine hood.
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– Repeat the cooling performance test ⇒ “4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking”, page 93 .
– From the Climatronic control module, read the pressure in the refrigerant circuit using -VAS 5051/- in the
• Is the coolant fan (coolant fan and coolant fan 2) running during the cooling output test. The RPM depends
on the coolant temperature and on the refrigerant circuit pressure, it is determined by the engine control
module. Or the coolant fans switch off as soon as the refrigerant circuit pressure exceeds approximately
9 bar?
↓ ↓
Yes No
↓ ↓
– Read the measured values blocks with the dis‐ – Check the coolant fan or fans activation, e.g in the
play for the refrigerant circuit pressure and the Output Diagnostic Test Mode using -VAS 5051/- in
radiator fan actuation using -VAS 5051/- in the the Guided Fault Finding function.
– Service the activation of the coolant fan(s).
• Do coolant fans run at increased speed when
pressure in refrigerant circuit increases accord‐ – Repeat the cooling performance test
ing to the request from the Climatronic Control ⇒ “4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking”, page 93 .
Module?
↓ ↓
Yes No
↓ ↓
– Bring vehicle to a work‐ – Check the coolant fan or fans activation, e.g in the Output Diagnostic Test
shop that has the neces‐ Mode using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
sary tools and where the
work can be performed – Service the activation of the coolant fan(s).
by qualified personnel.
Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant – Repeat the cooling performance test
R134a Servicing; Rep. ⇒ “4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking”, page 93 .
Gr. 00 ; Description and
Operation .
– Bring the problems de‐

termined to the attention
of the workshop.

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Note
♦ The pressure in the refrigerant circuit depends on several fac‐

tors. However, in general, the pressure should not exceed 20
bar at an ambient temperature of 20 to 25 °C. Pressures up to
31 bar may occur due to extremely high performance under
severe conditions (such as in southern countries with a hot
climate, stop and go traffic and high humidity).
♦ At ambient temperatures below 25 °C, pressure in refrigerant
circuit does not normally exceed 16 bar (coolant fans run and
cool condenser).
♦ The Climatronic control module calculates the pressure in the
coolant circuit via the A/C pressure/temperature sensor and
displays it using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding func‐
tion.
♦ At an absolute pressure less than approximately 1.8 bar and
greater than approximately 32 bar, the Climatronic control
module does not switch on the A/C compressor (the A/C com‐
pressor regulator valve is not actuated). The A/C compressor
is only switched on once the absolute pressure becomes
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greater than 1.8 bar or less than 16 bar.
♦ Additional information regarding the pressure in the refrigerant
circuit can be found in Guided Fault Finding -VAS 5051/- .
♦ If the pressure in the refrigerant circuit or the engine coolant
temperature is too high, the Climatronic control module regu‐
lates the compressor performance (to avoid sudden A/C com‐
pressor cut-off). As soon as pressure in refrigerant circuit
exceeds 30 bar (absolute pressure), full A/C compressor per‐
formance is only enabled again after pressure has become
less than 27 bar, or coolant temperature exceeds 115 °C (it is
switched off completely at 118 °C).
4.6.4 Ice Formation on Evaporator, Localizing

Malfunction
♦ The A/C compressor regulator valve is activated by Clima‐
tronic control module so that temperature of air downstream
of evaporator reaches the specified value (approximately. 2 to
5 °C):
♦ A value greater than 0.55A is displayed after vehicle
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measured. As soon as the temperature
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rator vent temperature sensor nears the specified value, the
activation, and thus the compressor output, is reduced.
Under certain operating conditions, residual moisture in refriger‐
ant circuit can lead to an ice build up at A/C compressor regulator
valve (and at expansion valve). A/C compressor control is re‐
duced by this ice build up, evaporator is cooled too intensely and
freezes. The freeze-up of the evaporator can be the cause for the
following customer complaints:
– After a long drive, A/C system repeatedly or sporadically fails
(no cooling or heating performance), after switching off vehicle
and after a short time, A/C function is OK again.
– After a longer drive, the windows fog up on the inside, also
when using the Defrost button, the Climatronic control module
and the windows do not clear up right away, after turning the
vehicle off and after a short wait, the function of the A/C unit
is OK again.
Corrective action:

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– Check the measured value from the evaporator vent temper‐

ature sensor with the Read Measuring Value Block function
using -VAS 5051/- .
– If the measured value of the evaporator vent temperature sen‐
sor is too high under the conditions described by the customer
(although the A/C is working properly, depending on the out‐
side temperature greater than 10 °C for example) check the
evaporator vent temperature sensor (an incorrect measured
value can cause the evaporator to ice up).
– Is the measured value from the evaporator vent temperature
sensor is below the adjustment requirement described by the
customer (at an temperature above 0 °C, longer when it is
lower than 0 °C). Bring vehicle to a workshop that has the
necessary tools and in which the work can be performed ac‐
cordingly by qualified personnel. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant
Bring the problems determined to the attention of the work‐
shop. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Check the Low Pressure with
Side refrigerant
respect line (wide
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tween the quick-release coupling and the A/C compressor)
with the engine running. If this line is thickly iced-up when a
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problem occurs (a very thin layer of ice is permitted), this in‐
dicates that the temperature in the evaporator is too low. Bring
vehicle to a workshop that has the necessary tools and in
which the work can be performed accordingly by qualified per‐
sonnel, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ;
Description and Operation (it is possible that A/C compressor
regulation is not OK). Bring the problems determined to the
attention of the workshop.
4.7 Heat Output and Temperature Door Ac‐

tivation, Checking
⇒ “4.7.1 Heating Output and Temperature Door Activation, Test‐
ing Requirements ”, page 105
⇒ “4.7.2 Heating Output and Temperature Door Activation, Basis
Climate Control System, Checking”, page 107
⇒ “4.7.3 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Comfort
Climate Control System, Checking”, page 110
♦ Diagnostic operation system -VAS 5051/- (or Vehicle Diagno‐
sis and Service System -VAS 5052- ).
♦ Hose clamps up to 40 mm -3093-
♦ Standard thermometer (for temperature measurements, if
necessary a thermometer with 2 measuring probes for simul‐
taneous measurement e.g. for temperature at right and left)
If coolant circuit is not completely bled after filling, air may accu‐
mulate in heater core of A/C unit, thus reducing heating perform‐
ance of A/C system, additional noises may occur or customer may
complain of different air temperatures flowing out of vents at driv‐
er's side and front passenger's side at the same setting.
Corrective action:
– Perform a lengthy test drive at high engine speed (at least 10
minutes, engine speed above 2500 rpm). Select a low gear
during the test to prevent excessive vehicle speed.
– If customer complains of poor heating performance at specific
engine speeds, check incorporation of heater core in A/C sys‐
tem in the coolant circuit. If both coolant hoses (supply and
return) of engine are interchanged, coolant is flowing in the

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wrong direction through the heat exchanger, refer to ⇒ Engine

Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and Operation .
If a different air temperature is coming out of the vents during A/
C system control mode, it may be caused by the following:
♦ One or more of the temperature doors in the radiator housing
do not close completely or do not reach their end position.
♦ There is air in the heat exchanger (fluctuating flow through
heat exchanger and heat is not distributed uniformly) .
♦ A foam seal has loosened during installation of heater core
and air may flow past at heater core, refer to
♦ If, when installing the honey comb, a foam seal has come
loose, air can flow out where the seal has separated.
♦ The A/C system refrigerant circuit is not filled with the correct
quantity of refrigerant (perform a cooling performance test),
refer to ⇒ “4.6 A/C Cooling Output, Checking”, page 93 .
Note
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example, Defrost is selected, the Stop Function
with respect is not possible
specified value using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding
function.
♦ Vehicles with the Start/Stop System have an additional cool‐
ant pump -V50- for the Stop function depending on the vehicle
equipment level and on the version of the vehicle. Refer to
⇒ “2.8.4 Coolant Pump, 6-Cylinder FSI Engine”, page 54 , ⇒
Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and Operation
and -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
♦ Depending on the version of the vehicle, the coolant pump is
controlled not only when the Stop function is active, but also
when the engine is running, for example, when the tempera‐
ture preset is set to Warm on the Climatronic control module
(HI appears in the display on the display and control head and
in the MMI). The coolant pump is activated to support the en‐
gine coolant pump. Check using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided
The Actuation of the Temperature Doors Differs Between the Ba‐

sis A/C System and the Comfort A/C System
⇒ “2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door Overview”,
page 69
– On the Comfort A/C system, the right font temperature door is
actuated by the right temperature door motor and left front
temperature door by the left temperature door motor. Both
temperature doors for the rear right footwell vent and the rear
left footwell vent, as well as the vent in the rear center console
are connected by a connector rod; they are actuated by the
rear temperature door motor.
– On the Basis A/C system, the upper and lower temperature
doors (for the front right vents and the right footwell vents) as
well as the upper and lower temperature doors (for the front
left vents and the left footwell vents) are connected to each
other by the shafts. The right and left temperature door shafts
are connected to each other by a connector rod; they are both
actuated by the temperature regulator door motor.

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♦ On the Audi Q5 the Engine Coolant (EC) Switch-Off Valve

(heater) -N279- can be actuated only up to an engine RPM of
1,200. If the Engine Coolant (EC) Switch-Off Valve (heater) is
actuated at a higher engine RPM, it may not open when the
actuation is switched off due to the increased flow of coolant
(an not warmed up coolant is flowing into the heat exchanger).
4.7.1 Heating Output and Temperature Door

Activation, Testing Requirements
Note
A/C units which have an additional connection for the glove com‐
partment cooling are being installed. On vehicles without glove
compartment cooling, this connection is sealed with a plug, refer
to
nection”, page 23 . If the plug or the air guide are not installed
correctly, then cold air will be guided into the passenger footwell
and the customer will complain about poor heating performance
on the passenger side.
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♦ Coolant circuit has been bled according to specifications, refer
to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19Protected
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♦ The engine is warm (the coolant temperature is higher
with respect than 80of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
to the correctness
°C).
♦ Radiator and condenser are clean (if necessary clean).
♦ All air ducts, covers and seals OK and properly installed.
♦ Air flow through dust and pollen filter not obstructed by dirt,
refer to ⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159 .
♦ Air intake apparatus (in fresh air and recirculating air mode) is
not impaired by soiling or components installed as retrofit.
♦ The glove compartment cooling connection is sealed with a
plug (on vehicles without the option Glove compartment cool‐
ing) or the air guide into the glove compartment is installed to
specification (on vehicles with the option Glove Compartment
Cooling), refer to
♦ Vehicle not exposed to sunlight.
♦ Climatronic control module DTC memory was checked and
erased, basic setting was performed and the Climatronic con‐
trol module coding was checked using -VAS 5051/- in the
♦ The Climatronic control module adaptation was checked using
♦ All instrument panel vents open.
♦ Hood closed.
♦ The engine is running.
♦ With the engine running and the temperature preselect Warm
on the Climatronic control module (HI in the display and control
head and in the MMI display).
– On vehicles with a Climatronic Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve -
N422- , this is not actuated (not installed on all vehicles), refer
to ⇒ “2.8.4 Coolant Pump, 6-Cylinder FSI Engine”, page 54 .
– This is actuated on vehicles with a Coolant Pump -V50- (not
on all vehicles, installed, for example, on the 6-cylinder FSI

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vehicles and on vehicles having the Start/Stop System but

without an auxiliary heater). Refer to
Set the Basis Climatronic control module as follows:
up).
♦ Temperature preselect Cold (displayLO in the MMI display).
♦ Preselect for the fresh air blower maximum speed (in the Multi
Media Interface display, level 10 or greater).
The Climatronic control module of Comfort version is set as fol‐
lows:
♦ Auto operating mode (the indicator lamp in both AUTO buttons
lights up).
♦ Temperature preselect Cold for the driver's and passenger's
side (display LO for the driver's and passenger's side in the
Climatronic control module display and in the Multi Media In‐
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terface display).
♦ Preselect for the fresh air blower maximum speed (display in

the A/C Control Head and in the Multi Media Interface display,
level 10 or greater).
Note
♦ The indicator lamp in the button(s) goes out when the
AUTO
fresh air blower speed is changed manually.
– On vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system, the Rear

Temperature Selection Potentiometer is set to Cold (installed
in the rear center console vent).
– On vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system, the vent
the rear center console is open.
Functions With Engine Running:
– The radiator fan (radiator fan and radiator fan 2) run (activation
and speed depend on pressure in coolant circuit and engine
temperature).
Note
Depending on the version of the Climatronic control module, the

radiator fans ( radiator fan and radiator fan 2 ) are only switched
on at a certain pressure in the coolant circuit (currently, at a pres‐
sure of approximately 9 bar). The radiator fan(s) control is dis‐
played in the measured values block. Check using -VAS 5051/-
– The Fresh Air Blower runs with maximum speed (10 or great‐
er).

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Note
The maximum possible fresh air blower speed depends on sev‐

eral conditions (coolant temperature, vehicle voltage, etc.)
– The air conditioner goes in recirculation mode (approximately

1 minute after starting the vehicle, the back pressure/fresh air
door is closed and the recirculation door is opened, Fresh Air
Blower extracts the air from passenger compartment below
instrument panel / glove compartment).
Note
If one of these requirements is not filled, check the DTC memory,

perform output diagnostic test mode and read the measured val‐
ues block using -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault Finding function.
If the above mentioned requirements are fulfilled:

♦ Check the heating output and temperature door activation (on
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the Basis A/C system). Refer to
⇒ “4.7.2 Heating Output and Temperature Door Activation,
Basis Climate Control System, Checking”, page 107 .
♦ Check the heating output and temperature door activation (on
the Comfort A/C system). Refer to
⇒ “4.7.3 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Com‐
fort Climate Control System, Checking”, page 110 .
4.7.2 Heating Output and Temperature Door

Activation,
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Test requirements are met, refer to

– Close the engine hood.
– Close the doors, the windows, the sunroof and the rear lid.
– Start engine.
Set the Climatronic control module as follows:
up).
♦ Temperature preselect Cold (display LO in the MMI display).
♦ Preselect for the fresh air blower maximum speed (in the MMI
display, level 10 or greater).
♦ Set the vent direction using the rotary switch on the A/C Con‐
trol Head to footwell vents and instrument panel vents (dis‐
played in the Multi Media Interface display).

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Note
♦ The indicator lamp in the AUTO buttons goes out when the vent
direction for the air or fresh air blower speed is manually
changed.
– Perform Guided Fault Finding on A/C system and select the

Read Measuring Value Block function using -VAS 5051/- .
– Let the A/C run a few minutes with maximum cooling output
(A/C compressor is switched on, indicator lamp in the AC but‐
ton comes on).
– Compare the evaporator vent temperature sensor measured
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Specified Values
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perature sensor measured values may not be greater than
maximum 5 °C after 5 minutes, than the evaporator vent tem‐
perature sensor measured value.
If the required values are not reached, perform a Fault Finding at
a temperature increase on the evaporator ⇒ page 110
– Using a commercially available thermometer, measure the air
temperature coming out of the instrument panel vents (left,
right and center) and out of the front and rear footwells and
compare the measured values with displayed measured val‐
ues from the center outlet temperature sensor and the footwell
outlet temperature sensor.
Specified Values
♦ The measured values with the thermometer may be maximum
5 °C lower or higher than the measured values from the center
outlet temperature sensor and the footwell outlet temperature
sensor.
If the required values are not reached, perform a fault finding at
– Using the dial on the Climatronic control module, select the
Warm (HI in the MMI display).
temperature coming out of the instrument panel vents (left,
right and center) and out of the front and rear footwells and
compare the measured values with displayed measured val‐
ues from the center outlet temperature sensor and the footwell
outlet temperature sensor.
Specified Values
♦ The measured values from the center outlet temperature sen‐
sor and the footwell outlet temperature sensor in the display
fields are greater than 52 °C (depending on the engine tem‐
perature at the time).
♦ The measured values (temperature of the air coming out of the
vents), after 5 minutes, may be maximum 5 °C greater or
smaller than the measured values from the center outlet tem‐
perature sensor and the footwell outlet temperature sensor.

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Note
♦ Depending on the engine, for example, on the 8-cylinder en‐

gine, it may be necessary to increase the engine from 1,200
to 1,500 to reach the required temperature. The heating per‐
formance of the engine or coolant flowing through the heat
exchange may not be sufficient when the engine is running in
idle to bring the necessary warming energy into the exchanger
(for example, on an 8-cylinder engine with an idle RPM of ap‐
proximately 650).
♦ At the setting Warm the specified outflow temperature on the
evaporator is controlled to approximately 10 °C by the Clima‐
tronic control module.
If the specified values are not reached, check the following:

– Check the heating output at an engine rpm of approximately
1500 to 2000 rpm (repeat the test at a higher engine rpm). If
the heating performance is not reached at the engine RPM,
the fault is not with the A/C unit but rather inside the coolant
circuit (a combination of the A/C system in the coolant circuit,
engine coolant pump delivery, the coolant flowing through the
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exchanger, etc. Refer to
⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132 and ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and Operation ).
– Ventilation of coolant circuit, refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical;
– The integration of the heat exchanger in the coolant circuit,
refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and
Operation .
– Actuation
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respect
⇒ “2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door Overview”, page
69 ,
⇒ “5.26.14 Temperature Regulator Door and Rear Tempera‐
ture Door”, page 214 and -VAS 5051/- in the Guided Fault
Finding function.
– Foam seal on heater core for heater of A/C unit, refer to
– Coolant regulator (engine coolant may not warm properly if
regulator is malfunctioning). Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanics;
– Check the engine coolant pump for correct function (if the
coolant pump is defective, it is possible that not enough cool‐
ant is flowing through the heat exchanger for heating in the A/
C unit). Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; De‐

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Temperature Increase Downstream from Evaporator, Determin‐

ing Malfunction
– Clamp off both coolant hoses from the engine to the A/C heat exchanger with -3093- . Refer to
– Repeat testing the heating out and the actuation of the temperature doors
⇒ “4.7.2 Heating Output and Temperature Door Activation, Basis Climate Control System, Checking”,
page 107 .
– Using a commercially available thermometer, measure the air temperature coming out of the vents in
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– Do the measured values agree with the values displayed and are the required values being reached?
↓ ↓
Yes No
↓ ↓
Remove -3093- from
– both coolant hoses. – Check the sensor at which the measure value devi‐
ates for correct installation and its electrical connec‐
↓ tions for contact resistance using -VAS 5051/- in the
Guided Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring dia‐
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grams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
Check the actuation–and the functionality of the – Correct the cause for the incorrect measured valued,
temperature regulator door motor and the ac‐ and if necessary, replace the defective sensor.
tuation of the temperature doors (by the con‐
necting rod)
⇒ “2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door
Overview”, page 69 and
⇒ “5.26.14 Temperature Regulator Door and
Rear Temperature Door”, page 214
↓
• Are the temperature regulator door motor activation and functionality OK, and is the connecting rod
between the temperature doors on the left and right sides installed correctly?
↓ No
Yes ↓
↓
Check the temperature
– door where the increase Repair cause of malfunction
– using -VAS 5051/- in the
in temperature is occurring and repair if neces‐ Guided Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring dia‐
sary. Refer to grams, Troubleshooting & Component locations
Overview”, page 69 . –
Repeat testing the heating out and the actuation of
the temperature doors
Repeat testing the heating
– out and the actuation ⇒ “4.7.2 Heating Output and Temperature Door Ac‐
of the temperature doors tivation, Basis Climate Control System, Checking”,
⇒ “4.7.2 Heating Output and Temperature Door page 107 .
Activation, Basis Climate Control System,
Checking”, page 107 .
4.7.3 Heat Output and Temperature Door Ac‐

tivation, Comfort Climate Control Sys‐
tem, Checking
Test requirements are met
– Close the engine hood.
– Close the doors, the windows, the sunroof and the rear lid.

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– Start engine.
Set the Climatronic Control Module as follows:
♦ Set to Auto for the driver and passenger side (the indicator
lamp in the AUTO button comes on).
♦ Temperature preset for the driver and front passenger side set
to Cold (LO in the Climatronic control module or in the MMI
display).
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♦ Preselect for the fresh air blower maximum speed (in the Cli‐
matronic Control Module display and in the Multi Media Inter‐
face display, level 10 or greater).
♦ Set the air vent direction using the dial on the display and con‐
trol head for the driver and passenger side to footwell and
instrument panel vents (in the Climatronic Control Module and
in the MMI)
Note
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♦ The indicator lamps in both AUTO buttons go out when the vent
direction for the air or fresh air blower speed is manually
changed.
♦ If the dial for setting the driver side temperature is held for a
longer time, then this setting will be taken over as well for the
passenger side.
– Set the rear temperature selection potentiometer to Cold (in‐

stalled in the vent in the rear center console).
– Open the vents in the rear center console.
– Perform Guided Fault Finding on A/C system and select the
Read Measuring Value Block function using -VAS 5051/- in
the Guided Fault Finding function.
– Let the A/C run a few minutes with maximum cooling output
(A/C compressor is switched on, indicator lamp in the AC but‐
ton comes on).
– Compare the measured values taken from the evaporator vent
temperature sensor with the measured values taken from the
left front upper body outlet temperature sensor, the right front
upper body outlet temperature sensor, the left footwell vent
temperature sensor and the right footwell vent temperature
sensor).
Specified Values
♦ After 5 minutes, the temperature sensor measured values
from the heat exchanger (left front upper body outlet temper‐
ature sensor, right front upper body outlet temperature sensor,
left footwell vent temperature sensor and right footwell vent
temperature sensor) may not be greater than 5 °C, than the
value of the evaporator vent temperature sensor.
coming out of the vents in the rear center console and the rear
footwell vents (left and right under the front seats) and com‐

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pare the measured values with the temperatures displayed in

the measured values block.
Specified Values
♦ The measured values may be 5 °C greater than the displayed
measured values for the temperature sensor.
perature for the passenger side to Warm (display HI in the
Climatronic Control Module display and in the MMI display ).
– Read the measured values displayed in the measured values
block (evaporator vent temperature sensor, left front upper
body outlet temperature sensor, right front upper body outlet
temperature sensor, left footwell vent temperature sensor and
right footwell vent temperature sensor).
– Using a commercially available thermometer, measure the
temperature of the air coming out of the vents in the rear center
console (left and right).
Specified Values
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crease to above 52 °C and (depending on the engine
temperature at the time).
♦ The temperature on the left front upper body outlet tempera‐
ture sensor and left footwell vent temperature sensor increa‐
ses by less than 10 °C in contrast to the measured value of
the evaporator vent temperature sensor.
♦ The measured temperature of the air coming out of the vents
in the rear center console increases by less than 20 °C.
Note

proximately 650).
♦ The actuation of the temperature doors for the rear vents (by
the Rear Temperature door Motor ) is performed by a charac‐
teristic curve in the Climatronic control module. If the setting
between the left and right side in the Climatronic control mod‐
ule and / or the setting on the rear temperature selection
potentiometer differs very much, then the temperature doors
for the rear vents are not longer set in the end stops. The ac‐
tuation of the temperature doors for the temperature of the air
coming out of the rear vents depends on the setting of the on
the rear temperature selection potentiometer which has a ten‐
dency to be somewhat warmer or cooler the air for the front
vents.

♦ Check the heating output at an engine rpm of approximately
1500 to 2000 rpm (repeat the test at a higher engine rpm). If
the heating performance is not reached at the engine RPM,
the fault is not with the A/C unit but rather inside the coolant
circuit (a combination of the A/C system in the coolant circuit,
engine coolant pump delivery, the coolant flowing through the

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exchanger, etc. Refer to

⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132 and ⇒ Engine
Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and Operation ).
♦ The actuation and function of the right temperature door mo‐
tor, of the left temperature door motor and the actuation of the
front left and right temperature doors using
69 , ⇒ “5.26.13 Right Temperature Door”, page 211 and -VAS
♦ Actuation and function of the rear temperature
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69 and
Finding function.
♦ Foam seal on heater core for heater of A/C unit. Refer to
⇒ page 132 .
♦ The foam seal on the on the honey comb.
♦ Ventilation of coolant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical;
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Rep. Gr. 19 .
♦ The integration of the heat exchanger in the coolant circuit.
Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and
Operation .
♦ The separations in the air distribution housing between the left
and right side and between rear and front. Refer to
⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Over‐
view”, page 43 .
♦ Coolant regulator (engine coolant may not warm properly if
regulator is malfunctioning). Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical;
♦ Check the engine coolant pump for correct function (if the
coolant pump is defective, it is possible that not enough cool‐
ant is flowing through the heat exchanger for heating in the A/
C unit). Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; De‐
scription and Operation
– Using the dial on the Climatronic control set the temperature
on the driver side to Warm (display HI for the driver and pas‐
senger side in the Climatronic control module display and in
the MMI display).
– Read the measured values of the heat exchanger temperature
sensor (left front upper body outlet temperature sensor, right
front upper body outlet temperature sensor, left footwell vent
temperature sensor and right footwell vent temperature sen‐
sor).
– Using a commercially available thermometer, measure the
temperature of the air coming out of the vents in the rear center
console (left and right).
Specified Values
♦ The temperature on the right front upper body outlet temper‐
ature sensor and right footwell vent temperature sensor in‐
creases to above 52 °C within 5 minutes (depending on the
engine temperature at the time).
♦ The temperatures from the temperature sensor displayed in
the measure values block (left front upper body outlet temper‐
ature sensor, right front upper body outlet temperature sensor,
left footwell vent temperature sensor and right footwell vent
temperature sensor) even out within 5 minutes (the difference

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in temperature is less than 5 °C and the temperature is greater

than 52 °C).
♦ The measured temperature coming out of the vents in the left
and right side of the rear center console increases but does
not reach the displayed temperatures for the temperature sen‐
sor (left front upper body outlet temperature sensor, right front
upper body outlet temperature sensor, left footwell vent tem‐
perature sensor and right footwell vent temperature sensor )
(has a tendency to be cooler than the setting on the rear tem‐
perature selection
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proximately 650).
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♦ At the setting Warm\ for the driver and passenger side the
specified outflow temperature on the evaporator is controlled
to approximately 10 °C by the Climatronic control module.
If the specified values are not reached, check the following

⇒ page 112 .
If the specified values are not reached, proceed as follows:
– Set the rear temperature selection potentiometer to Warm (in‐
stalled in the vent in the rear center console).
– Using a thermometer, measure the temperature of the air
coming out of the vents in the rear center console and the rear
footwells (left and right sides) and compare with the displayed
measured values for the temperature sensor (left front upper
body outlet temperature sensor, right front upper body outlet
temperature sensor, left footwell vent temperature sensor and
right footwell vent temperature sensor).
Specified Values
♦ The measured air temperature coming out of the vents in the
rear center console and the rear footwell vents (left and right
side increases and reaches within 5 minutes a value, which is
10 °C less than the small value measured and displayed by
the temperature sensors.
♦ The difference between the measured temperature on the left
and right side is less than 5 °C.
♦ Check the actuation and function of the rear temperature door
motor and the actuation of the rear left and right temperature
doors (via the connecting rod). Refer to
69 and
Finding function.
♦ Additional tests should the specified values not be reached
⇒ page 112 .
If the specified values are not reached, proceed as follows:

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perature the front passenger side to Cold (display LO in the
Climatronic control module display and in the MMI display).
– Compare the displayed measured value from the evaporator
vent temperature sensor to the measured values from the right
front upper body outlet temperature sensor and from the right
footwell vent temperature sensor and then read the measured
valued for the left front upper body outlet temperature sensor
and the left footwell vent temperature sensor.
Specified Values
♦ The measured and displayed temperatures on the left front
upper body outlet temperature sensor on the left footwell vent
temperature sensor will change slightly and will remain greater
than 52 °C (depending on the engine temperature at the time).
♦ The temperature on the right front upper body outlet temper‐
ature sensor and on the right footwell vent temperature sensor
will drop and after 5 minutes at the latest, it will reach a value
of maximum 10 °C greater than the values from the evaporator
vent temperature sensor.
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Note

proximately 650).
♦ At the setting Warm for the driver and passenger side the
specified outflow temperature on the evaporator is controlled
to approximately 10 °C by the Climatronic control module. If
the temperature setting Cold is selected for one side, the Cli‐
matronic control module will lower the die specified outflow
temperature on the evaporator and will control this to approx‐
imately 2°C .
If the specified values are not reached, check the following

⇒ page 112 .
If the specified values are reached, the test is complete.
Temperature Increase Downstream from Evaporator,
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– Clamp off both coolant hoses from the engine to the A/C heat exchanger with -3093- . Refer to
– Repeat testing the heating out and the actuation of the temperature doors
⇒ “4.7.3 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Comfort Climate Control System, Checking”,
page 110 .
– Using a thermometer, measure the temperature of the air coming out of the instrument panel vents (left,
right and center) and out of the front footwell vents (left and right) and compare them to the temperatures
displayed in the measured values block.
– Do the measured values agree with the values displayed and are the required values being reached?
↓ ↓
Yes No
↓ ↓

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Remove -3093- from

– both coolant hoses. – Check the sensor at which the measure value devi‐
ates for correct installation and its electrical connec‐
↓ tions for contact resistance using -VAS 5051/- in the
Guided Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring dia‐
grams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
Check the actuation–and functionality of the left – Correct the cause for the incorrect measured value,
temperature door motor, of the right tempera‐ and if necessary, replace the defective sensor.
ture door motor and the actuation of each tem‐
perature door. Refer to
Overview”, page 69
Check the actuation–and the functionality of the

rear temperature door motor and the actuation
of the temperature door for the rear left and right
(by the connecting rod). Refer to by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
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⇒ “2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature
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⇒ “5.26.14 Temperature Regulator Door and
Rear Temperature Door”, page 214
↓
• Are the temperature door activation and functionality OK?
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Yes ↓
↓
Check the temperature
– door function that the Repair cause of malfunction
– using -VAS 5051/- in the
temperature increases Guided Fault Finding function and ⇒ Wiring dia‐
⇒ “2.14 Radiator Housing Temperature Door grams, Troubleshooting & Component locations
Overview”, page 69 .
–
Repeat testing the heating out and the actuation of
Repeat testing the heating
– out and the actuation the temperature doors
of the temperature doors ⇒ “4.7.3 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activa‐
⇒ “4.7.3 Heat Output and Temperature Door tion, Comfort Climate Control System, Checking”,
Activation, Comfort Climate Control System, page 110 .
Checking”, page 110 .

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5 Removal and Installation

⇒ “5.1 A/C Compressor”, page 118
⇒ “5.2 A/C Compressor Belt Pulley”, page 123
⇒ “5.3 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor”, page 125
⇒ “5.4 Air Quality Sensor”, page 127
⇒ “5.5 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing”, page 128
⇒ “5.6 Air Intake Duct”, page 132
⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132
⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140
⇒ “5.10 Condensation Water Drain Hose”, page 151
⇒ “5.11 Condenser”, page 152
⇒ “5.12 Dryer Cartridge”, page 156
⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159
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⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160
⇒ “5.15 Expansion Valve”, page 166
⇒ “5.16 Fluid Reservoir”, page 169
⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air Intake”, page 172
⇒ “5.18 Fresh Air Blower Control Module”, page 173
⇒ “5.19 Fresh Air Blower”, page 174
⇒ “5.20 Instrument Panel Vent Air Guide Plug”, page 175
⇒ “5.21 Instrument Panel Vents and Rear Vents”, page 175
⇒ “5.22 Sunlight Photo Sensor”, page 176
⇒ “5.23 Interior Temperature Sensors”, page 177
⇒ “5.24 Interior Temperature Sensor Fan”, page 181
⇒ “5.25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor”, page 182
⇒ “5.26 Motors”, page 183 Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “5.27 Right Footwell Vent”, page 217 to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect
⇒ “5.28 Left Footwell Vents”, page 218

⇒ “5.29 Left Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”,
page 218
⇒ “5.30 Right Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”,
page 222
⇒ “5.31 Passenger Compartment Forced Air Extraction”,
page 231
⇒ “5.32 Plenum Chamber Water Drain”, page 235
⇒ “5.33 Rear Vent Air Guide Slots, Sealing”, page 235
⇒ “5.34 Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Couplings, Disconnect‐
ing and Connecting ”, page 236
⇒ “5.35 Refrigerant Lines with Inner Heat Exchanger”,
page 239
⇒ “5.36 Refrigerant Lines from A/C Compressor, Disconnecting
and Connecting ”, page 242
⇒ “5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Disconnecting and Con‐
necting”, page 245
5.1 A/C Compressor
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♦ Hose clamps up to 25 mm -3094-
Note
♦ Depending on time period of production and on engine, com‐

pressor construction type may vary
and Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ On vehicles with a 6-cylinder FSI engine, the A/C compressor
can only be removed and installed once the refrigerant circuit
has been evacuated.
♦ At start of production, compressors manufactured by Denso
(type 6 SEU 14) were installed on 6 cylinder vehicles. Com‐
pressors from other manufacturers may also be installed at a
later time, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog and ⇒ Refrigerant
♦ These A/C compressors are available as replacement parts
with different oil fill capacities, therefore note capacity on A/C
compressor, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr.
00 ; Removal and Installation and the exact part number, refer
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♦ Depending on A/C compressor type, different refrigerant oil fill
capacities are designated for the refrigerant circuit. The rea‐
son for the different oil capacities in the A/C compressor for
an otherwise identical refrigerant circuit lies in the design of
the A/C compressor itself, note these oil capacities. Too much
oil in the circuit leads to higher pressures and reduces cooling
performance of the system. Too little oil may lead to lubrication
problems in the compressor.
♦ If a new compressor has been installed or new refrigerant oil
has been put into the A/C compressor (for example, after
flushing refrigerant circuit), the A/C compressor must be
turned by hand approximately 10 revolutions. This ensures
that the A/C compressor is not damaged when activated. Re‐
fer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal
and Installation .
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Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Installation .

Note
Depending on the allocation of the service connection an on the

refrigerant line, and on the version of the vehicle, it may be nec‐
essary to remove the additional reinforcement on the left suspen‐
sion strut dome so that the service coupling of the service station
can be connected (for example, on the Audi Q5) ⇒ Suspension,
Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 and ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Serv‐
icing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Installation .

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– Disconnect the coolant hose -3- from the coolant overflow res‐
ervoir ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and
Operation .
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the coolant overflow
reservoir with the hoses still connected -1- and -2- to the side
⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Description and Opera‐
tion .
– Remove front noise insulation. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
– Remove the bolts -1- as well as the nuts -3- and remove the
left longitudinal member. Refer to -2- ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
– Remove the left front wheel and the left front wheel housing
liner, refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Removal and
Installation
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– Mark the direction of the operation of the ribbed belt, refer to
-A- ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
– Remove the ribbed belt, refer to -A- ⇒ Engine Mechanics;
– Disconnect the supply line to the power steering vane pump
-B- using -3094- . Refer to ⇒ Chassis; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Removal
and Installation .
– Disconnect the pressure line -C- to the power steering vane
pump, refer to -B- ⇒ Chassis; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Removal and
Installation .
Note
♦ When swiveling the pressure line to the side, be sure not to

bend, twist or pull the line to the vane pump.
♦ The power steering vane pump -B- is not removed from the
bracket when removing the A/C compressor.
♦ The pressure line to the vane pump -C- (see illustration above)
is secured to the A/C compressor by the bracket with the bolt
-C- (see illustration below) .
– Remove the refrigerant lines from A/C compressor. Refer to

⇒ “5.36 Refrigerant Lines from A/C Compressor, Disconnect‐

ing and Connecting ”, page 242 .
Note
The refrigerant lines are removed from the top.

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– Remove the screw -B- (tightening specification 25 Nm).
Note
♦ The bolt -C- (tightening specification 5 Nm) was already re‐

moved when the pressure line to the vane pump was removed.
♦ This illustration shows the A/C compressor in a vehicle equip‐
ped with an After-Run Coolant Pump -V51- (not installed on
all versions). Depending on the vehicle equipment level, it may
be necessary to drain the coolant after-run coolant pump and
remove the after-run coolant pump in order to remove the A/
C compressor (draining the coolant and removing the after-run
coolant pump. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ;
Removal and Installation ).
♦ Depending on the version of the compressor and of the vehicle
(different fans for the coolant, water cooler and hoses for the
After-Run Coolant Pump) it may also be necessary to bring
the lock carrier in the service position (so that the A/C com‐
pressor can be swiveled downward). Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
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Information for the service position of the lock carrier:
♦ When theProtected
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with a water resistant marker on the longitudinal member -C-
(through the left and right hole) so that it can be installed

exactly in the same position.
♦ When both bolts -D- are removed and then longer bolts -E- (for
example bolts M10 x 100) are installed, the lock carried can
be moved approximately 60 mm forward after the bolts -F- are
removed.
♦ Using the sleeves -G- (or a suitable pad approximately 60 mm
long), secure the lock carrier -C- from sliding back.
– Remove the bracket -D- .

– Remove the screw -E- (tightening specification 25 Nm).
– Remove the A/C compressor -F- from the bracket, pull it for‐
ward and swivel it downward.
Installation
Installation is carried out in the reverse order, when doing this
note the following:
Note
An uncertain quantity of refrigerant oil remains in a removed A/C

compressor, therefore observe notes for replacing the A/C com‐
pressor. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ;
Before installing the A/C compressor refer to ⇒ Refrigerant


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– Before tightening the A/C compressor, check seating of both

alignment bushings -A- in bracket or A/C compressor -B-.
Note
♦ The alignment sleeves -A- have different styles (different

lengths), make sure to use the correct style, refer to Electronic
Parts Catalog.
♦ Ensure bushings -A- are properly seated and contact surfaces
are clean. Sockets installed incorrectly and dirty or damaged
contact surfaces -C- on the bracket or A/C compressor can
lead to alignment irregularities between the A/C compressor
and engine. Alignment irregularities over operating time lead
to damage to the ribbed belt or A/C compressor.
– Turn the A/C compressor by hand 10 rotations before installing

the ribbed belt on the pulley (to prevent damage to the com‐
pressor when it is first switched on).
– Install the pressure line to the power steering pump. Refer to
⇒ Chassis; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Removal and Installation .
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– Install the ribbed belt. Refer to-A- ⇒ Engine Mechanics; Rep.
– Attach the refrigerant lines to the A/C compressor. Refer to
⇒ “5.36 Refrigerant Lines from A/C Compressor, Disconnect‐
ing and Connecting ”, page 242 .
Note
♦ Coat the O-ring with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to

♦ Rotating will prevent damage to the A/C compressor when
starting the engine for the first from refrigerant oil that may be
located in the compression chamber.
♦ After fastening the A/C compressor and installing the refriger‐
ant line, check installation position of refrigerant lines, lines
must be engaged in bracket (if installed, depending on en‐
gine).
♦ Check refrigerant lines and their bracket to ensure there is
enough distance to the other components. Ensure there is also
enough distance between belts, bracket and pulley.
– Evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant

– Install the remaining components.
any displayed malfunctions if necessary. Check using vehicle
to
page 11 .

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Note

filling. ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal
and Installation .
5.2 A/C Compressor Belt Pulley
Note
♦ At start of the production, A/C compressors manufactured by

Denso (type 6 SEU 14) were installed. Depending on engine
and period of production, A/C compressors from other manu‐
facturers or other versions may be installed at a later time,
refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ On 6-cylinder vehicles with the FSI engine, the A/C compres‐
sor can be disconnected and removed from the bracket only
if the refrigerant circuit is open. Refer to
⇒ “5.1 A/C Compressor”, page 118 .
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Preparation for Replacement
– Remove the front noise insulation. ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
50
– Mark the direction of the operation of the ribbed belt (always
refer to the Repair Manual for the routing of the ribbed belt for
each engine) ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13 .
– Release the tension on the ribbed belt and then remove it.
Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13
Note
Mark direction of rotation of ribbed belt using chalk or felt-tip

marker before removing. Running a used belt in the opposite di‐
rection could destroy it.
Note
♦ Observe notes on replacing belt pulley, refer to-E-

⇒ “2.10 A/C Compressor Pulley Component Overview”, page
62 .
♦ Belt pulley is made of plastic and is sensitive to impact, there‐
fore handle it with especial care.
♦ If the drive plate -C- overload protection activates, rotate the
pulley -E- using the outer part of the drive plate -C- so that the
compressor shaft -B- and the hexagon head on the drive plate
-D- (inner part of the drive plate -C-) do not rotate.
Removal
– Perform the preparation work for removing the belt pulley, re‐
fer to ⇒ page 123 .

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– Remove the cap -A-.

– Hold the A/C compressor input shaft -B- for example, with a
standard Allen wrench (7 mm) and turn the drive plate -C- to‐
gether with the pulley -E- in the direction of the arrow
-arrow- .
Note
The torque to drive the A/C compressor is transferred to the drive

plate -C- via the threaded connection. If, while the A/C compres‐
sor is working, the drive plate -C- was attached to the A/C com‐
pressor shaft so tight, that it cannot be loosened (the 7 mm Allen
wrench -B- cannot transmit the necessary torque) then the A/C
compressor must be replaced.
– Remove the drive plate -C- .
– Remove the circlip -A-.

– Remove the pulley -B- . permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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Note
Replace circlip -A-.
Clean A/C compressor flange before installing pulley -B-.

When installing circlip -A-, note that it cannot be bent open more
than is necessary for installation.
– Install the pulley -B- .
– Insert circlip -A- on correct side, the side with beveled insertion
edge -C- faces away from A/C compressor (install flat side
facing A/C compressor).
– Clean the compressor shaft thread.
Note
The thread of the new drive plate has already been greased with
a specific amount of a grease by the manufacturer.
– When installing drive plate, coat the rubber element -D- lightly
e.g. with tire mounting paste or soap solution (as sliding com‐
pound).
– Insert rubber element -D- in belt pulley -B- according to illus‐
tration.

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– Press the drive plate rubber element -C- far enough into the
pulley -E- until the drive plate -C- until it contacts A/C com‐
pressor shaft -B- .
– Attach the drive plate -C- to the compressor shaft -B- by turn‐
ing it contrary to the direction of the arrow -arrow- .
– Hold the A/C compressor input shaft -B- for example, with a
standard 7 mm Allen wrench and turn the drive plate -C- to‐
gether with the belt pulley -E- opposite the direction of the
arrow -arrow- (tightening specification 30 Nm).
5.3 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor
Note
♦ The cooling output cannot be checked when the A/C Pressure/

Temperature Sensor -G395- is removed. The Climatronic con‐
trol module does not switch on the A/C compressor.
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♦ The refrigerant circuit remains closed, connection with valve.
♦ Only the A/C pressure/temperature sensor may be installed in
this vehicle (gray housing color), refer to Electronic Parts Cat‐
alog.
♦ The High Pressure Sensor -G65- must not be installed in these
vehicles (black housing color) (only delivers square-wave sig‐
nals). Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
Removal

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– Disconnect the A/C pressure/temperature sensor -A- from the

condenser connector -C- .
Installation
Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following:
– Replace the O-ring, refer to-B-
⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12 and Electronic
Parts Catalog.
– Tighten the A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -A- .
• Tightening specification: 5 Nm.
any displayed malfunctions if necessary using vehicle diag‐
nosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in the Gui‐
Checking the A/C pressure/temperature sensor signal.
Note
♦ The signal from the A/C pressure/temperature sensor is
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checked as described in Guided Fault Finding for the A/C sys‐
tem using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -
VAS 5051/- .
♦ The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- evalu‐
ates the A/C pressure/temperature sensor signal. It is trans‐
mitted via the data with

busrespect
to the Climatronic control inmodule.
to the correctness of information this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
locations.
♦ If a malfunction in the signal from the A/C pressure/tempera‐
ture sensor is recognized, then the malfunction will be entered
in the vehicle electrical system control module memory and in
the Climatronic control module. When reading the Climatronic
Control Module memory, you will be requested to check the
vehicle electrical system control module memory using vehicle
♦ The A/C pressure/temperature sensor measured values are
displayed in the vehicle electrical system control module
measured values block using vehicle diagnosis, testing and
function. The displayed temperature is currently not used by
the Climatronic control module.

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5.4 Air Quality Sensor
Note
♦ Air Quality Sensor -G238- is installed only on vehicles with a

Comfort version A/C system.
♦ Air Quality Sensor is a highly sensitive electronic component
that can be damaged if it comes in direct contact with solvents,
fuels or chemicals (e.g. impurities may enter through area
-A-). Do not install an air quality sensor that may have been
stored in a tool box.
♦ Do not store a removed air quality sensor in areas that are
contaminated with solvents, fuels and certain other chemicals
(fluids or gases).
♦ There are different styles of the air quality sensor, each with
different functions; be sure to pay attention to the correct style,
Removal and Installation
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terior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and installation .
wind cowl (different styles)⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ;
Note
If necessary, carefully loosen the wind cowl from the windshield

cross member -C- ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and
Installation .

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– Rotate the air quality sensor -A- approximately 90° to the left
and remove it from the fresh air intake -C- .
– Disconnect the connector -B- from the air quality sensor.
Terminal assignment in connector -B-
1 - B+ (terminal 15)
2 - Ground (terminal 31)
3 - Signal wire to the vehicle electrical system control module.
Refer to ⇒ Wiring diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component loca‐
tions.
Note
♦ The signal emitted by the air quality sensor cannot be evalu‐

ated by workshop equipment.
♦ The data from the air quality sensor are evaluated by the Ve‐
hicle electrical system control module and transmitted via the
data bus to the Climatronic control module.
♦ The measured values from the air quality sensor are displayed
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in the Climatronic control module measured values block and
in the vehicle electrical system control module measured val‐
ues block. Explanatory notes of the displays using vehicle
5.5 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing

Note
partment cooling are being installed. On vehicles without glove
compartment cooling, this connection is sealed with a plug, refer
to
nection”, page 23 . Make sure that the correct right radiator
housing and air intake housing are installed, refer to Electronic
Parts Catalog.
Removal
– Set the air flow direction to DEF\ on the Climatronic control
module.
– Move the passenger seats as far back as possible.
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ;
– Remove the right (passenger) footwell vent. Refer to
⇒ “5.27 Right Footwell Vent”, page 217 .

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– Remove the screw clips -A- and remove the insulation mat
-B- .
– Remove screws -A-.
– Loosen the air duct for the right instrument panel vent from the
instrument panel crossmember, but do not remove it, refer ⇒
Body Interior; Rep. byGr.
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The air guide from the air guide channel -B- is attached to the right
instrument panel vent with two screws. To loosen, remove the
screw which is installed at the bottom and is accessible.
– Remove the air guide channel -B- leading to the right instru‐
ment panel vent (passenger side).
– Remove the lower A-pillar trim -C- and the bracket -B- ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Removal and Installation
– Disconnect the terminal -A- from the Fresh Air Blower Control
Module.
– Remove the Headlamp Range Control Module -J431- -1-

(Headlamp Range/Cornering Lamp Control Module -J745- )
and mount, refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 94 ;
Removal and Installation , if applicable.
– Remove the fresh air blower . Refer to
⇒ “5.19 Fresh Air Blower”, page 174
Note
The A/C unit air intake housing can be removed and installed with
the fresh air blower still installed, however since space it limited,
it is better to remove the fresh air blower.

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– Loosen the cables -A- from the mounting points on the air in‐
take housing.
– Disengage locking mechanism -C- (between the A/C and the
air intake housing -B-) for example, using a screwdriver -D- (lift
slightly and pull in the direction of the arrow).
– Pull the air intake housing -B- (after disengaging the locking
mechanism -C-) to the right and down (in the direction of the
arrow).
– Mark the terminals leading to the air flow door motor -E- and
-F- leading to the recirculation door motor (due to the danger
of confusing them with other identical terminals) and discon‐
nect them from these control motors.
– Loosen the upper A/C strap -E- from the air intake housing
bracket -D- .
– Loosen both lower mounting points between the A/C -B- and
the air intake housing -A-.
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– Remove the air intake housing.
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Installation
note the following:
– Check the evaporator -A- and the air guide in the A/C leading
to the evaporator -B- for dirt and clean is necessary.
– Check the dust and pollen filter and the air guide in the air
intake housing leading to the A/C -C- for dirt and clean if nec‐
essary.
– Check the groove around the A/C -D- and the bevel around
the air intake housing -E- for damage.
Note
If the groove or the bevel are damaged, fill the damaged spot with,
for example, silicone sealant -D176 001 A3- . Refer to Electronic
Parts Catalog. When using the A/C, air could leak from here and
this could result in noises.
– Check the seal on the fresh air intake shaft -A- for damage
before installing the air intake manifold -C-. Replace the seal
if it is damaged.
– Check the position of the lock, only if the latch -B- is in the
position shown, can the air intake housing -C- and the A/C
-D- be joined together.

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– According to the markings, connect the terminals leading to

the air flow door motor -E- and leading to the recirculation door
motor -F- with the control motors.
– Insert both lower air intake housing straps -A- into the mount‐
ing points on the A/C -B- .
– Lift the air intake housing to the right far enough so that the
upper A/C strap -C- fits into the air intake housing bracket
-D- and then press both parts together.
Caution
♦ Do not use force when attaching the air intake manifold to

the air conditioner.
♦ If you use force to attach the air intake manifold to the air
conditioner, the tabs on the air intake manifold -A- will
bend.
♦ If the tabs on the air intake manifold -A- bend, the air con‐
ditioner will make a whistling noise when it is running due
to the slight air leakage.
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Note
♦ If the latch -E- should slip forward while installing, both parts
cannot be joined together
♦ When joining the two parts together, make sure no other com‐
ponents get jammed in and that the bevel on air intake housing
fits into the groove on the A/C all around.
– Slide the latch -C- opposite the direction of the arrow (this locks
the A/C with the air intake housing -B- ).
– Loosen the cables -A- into the mounting points on the air intake
housing.
Note
When routing the wires, make sure that they are routed on the
control motors so that they cannot get caught in any moving parts
on the motors.
– Install the removed parts in the opposite order.

– Perform a basic setting and the output Diagnostic Test Mode
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Note
♦ On this vehicle, the control motors are equipped with elec‐

tronics, during the first basic setting, a new control motor
learns its position on the air conditioner and can then be con‐
trolled by the Climatronic control module (currently all control
motors are identical). Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing
ing function.
♦ During the basic adjustment, the control motors are assigned
and adapted corresponding to the switching sequence of the
wiring. If this sequence does not conform the specification, the
control motors will adapt incorrectly and the door control will
be wrong, refer to
⇒ “2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram”, page 67 .
♦ If you are not sure if both control motors (the air flow door mo‐
tor and the recirculation door motor are not properly connected
to the wires, you can check the activation using the A/C output
Diagnostic Test Mode (DTM); when the glove box is removed,
the air recirculation door - F- is visible using vehicle diagnosis,
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5.6 Air Intake Duct

Removal
– Remove the air intake housing, refer to
– Loosen the catches -A- and remove the air intake duct -B- from
the air intake housing -C-
Installation
note the following:
– Insert the air intake duct -B- into the brackets -C- on the air
intake housing -C- and join both parts together.
Note
If one of the retaining tabs -A- has broken off or if one of the wel‐
ded points no longer holds, both housing parts can be bolted
together with screws -D- .

function.
any displayed malfunctions, if necessary, using vehicle diag‐
5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger


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♦ Hose clamps up to Ø 25 mm -3094- or hose clamps up to Ø

40 mm -3093-
♦ Cooling system tester -V.A.G 1274- (and corresponding
adapter)
♦ Commercial compressed-air gun with rubber end piece
Preparation for Removal
– Set the air flow direction to DEF on the Climatronic control
module.
– Disconnect the ground cable form the battery. Refer to ⇒
Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 .
Note
Disconnect the battery ground connection so that it cannot short

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circuit when the jumper cable post -C- is removed.
– Remove the jumper cable post cover -C- .

– Remove the jumper cable post -C- from the strut dome and lay
it to the side ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 .
– Remove the air intake housing
– Disconnect the connector from the Evaporator Vent Temper‐
ature Sensor. Refer to
⇒ “5.23.4 Evaporator Vent”, page 179 .
– Remove the right radiator housing. Refer to
⇒ “5.30 Right Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”,
page 222
Removal
Note
Due to space limitation when the instrument panel is installed, it

is not possible to install the factory-installed heat exchanger and
clamps -B- and -C- again. If a factory installed heat exchanger
(Original part) must be installed again, remove the instrument
panel and the air guide leading to the Defrost vent. Coat the O-
rings with coolant (as described for installing an exchange part -
heat exchanger) and mount them on the coolant pipes -D- and
-E-, and then push the coolant pipes -D- and -E- (with the O-rings)
from the top into the connections on the heat exchanger -A-. Hold
the coolant pipes -D- and -E- in the heat exchanger and install the
clamps -B- and -C- . Further assembly is performed as described
for installing a replacement part - heat exchanger.
– Perform the preparation work for removing the heat exchang‐

er, refer to ⇒ page 133 .
– Release pressure in cooling circuit by opening cap on coolant
expansion tank.

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– Mark the arrangement of coolant hoses -A- (supply to cylinder

head) and -B- (return to coolant pump).
Note
♦ The heat exchanger is designed for a specific coolant flow di‐

rection. Therefore, coolant hoses must be connected on the
correct sides.
♦ Bleed the coolant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep.
Gr. 19 ; General Information .
– Clamp the coolant hoses -A- and -B- with hose clamps.
– Cover the area beneath connections for coolant hoses -A- and
-B- e.g. with absorbent paper.
– Remove coolant hoses -A- and -B- from connections to A/C
unit heat exchanger.
– Insert one section each of hose -A- and -B- on to both con‐
nections to heater core.
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– Place a container -B- under the other end of the hose -C- .
– Using a compressed air gun -D-, carefully blow coolant out of
heater core (into container -B-) via hose -A-.
– Remove the clamps -B- and -C- from the heat exchanger con‐
nectors -A- .
– Loosen both coolant pipes -D- and -E- from the heat exchang‐
er connectors -A- .
– Remove the heat exchanger -A- in the direction of the arrow
-arrow- .

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Note
The upper illustration shows a heat exchanger with connectors

as it is installed in production. If the heat exchanger was already
exchanged once, then both coolant pipes are held in the replace‐
ment heat exchanger with a bracket -A- . Remove the screw -B-
in this heat exchanger. Install a longer screw -C- (with a M5
thread) all the way to the end as shown in the illustration and with
this screw, loosen the bracket -A- from the connection.
Installation
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– Depending on the A/C version , cover the heat exchanger with

the foam seal provided -A- through -D- .
1 - Heat exchanger for a vehicle equipped with a Basis A/C sys‐
tem.
2 - Heat exchanger for a vehicle equipped with a Comfort A/C
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system with left hand steering.
3 - Heat exchanger for a vehicle equipped with a Comfort A/C
system with right-hand drive.
– Check the seals on the heat exchanger; only install a heat ex‐
changer with seals that are not damaged and are secured
glued on.
Note
♦ If the vehicle has the Comfort A/C system, then there are dif‐
ferent temperature settings for the right and left sides as well
as for the rear. The seals -C- and -D- separate the air guides
in the air conditioner from each other. Refer to
page 41 .
♦ The heat exchanger has a color mark that shows where to affix
the seal -C-. The seal -D- must be applied to the center of the
heat exchanger as illustrated.
♦ The seal -C- may have different lengths (a short version as
illustrated or a long version which reaches all the way around
the heat exchanger). If the heat exchanger is delivered with
the longer seal -C-, then attach it all the way around the ex‐
changer.
♦ Seal may curl up on insertion if not correctly bonded on.
♦ If the seal is damaged or installed incorrectly, cold air can flow
over the heat exchanger; on vehicles equipped with the Com‐
fort A/C system, it is possible that there is no clear separation
between the various areas.

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– Check the A/C unit and the evaporator -F- with the heat ex‐
changer removed -A-(via heater core opening) for dirt.
– Remove any dirt or coolant which has leaked out of the A/C
unit (for example, after removing a leaking heat exchanger).
– Check both connections -A- and -B- on the heat exchanger
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-C- for damage and dirt.
– Grease both connections -A- and -B- on the heat exchanger
-C- with silicone grease -G 000 405 A2- . Refer to Electronic
Parts Catalog.
– Lightly moisten the seals -D- (contained in the heat exchanger

delivery) with coolant (or lightly with silicone grease).
– Install the new seals -D- on both heat exchanger coolant pipes
-E- and -F- .

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– Push the heat exchanger -A- into the A/C unit.

– Support the heat exchanger -A-, for example, with a plastic
wedge -B- on the center tunnel -C- so that it cannot slip down
when attaching the coolant pipes.
– Install a longer screw -G- (with a M5 thread) all the way to the
stop in the bracket -C- as shown in the illustration.
– Install and push both coolant pipes -E-with
and -F- with each seal
-D- into the heat exchanger connector flange all the way.-H- .
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Note
Do not bend the coolant pipes -D- and -E- when pushing them
into the connections on the heat exchanger.
– Make sure the seals -C- between the coolant pipes -D- and
-E- and the flange connection -B- on the heat exchanger -A-
fit securely.
Caution
Seals that are incorrectly installed or jammed -C- will leak.

♦ The seals -C- must be installed completely into both the
coolant pipe connections -D- and -E- and the flange con‐
nections -B-.

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– Secure both coolant pipes -E- and -F- with the bracket -C- on
the heat exchanger flange -H- .
Note
The screw -G- is used to help with the installation and must be
removed after the bracket is installed.
– Insert the screw -A- and the washer -B- and tighten the screw
-A- .
Screw tightening specification -A- 2.5 Nm.
– Remove the screw -G- .
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– Make sure the grommet -H- fits correctly in the back of the
plenum chamber.
– Properly connect the coolant hoses to the heat exchanger, pay
attention to the marking.
A - Supply hose from cylinder head
B - Return to the coolant pump
– Connect the coolant hose -A- to the heat exchanger coolant
pipe (pay attention to the marking) and secure it with the clamp
-D- .
– Attach the coolant hose for the heat exchanger -B- onto the
coolant pipe -F- just far enough as to not cover the bleed hole
-G-.
– Remove the hose clamp from the coolant hose -A- .
– Fill the coolant overflow reservoir with coolant ⇒ Engine Me‐
chanical; Rep. Gr. 19 .
– Carefully force the coolant out of the coolant overflow reservoir
into the heat exchanger using, for example, the hand pump
from the -V.A.G 1274/- .
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– As soon as the coolant comes out the ventilation hole -G- ,
install the coolant hose -B- on to the coolant pipe -F- at the
marking.
– Secure the coolant hose -B- with the clamp -E- on the marked
location.
– Remove the hose clamp from the coolant hose -D- .
– If necessary, add more coolant overflow reservoir with coolant
⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; General Information .
Note
By this procedure, the cooling system is not completely bled. If,

for some other reason, there still should be some air in the cooling
system, install all the components and bleed the system once
again ⇒ Engine Mechanical ; Rep. Gr. 19 ; General Information .
Check the Connections on the Heat Exchanger for Leaks as Fol‐

lows:
– Carefully increase the pressure in the cooling system by using,
for example, the hand pump from the -V.A.G 1274/- .

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– Check coolant circuit for leaks, pay particular attention to the

connection between coolant hoses and heater core. Refer to
⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; Diagnosis and Testing .
Note
♦ When bleeding coolant circuit, take special care to ensure

complete bleeding of heat exchangers. If there are still air
bubbles in the heater core, it may cause the customer to com‐
plain of insufficient heating performance in winter or different
air temperature from vents at same setting in regulated mode.
Refer to
⇒ “4.7 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Check‐
ing”, page 103 .
♦ Depending on vehicle equipment and on engine, heat insula‐
tion has been applied to coolant hoses, these must not be
damaged and must be reapplied after installing.
– Install all the components in reverse sequence ⇒ page 133 .

– Reconnect the Battery ground connection; when doing this,
pay attention to the notes regarding reconnecting the battery
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⇒ Electrical System; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Removal and Installation .
function.
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be wrong. Refer to o

any displayed malfunction if necessary using vehicle diagno‐
– Adjust and check the air flow direction on the different air ducts
via Climatronic control module, making sure the quantity of air
actually changes at each setting.
5.8 A/C Unit

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♦ Commercial compressed-air gun with rubber end piece

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Note
♦ On removal, note down bolt lengths and assignment for in‐

stallation later.
♦ All cable ties and other wiring harness fasteners released or
cut open when removing the air conditioner unit are to be re-
attached in same position on installation.
Removal
– Move the driver and passenger seats Copying
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– Switch off ignition. with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Drain the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant R134a - Serv‐

icing.
Note

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can be connected on the Audi Q5, refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Removal and Installation and ⇒ Refrig‐
erant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Installation .
– Disconnect the ground cable from the battery, refer to ⇒ Elec‐

trical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Removal and Installation .
Note
The Battery ground connection is disconnected so that it will not

short circuit when the jumper cable post -C- is removed.

– Remove the expansion valve, refer to
⇒ “5.15 Expansion Valve”, page 166 .
Note
♦ Seal open pipe connections.

♦ To seal off all open connections on expansion valve, sealing
caps from a replacement expansion valve can be used (pre‐
venting dirt and moisture from entering the system).
– Remove the expansion valve mounting plate -A- from the re‐
frigerant lines -B- and -C- (so that it does not get lost while
removing).
– Coat the inner side of the grommet -D- with grease and remove
the supporting ring -E- .
– Loosen the grommet -D- from the plenum chamber rear wall
toward the passenger compartment (it is removed and instal‐
led with the A/C unit).
– Release pressure in cooling circuit by opening cap on coolant
expansion tank.

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– Mark the arrangement of coolant hoses -A- (supply to cylinder

head) and -B- (return to coolant pump).
Note
♦ The heat exchanger is designed for a specific coolant flow di‐

rection. Therefore, coolant hoses must be connected on the
correct sides.
♦ Bleed the coolant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep.
Gr. 13 ; General Information .
– Clamp the coolant hoses -A- and -B- with hose clamps.
– Cover the area beneath connections for coolant hoses -A- and
-B- e.g. with absorbent paper.
– Remove coolant hoses -A- and -B- from connections to A/C
unit heat exchanger ⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 13 ; Re‐
moval and Installation .
– Insert one section each of hose -A- and -B- on to both con‐
nections to heater core.
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– Place a container -B- under the unless
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– Using a compressed air gun -D-, carefully blow coolant out of
heater core (into container -B-) via hose -A-.
– Loosen the grommet -H- from the plenum chamber rear wall
and remove it from the heat exchanger coolant pipes.
– Remove the glove box, the center console and instrument
panel. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and
Installation .
Note
To prevent the instrument panel shell from damage, instrument

panel should be placed on a clean work bench which is covered
with clean cardboard.

– Remove the air guides to the left and right instrument panel
vents.

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Note
The air guide channel leading the left instrument panel vent -A-
is secured by an expanding clip or a screw -B- onto the instrument
panel crossmember -C-; the expanding clip or the screw can only
be removed when the outer instrument panel shell is removed.
– Remove the air guides to the instrument panel center vents

-C- and to the defrost vent -D- .
– Remove the bolts -A- and -B- .
– Remove the steering column, refer to ⇒ Chassis; Rep. Gr.
– Disconnect the connector Brake Light Switch -F- . Refer to ⇒
Chassis; Rep. Gr. by48 ; Removal and Installation
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– Loosen the instrument
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hicle and from the A/C unit, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr.
Note
Except for the left fuse box, do not loosen any other left relay- or
control unit brackets from the instrument panel cross member.
– Remove the air guide to the rear center console vent -C- (only
on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system).
– Loosen the air guide to the rear footwell vents -A- and -B- from
the intermediate piece -D- and remove the intermediate piece
-D- .
– Disconnect both condensation water drain hoses from the A/
C unit, refer to

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– Disconnect the fuse panel, driver side, on the left side of the
instrument panel cross member (central tube) -A- from the in‐
strument panel cross member, refer to ⇒ Electrical System;
Note
Since the instrument panel cross member is loosen only from the
vehicle (not completely removed), the remaining relay-/fuse car‐
riers and clutch stations must not be removed form the instrument
panel cross member
– Loosen all electric connections between the instrument panel

cross member and the vehicle on the passenger side -B- .
– Cover the carpet in the area of the center tunnel with a mat
-C- (and both seats if not already done) .
Note
The instrument panel cross member must not be completely re‐
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moved in order to remove the A/C unit; it is enough to disconnect
the A/C unit from the vehicle and then to swivel it to the rear and
place it on the center tunnel.
– Carefully remove the instrument panel cross member from the

vehicle and carefully swivel it (and when doing this not to dam‐
age any components) to the passenger side -B- far enough to
the rear -arrow- so that the A/C unit can be removed to the
right -arrow- .
– Remove the vehicle wiring harness in the area of the instru‐
ment panel cross member from the A/C unit.
– Carefully remove the A/C unit from the vehicle (with doing this,
do not damage any connections and components still not re‐
moved).
– On vehicles equipped with a auxiliary air heater heating ele‐

ment mark the location of the mounting points -B- (with cable
ties on the A/C unit) on the plus cable to both relays for the
auxiliary air heater heating element -A- (for example with a
suitable pin on the cable).
– Disconnect the cable -A- from the A/C unit.
– Remove the remaining vehicle wiring harness mounts (for ex‐
ample with cable ties) onpermitted
the A/C unit.

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– Remove the A/C unit -A- in the direction of the passenger side.
Note
The wiring harness Air Conditioner is removed together with the

A/C unit.
Installation
note the following:
Note
Before installing, check all gaskets and grommets on the A/C unit
for damage and replace if necessary.
– Install the A/C unit -A- and the components also removed with
the A/C unit (wiring harness A/C Unit, grommet on the evap‐
orator refrigerant lines, etc.) in the vehicle
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– Coat the grommet -D- with grease and install it in the plenum
chamber rear wall.
– Install the support ring -E- in the grommet -D- .
– Install the instrument panel cross member (central tube), refer
to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation .
– Install the expansion valve mounting plate -A- to the refrigerant
lines -B- and -C- .
– Install the grommet -H- in the plenum chamber rear wall.

– Check the position of the coolant and refrigerant line in both
grommets, and if necessary, align the A/C unit so that the lines
are not tensioned in the grommets.

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– Install the screws -A-.

– Slide the strap -F- all the way to the bracket -H- , then turn it
downward (when doing this, the bracket -G- locks the A/C unit
to the strap)
– Install the bolts -B- .
– Connect both condensation water drain hoses to the A/C unit,
refer to
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Note
♦ When installing the intermediate piece, -D-, the air guides to

the rear footwells -A- and -B- and the air guide to the vent in
the rear center console -C- make sure that they fit correctly
and are securely connected. If they are not connected tightly,
warm or cool air could leak out and influence how the A/C
system works (this air will be drawn in by the Interior Temper‐
ature Sensor Fan -V42- and the values, measured by the
Instrument Panel Interior Temperature Sensor -G56- will de‐
viate from the actual temperature in the passenger compart‐
ment.
♦ The intermediate piece -D- latches on the air outlet openings
on the air conditioner. There are slits inside the intermediate
piece -D-. If the door position is incorrect, especially on vehi‐
cles with the Comfort A/C system, whistling noise can come
from these slits. The upper slits are covered with tape during
production (running change from February 2009). Refer to
⇒ “5.33 Rear Vent Air Guide Slots, Sealing”, page 235 .
– Install the air intake housing, refer to

– Install the expansion valve, refer to
– Install the refrigerant line with inner heat exchanger, refer to
page 239

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– Make sure the grommet -H- fits correctly in the back of the
plenum chamber.
– Properly connect the coolant hoses to the heat exchanger, pay
attention to the marking.
A - Supply hose from cylinder head
B - Return to the coolant pump
– Connect the coolant hose -A- to the heat exchanger coolant
pipe (pay attention to the marking) and secure it with the clamp
-D- .
– Attach the coolant hose for the heat exchanger -B- onto the
coolant pipe -F- just far enough as to not cover the bleed hole
-G-.
– Remove the hose clamp from the coolant hose -A- .
– Fill the coolant overflow reservoir with coolant ⇒ Engine Me‐
chanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; General Information .
– Carefully force the coolant out of the coolant overflow reservoir
into the heat exchanger using, for example, the hand pump
from the -V.A.G 1274/- .
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– As soon as the coolant comes out the ventilation hole -G- ,
install the coolant hose -B- on to the coolant pipe -F- at the
marking.
– Secure the coolant hose -B- with the clamp -E- on the marked
location.
– Remove the hose clamp from the coolant hose -D- .
– If necessary, add more coolant overflow reservoir with coolant
⇒ Engine Mechanical; Rep. Gr. 19 ; General Information .
Note
By this procedure, the cooling system is not completely bled. If,

for some other reason, there still should be some air in the cooling
system, install all the components and bleed the system once
again ⇒ Engine Mechanical ; Rep. Gr. 19 ; General Information .
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– Carefully increase the pressure in the cooling system by using,
for example, the hand pump from the -V.A.G 1274/- .

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– Check coolant circuit for leaks, pay particular attention to the

connection between coolant hoses and heater core Engine
Mechanical.
Note
♦ When bleeding coolant circuit, take special care to ensure

complete bleeding of heat exchangers. If there are still air
bubbles in the heater core, it may cause the customer to com‐
plain of insufficient heating performance in winter or different
air temperature from vents at same setting in regulated mode.
Refer to
⇒ “4.7 Heat Output and Temperature Door Activation, Check‐
ing”, page 103 .
♦ Depending on vehicle equipment and on engine, heat insula‐
tion has been applied to coolant hoses, these must not be
damaged and must be re-applied after installing.
– Secure the wiring harness once again on the provided places

and install the different air guides in reverse order.
– Install the instrument panel, the center console, and glove box,
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etc. ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation .
Note
When installing the instrument panel, make sure that the Defrost
intermediate piece its properly on A/C unit and the defrost vent
does not pinch the intermediate piece, refer to
– Install the remaining removed parts in the opposite order.

pay attention to the notes regarding reconnecting
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be wrong, refer to

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– Check the Climatronic control module DTC memory. Erase

any malfunctions using vehicle diagnosis, testing and infor‐
tion.
to
page 11 .
Note

5.9 Climatronic Control Module

♦ Hook -3438-
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Note
In both versions (Basis or Comfort) the Climatronic control module

is removed and installed in the same way.
Removal
– Check the Climatronic control module coding and adaptation
using the Replace Control Unit function in the Guided Fault
Finding (if the Climatronic Control Module should be replaced)
of the vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
5051/- .
Caution
♦ To prevent damage to the Climatronic control module and

center console, do not pull too hard.
♦ Do not damage surface of center console when removing
(cover it if necessary).
– Attach the -3438- -B- in one of the openings -C- or -D- in the
Climatronic control module -A- according to the illustration.
– Carefully pull the Climatronic Control
Module-direction of arrow- out of center console.
Note
The Climatronic control module is held in the center control brack‐

ets with clamps (left and right).
Disconnect the Climatronic Control Module connectors

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– Loosen the harness connector release catch -C- for the con‐
nectors -A- and -B- by pulling the direction of the arrow
-arrow- .
– Press the connector release catch -D- -arrow- and remove the
connectors -A- and -B- .
Installation
note the following:
♦ When replacing the Climatronic Control Module be sure to pay
attention to precise assignment, refer to
⇒ “1.15.1 Climatronic Control Module Allocation”, page 17 and
Mount the trim to the Climatronic Control Module on the Audi Q5.
– Clean the adhesive surface -D- on the Climatronic control

module -A- for example with cleaning solution -D 009 401 04- ,
– Install the Climatronic control module -A-.
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Note
♦ The trim piece -B- is supplied with a two-sided adhesive strip

already installed -C-, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ If the trim piece -B- is going to be re-used when replacing the
A/C Climatronic control module -A-, then remove the adhesive
strip -C- from the trim -B-. Clean the adhesive surface on the
trim -B- as described in the instructions which came with the
adhesive strip. Affix to the trim piece -B- a strip (dimension:
204 mm x 10 mm) of the two-sided adhesive strip -C- with
material strength approximately 1.2 mm (for example with ad‐
hesive tape -D 438 515 A1- , refer to Electronic Parts Catalog).
– Mount the trim piece -B- with the adhesive tape -C- onto the
adhesive surface -D- on the A/C control head -A- and the align
it -B-.
– Press the trim piece -B- onto the surface -D-.
♦ After replacing / installing the A/C Climatronic Control Module,
always perform the following work usingProtected
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– Re-code (or check the coding) of the Climatronic control mod‐

ule.
– Perform the basic setting, Climatronic control module
– Check DTC memory of Climatronic control module (correct the
cause for any malfunctions displayed) and erase.
– Check the adaptation of the Climatronic control module and
correct if necessary.
– Perform the Output Diagnostic Test, Climatronic control mod‐
ule (depending on the type of complaint).

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5.10 Condensation Water Drain Hose
Note
♦ This vehicle is equipped with 2 condensate drains (left and

right on the air conditioner or center tunnel).
♦ There is no value and no door present on the outlet opening
-C- of the condensation water drain hose -B- ; the condensa‐
tion water flows over the rubber seals.
For Complaints of Moisture in Passenger Compartment, Check

the Following as well as Condensation Water Drain:
– Plenum chamber water drain, refer
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– Check the cowl land the fresh air intake housing for proper
installation and damage, refer to
⇒ “5.17 Fresh Air Intake”, page 172 .
– Dust and pollen filter for soiling and correct installation, refer
to ⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159 .
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– Forced air extraction vents in luggage compartment, refer to
⇒ “5.31 Passenger Compartment Forced Air Extraction”, page
231 .
– Back pressure door/fresh air door activation and function, refer
to ⇒ “5.26.1 Air Flow Door”, page 183 and recirculation door
⇒ “5.26.9 Recirculation Door”, page 203 for example, via the
Output Diagnostic Test Mode of the Guided Fault Finding ve‐
hicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- .
♦ If there are complaints regarding humidity in the passenger
compartment which only appears when the A/C compressor
is switched on and under certain climatic conditions, check the
temperature of the air coming out of the vents from the evap‐
orator as follows:
– Select Read Measured Values Block for Guided Fault Finding
(using the measured value from the Evaporator Vent Temper‐
ature Sensor -G263- ) using read measured values block.
– Check output temperature of air at evaporator under condi‐
tions reported by customer or at the following setting on the
Climatronic control module Auto operating mode, A/C com‐
pressor switched on (control light in AC button lights up), Cold
temperature setting, middle fresh air blower speed at a voltage
of approximately 7 V on Fresh Air Blower -V2- , fresh air mode
(indicator light Recirculation button does not light up) and open
instrument panel vents.
– The sensor measured value is too low (at an ambient temper‐
ature above 0 °C, longer time colder than 0 °C) or too high
Even though the A/C system is working correctly, above, for
example, 10 °C. Correct the cause of the difference and note
the information for the cooling output test. Refer to
Removal / Checking
– Remove the glove compartment (for the right condensation
water drain), refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 ; Removal
and Installation .
– Remove storage compartment on driver's side (for the left
condensation water drain) ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Re‐

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– Fold back the carpet near the condensation water drain (left
or right) so that the condensation water drain is visible. Refer
– Check the condensation water drain hoses -B- that they are
properly routed and for dirt. Correct, for example, if the hose
is constricted.
– Cover the area under both openings -D- (for condensation
water drain -C-) with absorbent paper (so that any water
present does not get under the carpet).
– Remove both condensation water drain hoses -B- .
– Check both A/C condensation water drains -A- for soiling (for
example, using a piece of wire).
– Check the gap between the insulation mat installed in the cen‐
ter tunnel -E- and the end of the condensation water hose
-C- above the openings -F- in the floor panel -D- ; the gap must
be large enough so that the condensation water can flow out
of the hose -B- .
Installation
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note the following:
– Install both condensation water hoses -B- making sure they
are not twisted or kinked (different styles for the left and right
side) ⇒ Parts Catalog .
– Make sure the carpet does not push up against the conden‐
sation water drain hose -B- when installing.
– If a condensation water drain hose -B- fits too loose on the A/
C condenser water drain -A- , secure it with a clamp, for ex‐
ample, so that it cannot slide off.
5.11 Condenser
Note
♦ The radiator and condenser may have small
permittedindentations
unless authorised on
the fins even when installed correctly. It iswith
notrespect
damage. Do not
replace the radiator or condenser because of those small in‐

dentations.
♦ Slight deformations on the side securing straps on the con‐
denser (for example, due to an accident), can result in an
unparallel flow from the condenser and radiator; this can be
resolved by pulling the straps back as long as the function/
condenser sealing is not impaired. The straps on the con‐
denser do not need to be replaced if there are small deforma‐
tions.
♦ A slight bending of the condenser (up to 4 mm) is permissible
as long as there is sufficient distance (minimum 4 mm) be‐
tween the condenser and the radiator and the function/sealing
of the condenser (of the refrigerant circuit) is not impaired. The
condenser does not have to be replaced if there are slight de‐
formations.
♦ Condenser is available in different versions, depending on
version of vehicle. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
Removal

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– Drain the refrigerant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a

Note

Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Removal and Installation and ⇒
Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
– Remove the refrigerant lines from the condenser, refer to

⇒ “5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Disconnecting and
Connecting”, page 245 .
– Remove the bolts -1, 2, 3, 5- ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 63 ;
– Remove the cover -4- from the lock carrier and hang it on the
radiator grille⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 63 ; Removal and
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Installation
– Remove the bolts -arrows-.

– Remove the air guide -1- on the flange -2- for the air filter
housing.
– Disconnect the electrical connector -C- on the A/C Pressure/

Temperature Sensor -G395- .
– Disconnect the electrical connector -B- leading to the sensors
for the front park assist and the electrical connector for the
Outside Air Temperature Sensor -G17- -Pos. A- .
Note
Different installation locations of the outside air temperature sen‐

sor, refer to
⇒ “5.25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor”, page 182 .
– Remove the front end piece on the bumper cover (depending

on the vehicle version, for example currently not necessary on
the Audi Q5) ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 63 ; Removal and
Installation

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– Unlock the retaining straps -arrows A- (each two straps, one

on top and one below on the air guide) and move the left and
right air guide -1- toward the center of the vehicle -arrow B-.
Vehicles With a Power Steering Oil Cooler:
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– Unlock the retaining clamps -arrow A- and move the power
steering cooling coil -1- forward -arrow B-.
– Remove the power steering oil cooler cooling coil from the
condenser and lay it on by
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Note
In the illustration the installation position is shown with the bumper

cover removed.

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All:
– Unlock the retaining clamps -1- in -arrow direction A- and re‐
move the condenser -2- upward and out of the brackets on the
radiator -arrows B-.
Note
In the illustration, with the bumper cover removed.
Installation
Note
The removed condenser contains refrigerant oil that must be re‐

turned to the refrigerant circuit (with the new condenser), refer to
⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and In‐
stallation .
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– Install the refrigerant lines to the condenser, refer to
⇒ “5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Disconnecting and
Connecting”, page 245 .
Vehicles With a Power Steering Oil Cooler:
– Install the power steering oil cooler cooling coil ⇒ Suspension;
All:
– Install the cover on the lock carrier ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
– Evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit. ⇒ Refrigerant R134a


to
page 11 .
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5.12 Dryer Cartridge
Note
♦ There are different condenser versions and the dryer cartridge

installed inside them. Pay attention to the correct allocation,
refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ The reservoir may be attached to or integrated in the con‐
denser, depending on the version of the condenser. Replace
an attached reservoir. Refer to
⇒ “5.16 Fluid Reservoir”, page 169 .
Removal
– Discharge refrigerant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
Note
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Installation

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housing.
– Remove the front noise insulation ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
66 ; Removal and Installation
Note
It may be necessary to remove the bumper cover first before re‐

moving the front noise insulation, for example, on the Audi A4
allroad ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66
– Remove the front end piece on the bumper cover (depending

on the vehicle version, for example currently not necessary on
the Audi Q5) ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 63
Vehicles With Charge Air Cooler ( Installed Under the Condenser)
– Remove the condenser, refer to
⇒ “5.11 Condenser”, page 152 .
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Vehicles, Where it is Not Necessary to Remove the Condenser
in Order to Remove the Dryer Cartridge -D-:
WARNING
♦ Refrigerant must be extracted from refrigerant circuit be‐

fore removing sealing cap -A-. If the plastic screw -A- is
not removed within 10 minutes,
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– Check the refrigerant circuit pressure using a pressure gauge

from the A/C Service Station. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Diagnosis and Testing .
WARNING
Only remove the plastic screw -A- when the pressure in the
refrigerant circuit is the same or less than the ambient pres‐
sure.
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– Remove the plastic screw -A- (with filter -C-) (tightening spec‐
ification: 2 Nm).
– Remove the dryer cartridge -D- downward and out of the con‐
denser.
Note
Seal the open connection on the condenser with the plastic screw
-A- to prevent dirt and moisture from getting in.
Installation
♦ Check the reservoir on the condenser above the opening -E-
for dirt.
♦ Make sure the reservoir thread -E- on the condenser is not
dirty or damaged.
♦ Replace the plastic screw -A- (with filter -C-), the dryer car‐
tridge -D- and the O-ring -B-.
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♦ Coat the O-ring -C- lightly with refrigerant before installing, re‐
fer to ⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12 .
♦ Make sure the O-ring -B- fits correctly inside the groove on the
plastic screw -A-.
♦ Keep the dryer cartridge -D- sealed in its air-tight package as
long as possible. Open the package just before installing the
dryer cartridge into the condenser. The dryer cartridge ab‐
sorbs moisture in a very short time and become unusable.
– Remove the dryer cartridge -D- from its original package.
– Insert the dryer cartridge -D- into the condenser reservoir.
– Install the plastic screw -A- (with filter -C-) (tightening specifi‐
cation: 2 Nm).
– Install the condenser, the front bumper cover end plate, etc.
(depending on the vehicle version) ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
– Install the front noise insulation ⇒ Rep. Gr. 66 ; Removal and
Installation .
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– Discharge and fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant


– Install remaining components.
to
page 11 .

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Note

5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter
Note
♦ Dust and pollen filter change interval, refer to Maintenance ta‐

bles.
♦ There are different versions of the dust and pollen filter (with‐
out and with filter insert with activated charcoal) On vehicles
equipped with the Comfort A/C system, there is currently a
dust and pollen filter with an activated charcoal filter element
installed; on vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system,
there is a dust and pollen filter without the activated charcoal
filter element installed, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
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♦ Clean the surrounding area of the dust and pollen filter in
heating and A/C unit shaft before installing a new filter.
♦ On vehicles with driving school equipment, pedals of driving
school equipment must be removed if necessary (depending
on version, service disconnect points are present on driving
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-B- .
– Cover floor carpet in area beneath dust and pollen filter with
paper.
– Disengage the catches -B- , slide the cover -A- in the direction
of the arrow -arrow- and remove the cover.
Note
If the cover -A- can no longer be held by the catches -B- , secure
it with screws -D- on the mounting points -C- .

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– Remove the dust and pollen filter -A- from the A/C shaft -B-.
Installation
note the following:
– Clean the A/C unit via the shaft -B- (for example, using a vac‐
uum cleaner) after removing the dust and pollen filter -A-.
– Install the dust and pollen filter -A- on the correct side ( the
angle -C- on the side facing the fresh air blower -D-).
Note
♦ The dust and pollen filter -A- for this vehicle does not have a
specific flow direction.
♦ There are different versions of the dust and pollen filter, with‐
out and with a filter insert with activated charcoal; make sure
the correct version is installed), refer to Electronic Parts Cat‐
alog.
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5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed
Note
The removed evaporator contains refrigerant oil that must be re‐

turned to the refrigerant circuit (with the new evaporator), refer to
⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Removal and In‐
stallation .

♦ Pliers -T40147-
♦ Strong carpet knife with a point; the blade must be secure and
the handle must be strong.
Removal
– Move the driver and passenger seats as far back as possible.
Note

lation .
– Disconnect the ground cable with
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Equipment; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Removal and Installation .

Audi Q5 2008 ➤
Note
Disconnect the battery ground connection so that it cannot short

circuit when the jumper cable post -C- is removed.
– If equipped and necessary, remove the suspension strut dome

-B- (for example Audi A5 Coupé, not necessary for example
on the Audi Q5) ⇒ Suspension; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Removal and
Installation
– Remove the plenum chamber front wall on vehicles equipped
with a 6-cylinder diesel engine -A- ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
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On vehicles with a gasoline engine or a 4 cylinder TDI engine, the
plenum chamber front wall cannot be loosen or removed from the
vehicle (there is not enough space available).
– Remove the expansion valve, refer to

Note
Seal open pipe connections.
– Remove the expansion valve mounting plate -A- from the re‐
frigerant lines -B- and -C- .
– Remove the storage compartment on driver's side. ⇒ Body
Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and Installation
– Remove the left footwell (driver side)
⇒ “5.28 Left Footwell Vents”, page 218 .
– Remove the steering column⇒ Chassis; Rep. Gr. 48 ; Re‐
– Remove the pedal assembly and accelerator pedal module.
Refer to ⇒ Brake System; Rep. Gr. 46 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation and ⇒ Fuel Supply; Rep. Gr. 20 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .

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– Remove the screw -A-.

– Loosen the locking mechanism -C- and remove the cover for
the refrigerant lines leading to the evaporator -B- .
– Disconnect both refrigerant lines leading to the evaporator

-A- and -B- at the location identified with -E- using -T40147- .
– Loosen the disconnected refrigerant lines -C- and -D- from the
grommet -F- and remove both refrigerant lines.
– Bend the part of the refrigerant line -A- (which is already on
the evaporator) to the right (to the evaporator) so that it does
not interfere when removing the evaporator.
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– Remove the glove compartment. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior;
– Cut the housing wall -A- (on the right side of the A/C unit) using
a sharp knife (for example, a strong carpet knife with a point;
the blade must be secure and the handle must be strong.)
along the marked cutting line from the A/C unit.
– Remove the evaporator -B- in the direction of the arrow
-arrow- from the A/C unit.
Installation
Prior to installing the evaporator, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
note the following:
– Check the A/C unit via the evaporator installation shaft for dirt;
clean the A/C unit if necessary.
Note
When doing this, pay attention to both condensation water drains

-A- and their openings -B-.

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– Check both connections -B- and -C- on the replacement evap‐

orator -A- for dirt and damage.
– Install both covers -D- and -F- on the correct side on the evap‐
orator.
Note
♦ Both covers are included in the replacement evaporator kit,

♦ Depending on the cover version -D- cut the part -E- from this
cover (on the side with the connections installed).
– Push the evaporator -A- into the A/C shaft; when doing this,
be careful not to loosen the covers -D- and -F- from the evap‐
orator.
– Install the bracket -A-to with
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– Check the refrigerant lines -C- and -D- for damage and dirt.
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Note
♦ Even slight damage (a scratch) a little bit of dirt (a hair) can

cause leakage at a connection.
♦ The refrigerant lines -C- and -D-, the O-rings -E- and -F-, the
bracket -A- and the bolt -B- and -H- are all included in the re‐
placement evaporator kit. Refer to the Electronic Parts Cata‐
log.
– Install the refrigerant lines -C- and -D- into the grommet -G- .
– Coat the O-rings -E- and -F- with refrigerant oil before instal‐
ling. Refer to ⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12 .
– Mount the O-rings -E- and -F- on the refrigerant lines -C- and
-D- .
– Install the refrigerant lines -C- and -D- in the connection on the
evaporator.
– Install the bolt -H- .
– Install both bolts -B- and -H- equally far enough so that both
refrigerant lines -C- and -D- can be turned without pretension.
Note
When installing the bolts -B- and -H- be careful not to twist the
bracket -A- together with the refrigerant lines.

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– Connect the expansion valve mounting plate -A- to the refrig‐

erant lines -B- and -C- .
– To align both refrigerant lines, first install the expansion valve,
refer to ⇒ “5.15 Expansion Valve”, page 166 and the refriger‐
ant line with the inner heat exchanger, refer to
page 239 .
Note
The expansion valve and the refrigerant line the inner heat ex‐
changer are installed first to align both refrigerant lines leading to
the evaporator, and after tightening both bolts on the evaporator
connect, they are removed again.
– Tighten the bolts -B- and -H- on the evaporator connector

(tightening specification 5 Nm).
– Remove the refrigerant line with the inner heat exchanger and
the expansion valve again.
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– Install the expansion valve, refer to
page 239 .
– Install the cover for the evaporator refrigerant lines -B- and the
bolt -A- .
– Make sure the cover -B- fits correctly and that it is free of ten‐
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Note
Even the smallest leak at the groove/spring connection between

the cover -B- and the air conditioner -A- will cause whistling
noises. Coat the connecting surfaces lightly with silicone grease
-G 000 405 A2- . Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.

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– Clean and dry the groove in the A/C unit -E- before installing
the separating wall -C- .
– Fill the groove on the A/C unit -E- before installing the sepa‐
rating wall -C- for example with silicone adhesive, D 176 001
A3, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
– Install the separating wall -C- .
Note
♦ The separating wall -C- is included in the replacement evap‐

orator kit, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ There are different versions of the separating wall -C- (with
and without the spayed on sealing lip), refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog.
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separating wall -C- is not sealing in area -D- condensation
water from the A/C could leak into the footwell when, for ex‐
ample, driving around a curve.
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– Remove any excess adhesive (the adhesive may only be in
the area -D- ); and remove any excess adhesive out of the
groove -G- .
– Install the air intake housing, refer to
– Install the remaining removed parts in the opposite order.
pay attention to the notes regarding reconnecting the battery
⇒ Electrical System; Rep. Gr. 27 ; Removal and Installation
– Evacuate the refrigerant circuit and fill it. Refer to ⇒ Refriger‐
ant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ; Description and Operation .
function.
Note

ing function.
be wrong, refer to
⇒ “2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram”, page 67 (A/C con‐
trol motors block diagram).


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to
page 11 .
Note

5.15 Expansion Valve
Note
After switching off the A/C compressor on this vehicle, it may take
a long time until the pressure on the high pressure side (the ex‐
pansion valve is cold and the pressure on the low pressure side
increases quickly after switching off, the expansion valve closes
and the refrigerant can flow slowly on the low pressure side. If the
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A/C compressor is switched on, the pressure on the low pressure
side goes down, the expansion valve open and the refrigerant can
flow of the low pressure side.
Removal
– Drain the refrigerant circuit, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant R134a
Note

lation .
– Loosen the refrigerant line with inner heat exchanger from the
expansion valve and lay it to the side (do not remove)
page 239 .
Note
On vehicles with a gasoline engine, the plenum chamber front

wall cannot be loosen or removed withfrom

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enough space available).

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– Disconnect the expansion valve -B- from the refrigerant lines
leading to the evaporator.
Note
Seal all open lines and connections on evaporator with suitable

caps (avoid dirt and moisture from entering the system).
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Installation
– Clean the connection pipes -C- and -E- leading to the evapo‐
rator and the expansion valve connections, and check for
damage.
Note
♦ Expansion valve is available in different versions (same hous‐

ing but a different control characteristic), therefore ensure the
exact allocation, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ Follow the instructions for installing the O-rings. Refer to
– Replace the O-rings -B- and -F-. Refer to the Electronic Parts
Catalog.
– Coat O-rings with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to
– Make sure the retaining plate -D- fits correctly on the connec‐
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tion pipes -C- and -E- leading to the evaporator.
– Tighten the screws -G- .
page 239 .
– Evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit, refer to ⇒ Refrigerant
– Check the Climatronic control module
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5.16 Fluid Reservoir
Note
♦ There are different versions of the fluid reservoir and con‐

denser, ensure correct allocation, refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog.
♦ The reservoir may be attached to or integrated in the con‐
denser, depending on the version of the condenser. If the
condenser has an integrated reservoir, replace the dryer car‐
tridge. Refer to ⇒ “5.12 Dryer Cartridge”, page 156 .
Removed fluid reservoir contains refrigerant oil which must be

restored to the refrigerant circuit (with new fluid reservoir). Adding
oil depends on the type of complaint. Refer to ⇒ Refrigerant
♦ If, for example, the reservoir (or condenser) was damaged
during an accident (no refrigerant has leaked out, no moisture
or dirt has gotten into the refrigerant circuit); drain the refrig‐
erant oil from the removed reservoir (and the damaged con‐
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denser). Fill the refrigerant circuit (for example condenser)
with the quantity of the drained refrigerant plus 10 cm3 with
fresh refrigerant ; this way the refrigerant circuit can be easily
repaired. Refer to Refrigerant R134a - Servicing.
♦ If a certain amount of refrigerant oil has leaked due to an ac‐
cident or contaminants or moisture has entered the refrigerant
circuit, circuit must be flushed, refer to Refrigerant R134a -
Servicing.
Removal
Note

lation .

Installation

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housing.
– Remove the front noise insulation ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
Note

allroad ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66
Vehicles With Charge Air Cooler (Installed Under the Condenser)

– Remove the condenser, refer to
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– Remove the bolt -C- and the bracket -D- upward.
– Remove the reservoir -F- upward from the condenser -E-
-arrow-.
Note
♦ Be sure not to loose the rubber grommet -B- when removing

the reservoir. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
♦ Seal open connections on reservoir and condenser with suit‐
able caps (to prevent dirt and moisture from entering).
Installation
Note

♦ Keep the reservoir closed as long as possible. Only remove
the cape immediately prior to installation (reservoir contains a
desiccant bag which soon becomes saturated with moisture
and thus unusable when reservoir is open).

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– Clean the condenser surface -C- .

– Check the connections on the condenser and on the reservoir
for damage.
– Replace the seals -D- and the O-rings -E-. Refer to the Elec‐
– Coat O-rings with refrigerant oil before installing, refer to
– Make sure the O-ring fits correctly inside the grooves
-arrows- on each mount.
– Mount the reservoir -B- on the condenser and tighten the
screws.
– Pull the protective sleeve -A- over the connection.
Vehicles With Charge Air Cooler (Installed Under the Condenser)
– Install the condenser, refer to
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– Install the front noise insulation ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ;
Note

allroad ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 66 ; Removal and Installation
– Install the air guide on the air filter housing flange ⇒ Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 63 ; Removal and Installation .
– Install the cover on the lock carrier ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr.
– Operate the A/C system to theafter fillingof the refrigerant circuit, refer by AUDI AG.
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5.17 Fresh Air Intake
Note

tion of the components is not different; removing, installing and
checking is performed in the same way as on the Audi A5 Coupe.
Preparation for Replacement

– Remove both windshield wiper arms (only on vehicles where
the cowl and the fresh air intake cover on the cowl -A- are one
piece) ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 92 ; Removal and
Installation .
terior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and Installation .
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wind cowl (different styles)⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ;
Note
Loosen the cowl panel trim from the windshield crossmember

-C-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation. .
Checking
– Check the cowl -A- for proper installation and damage ⇒ Body
Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and Installation .
– Check the seals between the fresh air intake cover-A-, the
cowl and the windshield cross member -C- for damage and
proper fit. This seals prevent water from entering between
window cross member and cover and running into A/C unit air
intake shroud ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and
Installation .
Note
Depending on the version, for some countries with high dust lev‐
els (for example China), a dust filter installed instead of intake air
grille -A-, which prevents dust and sand from entering the fresh
air blower, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
– Perform the preparation work ⇒ page 172 .

– Remove the bolts -B- (Tightening specifications: 3 Nm).
– Remove the fresh air intake -C- .

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Note
♦ Check for damage prior to installing the fresh air intake -C- and
the bonded seal; if there is damage, replace the seal or fresh
air intake -C-.
♦ When installing, make sure the fresh air intake -C- and seal
are seated correctly; if the fresh air intake -C- is not installed
correctly, water can seep into the A/C unit intake shroud
through the sealing surface -D-.
♦ Prior to installing the cowl cover -A-, check the cowl and the
seals for the cover -A- and the window cross member -C- for
damage; if the cover, the cowl or the seal are damaged, water
can seep into the fresh air intake and also into the A/C intake
shroud.
5.18 Fresh Air Blower Control Module
Note
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♦ The Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126- replacement part
is available in different versions. Be sure to use the right one.
♦ With ignition switched on and Fresh Air Blower -V2- actuated,
fresh air blower control module connects Plus from terminal 4
of connector -C- to terminal 1 of connector -B-. Fresh air blow‐
er speed is regulated by fresh air blower control module via
the ground connection between terminal 2 connector -B- and
terminal 3 of connector -C-. Check using vehicle diagnosis,
Removal

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– Disconnect the connector -A- and -B-.

– Remove the screws -C-.
WARNING
Heat sink on fresh air blower control module may be hot.
– Remove the fresh air blower control module -D- from the air
intake housing.
Installation
note the following:
– To check the function, perform an output Diagnostic Test
Mode (DTM) on the A/C system using vehicle diagnosis, test‐
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ing and information system -VAS 5051/- .
5.19 Fresh Air Blower
Note
♦ The Fresh Air Blower -V2- as a replacement part is available

in different versions, make sure of the correct application, refer
♦ The fresh air blower -A-with a revised housing with an opti‐
mized motor and motor mount, is being used. With the use of
the new fresh air blower, the foam jacket on the housing -B-
has been discontinued because the larger motor mount has a
new insulation mat (see -B- in the next illustration), refer to
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– Remove the Fresh Air Blower Control Module -J126- , refer tocorrectness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect to the
⇒ “5.18 Fresh Air Blower Control Module”, page 173 .
-B- .

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– Loosen the locking mechanism -A- and turn the fresh air blow‐
er-B- housing in the direction of the arrow.
Caution
Do not grasp fan wheel of fresh air blower. Force against the
fan wheel or shifting the balancing weights fastened to fan
wheel may cause imbalance and then problems during oper‐
ation.
Installation
note the following:
– If the locking mechanism -A- breaks or can no longer hold, you
can secure fresh air blower -B- to the air intake housing using
a screw -C- .
– When installing, make sure the fresh air blower -B- fits cor‐
rectly in the air intake housing.
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– To check the function, perform an output Diagnostic Test

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and information system -VAS 5051/- .
5.20 Instrument Panel Vent Air Guide Plug
Note
This air guide has an opening. At certain setting, whistling noises

may be present at this opening. Therefore, this opening is sealed
with a plug at the factory (running change from February 2009).
Refer to .
– Cover the upper center console to prevent damage.

– Remove the Front Information Display Control Head -J685- .
Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Removal and
Installation .
– Reach into the opening in the instrument panel and install the
plug -B- into the opening in the air guide -A-.
– Make sure the plug -B- fits tightly inside the opening -A-.
Note
♦ The illustration shows the opening -A- on an Audi A4. On the

Audi Q5 is covered by a brace and is difficult to reach.
♦ The plug -B- is a replacement part (replacement part number:
8K9 805 673 C), refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
5.21 Instrument Panel Vents and Rear Vents

♦ hook -3438-

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Note

on an Audi A5 Coupe; an Audi A5 Sportback, Audi A4, Audi
Q5 etc., the location of the components varies slightly. Re‐
moving and installing the components is the same as descri‐
bed for the Audi A5 Coupé.
♦ Instrument panel vents -B- and -C- removing and installing ⇒
♦ Remove the vent in the rear center console in the same way
as removing the vents in the instrument panel⇒ Body Interior;
Caution
♦ To prevent damaging the instrument panel vents when

removing, do not engage the -3438- -A- on the vent fins
-B- and -C-.
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– Open the affected vent.
– Insert the -3438- -A- into the vent as shown in the illustration.
– Swivel the -3438- -A- approximately 90° toward the vent hous‐
ing; insert the hook into the removal holes inside the vent
housing.
– Carefully remove instrument panel vent -B- or -C- from the in‐
strument panel.
5.22 Sunlight Photo Sensor
Note
♦ There are different versions of the Sunlight Photo Sensor -

G107- , observe the correct allocation, refer to Electronic Parts
Catalog. If a sunlight photoProtected
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system is not regulated correctly.
on an Audi A5 Coupe; an Audi A5 Sportback, Audi A4, Audi
Q5 etc., the location of the components varies slightly. Re‐
moving and installing the components is the same as descri‐
bed for the Audi A5 Coupé.
Removal

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– Pry the sunlight photo sensor -A- off the windshield defroster
vent using a small screwdriver -B-. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior;
Note
While doing this, be careful not to damage the surface of the sun‐
light photo sensor cover -A- and the defroster vent -B- .
– Disconnect the connector -C- .

Installation
note the following:
– After installation, check the Climatronic control module DTC
memory and erase any displayed faults using vehicle diagno‐
5.23 Interior Temperature Sensors

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⇒ “5.23.1 Left Front Upper Body Outlet”, page 177
⇒ “5.23.2 Right Front Upper Body Outlet”, page 178
⇒ “5.23.3 Right Footwell Vent”, page 178
⇒ “5.23.4 Evaporator Vent”, page 179
⇒ “5.23.5 Center Outlet”, page 179
⇒ “5.23.6 Footwell Outlet and Left Footwell Vent”, page 180
5.23.1 Left Front Upper Body Outlet
Note
The Left Front Upper Body Outlet Temperature Sensor -G385- is

installed only on vehicles with a Comfort version A/C system.
Removal
– Remove the storage compartment on driver's side. ⇒ Body
– Disconnect the connector -A- from the temperature sensor.
– Rotate the left front upper body outlet temperature sensor
-B- 90 dgrees and remove it from the bracket in the air guide
channel -D- .
Installation
note the following:
– Check the seal -C- for damage and proper seating.

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5.23.2 Right Front Upper Body Outlet
Note
The Right Front Upper Body Outlet Temperature Sensor -G386-

is installed only on vehicles with a Comfort version A/C system.
Removal
– Disconnect the connector -A- from the temperature sensor.
– Rotate the right front upper body outlet temperature sensor
-B- approximately 90 degrees and remove it from the bracket
in the air guide channel -D- .
Installation
note the following:
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5.23.3 Right Footwell Vent
Note
The Right Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor -G262- is installed

only on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
Removal
– Remove the right footwell vent (passenger side). Refer to
-C- ⇒ “5.27 Right Footwell Vent”, page 217 .
– Disconnect the electrical connection -A-.
– Turn the sensor -D- 90 degrees and remove it from the right
footwell vent -C- .
Installation
note the following:
– Check the seal -E- for damage and proper seating.

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5.23.4 Evaporator Vent

Removal
– Loosen the Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor
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– Turn the evaporator vent temperature sensor -B- 180 degrees
and remove it from the A/C.
Note
The Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor -B- is installed so that
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the temperature sensor -D- is facing the evaporator. To remove
and install it when the air intake housing is installed, it must be
turned in its mount 180 degrees out of installation position after
loosening or before tightening.
Installation
note the following:
– Loosen the Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor -B- from the
A/C bracket -C-.
– Turn the Evaporator Vent Temperature Sensor -B- 180 de‐
grees and mount it in the bracket.
5.23.5 Center Outlet
Note
The Center Outlet Temperature Sensor -G191- is installed only

on vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system.
Removal
– Remove the radio or the CD changer (depending on the vehi‐
cle equipment level) ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 90 ;

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– Reach through the installation shaft and disconnect the con‐

nector -A- .
– Turn the sensor -B- 90 degrees and remove it from the air
guide channel leading the center instrument panel vents.
Installation
note the following:
5.23.6 Footwell Outlet and Left Footwell Vent

The Footwell Outlet Temperature Sensor -G192- is installed only
on vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system.
TheLeft Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor -G261- is installed
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only on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
Note
Different designation, of the currently identical sensor, depending

on the A/C version, refer to
⇒ “1.19 A/C Unit and Air Intake Housing Components”, page 23
(A/C components)
Removal
– Move the driver seat as far back as possible.
– Remove the storage compartment under the dash panel on
the driver's side ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Removal and
Installation .
– Turn the sensor -B- 90° and remove it form the left (driver's
side) footwell vent.
Installation
note the following:

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5.24 Interior Temperature Sensor Fan
Note
♦ The same Interior Temperature Sensor Fan -V42- -B- is cur‐

rently installed in both versions of the Climatronic control
module (Basis -E- and Comfort -F-) The blowers run at differ‐
ent rpm's (approximately 2,500 to 3,200 rpm on the Basis A/
C system and approximately 2,800 to 3,500 rpm on the Com‐
fort A/C system) due to the different installation locations of
the Climatronic control module . Check using vehicle diagno‐
♦ Depending on the version of the Climatronic Control Module
there may be a molded seal -C-. Install if necessary.
Removal
– Remove the Climatronic Control Module, refer to
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– Remove the Interior unless authorised sensor fan -B-AGoutdoesof
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module.
Installation
note the following:
– When installing interior temperature sensor fan, do not press
on the fan wheel -D-, hold fan firmly at housing instead.

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5.25 Outside Air Temperature Sensor
Note
♦ The Vehicle Electrical System Control Module -J519- evalu‐

ates the measured values from the Outside Air Temperature
Sensor -G17- and then transmits them to the Climatronic con‐
trol module (and to the Instrument Cluster Control Module -
J285- ) via the data bus. Check using vehicle diagnosis, testing
ing function.
♦ The illustration shows the location of the outside air tempera‐
ture sensor -A- on the Audi A5 Coupe, the Audi A5 Sportback,
the Audi A4, Audi Q5 etc. The location can vary.
♦ On vehicles that have the outside air temperature sensor -A-
and mount -B- installed on the grille above the bumper, it is
possible that a higher temperature may register due to the in‐
stallation location of the sensor because the radiator and
condenser are radiating heat. The location of the outside air
temperature sensor -A- has been the changed; the sensor and
the revised bracket -C- have been moved slightly forward,
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closer to the radiator grille and under the impact member -D-.
♦ If there is a complaint because the measured value is too high
because the vehicle has the outside air temperature -A- and
bracket -B- installed on the air intake grille above the impact
member, then install an outside air temperature sensor -A- and
the revised bracket -C- slightly forward, closer to the air intake
grille and under the impact member -D-. The wire connections
may have to bebylengthened.
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– Disconnect the connector -E- on the temperature sensor -A-
and remove the temperature sensor from the bracket (-B- or
-D-).
Note
It may be necessary to first remove the bumper in order to remove

the outside air temperature sensor -A- from the bracket -C- under
the impact member -D- if the sensor is not accessible from above.
– After installing, check the Climatronic control module DTC

memory (and the instrument cluster control module DTC
memory) and erase any faults using vehicle diagnosis, testing
ing function.

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5.26 Motors
⇒ “5.26.1 Air Flow Door”, page 183
⇒ “5.26.2 Center Vent Adjustment”, page 185
⇒ “5.26.3 Defroster Door”, page 186
⇒ “5.26.4 Footwell Door and Left Footwell Door”, page 189
⇒ “5.26.5 Left Center Vent”, page 191
⇒ “5.26.6 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door”, page 194
⇒ “5.26.7 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door and Left
Center Vent”, page 196
⇒ “5.26.8 Left Temperature Door”, page 200
⇒ “5.26.9 Recirculation Door”, page 203
⇒ “5.26.10 Right Footwell Door”, page 205
⇒ “5.26.11 Right Center Vent”, page 207
⇒ “5.26.12 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door and
Right Center Vent ”, page 209
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⇒ “5.26.13 Right Temperature Door”, page 211
⇒ “5.26.14 Temperature Regulator Door and Rear Temperature
Door”, page 214
5.26.1 Air Flow Door
Note
♦ Perform Basic Setting of A/C system after installing the control

motor using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
♦ Using the functions Output Diagnostic Test mode and Basic
Setting, the activation of A/C system electrical components
can be tested if necessary (e.g. allocation test) using vehicle
♦ Currently in this vehicle, all motors are identical in construc‐
tion. During the basic adjustment, the control motors are as‐
signed and adapted corresponding to the switching sequence
of the wiring. If this sequence does not conform to the speci‐
fication, the control motors will adapt incorrectly and the door
control will be wrong. Refer to
♦ After installing new positioning motor, check activation through
Climatronic control module and check function (correct posi‐
tion of recirculation door and back pressure/fresh air door)
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and information system -VAS
♦ For Air Flow Door Motor -V71- function, refer to
⇒ “2.13 Back Pressure Door Motor”, page 69
Removal

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– Remove the air intake housing from the air intake manifold.
Refer to ⇒ “5.6 Air Intake Duct”, page 132
– Remove the screws -B-.
– Counter hold on the cam plate -A- and disconnect the control
motor -C- from the cam plate -A- .
Installation
note the following:
– Check the lever for the back pressure door -D- and for the fresh
air door -E- ; they must fit correctly in the cam plate -A- .
– Install the control motor shaft -C- into the cam plate bracket
-A- .
Note
The control motor does not have a stop; the control motor shaft
-C- can be inserted into the cam plate mount -A- at any position
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function.
Note
tronics. During the first basic setting, a new control motor
ing function.
be wrong, refer to
⇒ “2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram”, page 67 (A/C con‐
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5.26.2 Center Vent Adjustment
Note
♦ The Center Vent Adjustment Motor -V102- is installed only on

vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system.
of the wiring. If this sequence does not conform the specifica‐
tion, the control motors will adapt incorrectly and the door
control will be wrong, refer to
Removal
– Remove glove compartment, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep.
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– Remove the air guide channel -B- leading to the
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– Mark the connector -A- if necessary (to prevent confusion in

the event several connectors are disconnected at the same
time).
– Remove the shaft -D- of the control motor-C- from the center
vent door shaft -E- .
Installation
note the following:
– Insert the shaft -D- of the control motor -C- into the center vent
door shaft -E- .
Note
The control motor does not have a stop; therefore the control mo‐
tor shaft can be inserted into the center vent door shaft -E- at any
position.
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– Connect the connector -A-.
– Install the wiring harness so that it cannot come in contact with
any moving parts (e.g. the actuating arm).
function.
Note

motorsunless
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ing function.
be wrong, refer to

5.26.3 Defroster Door

♦ Ratchet wrench -T40083-

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Note
Currently in this vehicle, all motors are identical in construction.

During the basic adjustment, the control motors are assigned and
adapted corresponding to the switching sequence of the wiring.
If this sequence does not conform the specification, the control
motors will adapt incorrectly and the door control will be wrong.
Refer to ⇒ “2.12 A/C Control Motor Block Diagram”, page 67 .
Removal
the driver's side, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Re‐
– Remove the left footwell (driver side), refer to
– Remove the accelerator pedal module. Refer to ⇒ Fuel Sup‐
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ply; Rep. Gr. 20 ; Removal and Installation .

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– Mark the connector -D- if necessary (to prevent confusion in

time).
– Disconnect the connector -D- .
Note
To remove the screw -C- use -T40083- .
– Loosen the shaft -A- (on the motor -B-) from the actuating arm
-E- and remove the motor.
Installation
note the following:
– Check the position of the actuating arm -E- in the A/C guide
-F- ; when doing this, pay attention to both stops -G- .
– Insert the shaft -A- (on the motor -B-) into the actuating arm
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-E- .
Note
The control motor does not have a stop; therefore the shaft -A-
can be inserted into the actuating arm -E- in any position.
– Install the screws -C-.

– Connect the connector -D- .
– Install the wiring harness so thatProtected
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5.26.4 Footwell Door and Left Footwell Door

♦ ratchet wrench -T40083-
The Footwell Door Motor -V261- is installed on vehicles equipped
with the Basis A/C system.
The Left Footwell Door Motor -V108- is installed on the Comfort
A/C system.
Note
♦ Different designations and functions, depending on the A/C

version, refer to
♦ On vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system, the left
footwell door motor actuates the doors for the left instrument
panel vent, the left footwell vent and the left rear footwell vent
(under the driver seat).
♦ On vehicles with the Basis A/C system, the footwell door motor
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actuates the doors for the left and right instrument panel vents,
the left and right footwells and the left and right rear footwells
(under the front seats). The different doors for the left and right
side are connected with each other in the A/C by connector
rods.
♦ Retaining plate footwell door motor, removing and installing,
refer to
⇒ “5.26.6 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door”,
page 194 .
♦ Left footwell door motor with the control motors and left center
vent motor, removing and installing, refer to
Center Vent”, page 196 .
Removal
– Remove the storage compartment
permitted unlessunder
authorisedthe dash
by AUDI AG.panel
AUDI AG ondoes not guarantee or accept any liability
the driver side. Refer to ⇒with
Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Re‐

– Remove the left footwell vent (driver side). Refer to

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time).
Note
– Loosen the shaft -A- (on the motor -B-) from the curved washer
-E- and remove the motor.
Installation
note the following:
– Insert the shaft -A- (on the control motor -B-) into the cam plate
mount-E- .
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Note
The control motor does not have a stop; therefore the shaft -A-
can be inserted into the cam plate mount -E- in any position.

function.
Note

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5.26.5 Left Center Vent

♦ ratchet wrench -T40083-
Note
♦ The Left Center Vent Motor -V110- is installed only on vehicles

equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
tion, the control motors will adapt incorrectly
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to the . of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
♦ Left footwell door motor and left center vent motor, removing
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Removal
the driver's side, refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Re‐
– Remove the left footwell (driver side), refer to
Note
♦ The following illustrations show the arrangement of the control

motors and their mounting plates on the left side of the A/C
housing with the air channel leading to the left dash panel vent
-A- removed for clarity.
♦ The air guide channel leading the left instrument panel vent
-A- is secured by an expanding clip or a screw -B- onto the
instrument panel crossmember -C-; the expanding clip or the
screw can only be removed when the outer instrument panel
shell is removed.
– Carefully loosen the air guide channel leading to the left in‐
strument panel vent -A- from the A/C vent.

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time).
Note
– Press the cam plate -E- toward the A/C housing and remove
the shaft -A- (control motor -B-) from the cam plate -E- .
♦ The left center vent motor actuates the connector rod -F- via
the cam plate -E-(and with it the door for the left indirect ven‐
tilation) and via the lever -G- and via the door left center dash
panel vent. If the pin -G- comes out of the cam plate guiding
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groove -E- while removing the control motor, the left center
dash panel vent door will not actuate.
♦ A new gear -A- and a new bracket are being (a new collar on
the gear and a new hole). Make sure the correct gear and
bracket are installed (these parts are supplied together as a
replacement part), refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ The connecting rod -F- actuates the left door in the left center
vent.
Installation
note the following:

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– Check the lever pin -G- and the connector rod pin -F- for cor‐
rect fit in each guiding groove in the cam plate -E- .
– Insert the shaft -D- of the control motor-B- into the cam plate
-E- .
Note
tor shaft can be inserted into the cam plate -E- at any position.

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5.26.6 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door

The Footwell Door Motor -V261- is installed on vehicles equipped
with the Basis A/C system
Note
♦ The mounting plate with the footwell door motor is installed

only on vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system.
♦ Mounting plate footwell door motor, disassembly and assem‐
bly, refer to
⇒ “6.3 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door Motor”,
page 253 .
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Removal
the driver side. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Re‐
– Mark the connector -A- (to the Defroster Door Motor -V107- )
and -B- (footwell door motor) and -C- (Temperature Regulator
Door Motor -V68- ) (to prevent confusion in the event several
connectors are disconnected at the same time).
– Disconnect the connector -A- , -B- and -C-.
– Loosen the wiring harness -D- from the mounting points on the
mounting plate -E- .

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– Carefully disconnect the connector rods -A-, -B- and -C- from
the levers on each door.
Note
♦ The connecting rods (-A- through -C-) are clipped on to the

levers; unclip them carefully so that the levers do not get dam‐
aged.
– Remove screws -D-.

– Remove the mounting plate -E- (together with the control mo‐
tor -F-, the lever, the cam plate and the connector rods) from
the A/C.
Installation
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note the following:
– Apply a small quantity of grease -G 000 150- to the cam plate
guides as well as to the pins at the door levers, refer to Elec‐
– Make sure the levers, cam plates and connector rod mounting
plates -A- are assembled correctly.
page 253 .
– When installing the mounting plate -A- correctly insert the

mounting plate pin -B- and the cam plate -C- into the A/C
bracket.
– Install the screws -D-.

– Connect the various connector rods -A-, -B- and -C- from the
levers on each door.

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– Connect the connector -A- through -C- according to the mark‐

ings.
– Mount the wiring harness -D- into the mounting points on the
mounting plate -E- .
– Check the wiring harness routing -D- so that it cannot come in
contact with any moving parts (e.g. levers).
function.
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5.26.7 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell

Door and Left Center Vent
The Left Footwell Door Motor -V108- and the Left Center Vent
Motor -V108- are installed in the Comfort A/C system.
Note
♦ The mounting plate with the left footwell door motor and the
left center vent motor is installed only on vehicles equipped
with the Comfort A/C system.
♦ Right footwell door motor mounting plate and right center vent
motor, disassembling and assembling, refer to
⇒ “6.4 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door Motor and
Left Center Vent Motor”, page 254 .

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Removal
– Remove the steering column. Refer to ⇒ Chassis; Rep. Gr.
lation and ⇒ Fuel Supply; Rep. Gr. 20 .
Note
♦ The following illustrations show the arrangement of the control

motors and their mounting plates on the left side of the A/C
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with the air channel leading to the left dash
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♦ The air guide channel leading the left instrument panel vent
-A- is secured by an expanding clip or a screw -B- onto the
instrument panel crossmember -C-; the expanding clip or the
screw can only be removed when the outer instrument panel
shell is removed.
– Mark the connector -A- (to the Left Center Vent Motor), -B- (to
the Defroster Door Motor), -C- (to the Left Footwell Door Mo‐
tor) and -D- (to the Rear Temperature Door Motor ) (to prevent
confusing them in the event several connectors are discon‐
nected at the same time).
– Disconnect the connectors -A- up to -D-.
– Loosen the wiring harness -E- from the mounting points on the
mounting plate -F- .

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– Carefully disconnect the connector rods -A- through -D- from

the levers on each door.
Note
♦ The connecting rods -A- through -D- are clipped on to the lev‐
ers; unclip them carefully so that the levers do not get dam‐
aged.
– Remove the screws -E-.

– Remove the mounting plate -F- (together with the control mo‐
tors, the levers, the cam plates and the connector rods) from
the A/C housing.
Installation
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note the following:
plates -A- are assembled correctly. Refer to
⇒ “6.4 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door Motor and
Left Center Vent Motor”, page 254 .
– When installing the mounting plate-A-, insert the mounting
plate pins -B- into the brackets -C- and the cam plate pins
-D- and -F- into the brackets -E- . Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– When installing the mounting plate -A- insert the lever pins to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect
-G- into the guiding groove on the cam plates -F- .
Note
♦ When inserting, make sure that the cam plate stop -C- is not
in area -F- (between both stops on the A/C -D- and -E-) .
♦ The cam plate -A- actuates the door for the left indirect venti‐
lation (driver's side) via the lever -B-.

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– Install the screws -E-.

– Carefully connect the various connector rods -A- through -D-
to the lever of each door.
– Route the wiring harness -E- as shown and secure it at the
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mounting points to the mounting plate -F- .
– Connect the connectors -A- through -D- according to the mark‐
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5.26.8 Left Temperature Door
Note
♦ The Left Temperature Door Motor -V158- is installed only on

vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
Electronic permitted
Parts Catalog.
Removal
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– Adjust the air flow to the footwells on both the driver's and
passenger's side on the Climatronic control module.
Note
In the Air to the Footwell Vent setting, the defroster door motor
moves the connector rod -A- in a position so that the screw -B- is
accessible. If the defroster door motor does not move the con‐
nector rod -A- into the desired position, remove the control motor
if necessary, refer to ⇒ “5.26.3 Defroster Door”, page 186 .

lation .

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– Remove the left center vent motor, refer to -B-

⇒ “5.26.5 Left Center Vent”, page 191
– Mark the connector -C- (to prevent confusing it in the event

several connectors are disconnected at the same time).
– Disconnect the connector -C-.
– Loosen the pin -D- (on the control motor bracket -E-) from the
gear segment -F- (temperature door shaft) and remove the
bracket -E- (with the control motor) in the direction of the arrow.
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– Remove the screws -A- and separate the control motor -B-
from the bracket -D- .
– Remove the gear -C- from the control motor shaft -D- .
Installation
note the following:
– Mount the gear -C- on the shaft -E- of the control motor -B- .
The control motor does not have a stop, therefore the gear -C-
can be mounted on the control motor shaft at any position.

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– Bring the gear segment -F- (in the temperature door shaft) all
the way to the stop into the shown position (by turning in the
direction of the arrow).
– Insert the guide -G- (on the bracket -E- with the control motor)
into the bracket -H- (on the A/C) .
– Push the bracket -E- opposite the direction of the arrow to the
gear segment -F- and insert the pin -D- (on the control motor
bracket -E-) into the gear segment -F- (temperature door
shaft) .
Note
The control motor and the gear -J- do not have a stop; therefore
the gear -J- can be joined to the gear segment -F- (temperature
door shaft) in any position.

– Connect the connector -C- .
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– Check the Climatronic Control Module DTC memory and

erase any displayed malfunction if necessary using vehicle di‐

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5.26.9 Recirculation Door
Note
♦ Perform Basic Setting of A/C system after installing the control

motor using vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system
♦ Using the functions Output Diagnostic Test Mode and Basis
Setting, the activation of A/C system electrical components
can be tested if necessary (e.g. allocation test) using vehicle
♦ In the event of problems with moisture in passenger compart‐
ment, also check recirculated-air door (must close complete‐
ly).
Removal
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– Loosen the wiring harness -E- from the air intake housing.
– Disconnect the control motor shaft-C- from the air recirculation
door shaft -D- .
– Mark the connector -A- if necessary (to prevent confusing it in
time).
Installation
note the following:
– Insert the control motor shaft -C- into theProtected
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tor shaft -C- can be inserted into the air recirculation door shaft
-D- at any position.

– Install the wiring harness -E- so that it cannot come in contact
with any moving parts (e.g. the actuating arm).
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5.26.10 Right Footwell Door
Note
♦ The Right Footwell Door Motor -V109- is installed only on ve‐

hicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
♦ Right Footwell Door Motor with the control motors -V109- and
Right Center Vent Motor -V111- , removing and installing, refer
to
Right Center Vent ”, page 209 .
Removal
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time).
– Remove the shaft -D- of the control motor-C- from the cam
plate -E- .
Installation
note the following:
– Insert the shaft -D- of the control motor-C- into the cam plate
-E- .
Note
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5.26.11 Right Center Vent
Note
♦ The Right Center Vent Motor -V111- is installed only on vehi‐

cles equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
♦ Right Footwell Door Motor mounting plate -V109- and Right
Center Vent Motor -V111- , removing and installing, refer to
Right Center Vent ”, page 209 ..
Removal
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time).
– Remove the shaft -D- of the control motor-C- from the cam
plate -E- .
Installation
note the following:
– Insert the shaft -D- of the control motor-C- into the cam plate
-E- .
Note
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5.26.12 Right Retaining Plate with Right Foot‐

well Door and Right Center Vent
Note
♦ The mounting plate with the Right Footwell Door Motor -V109-
and the Right Center Vent Motor -V111- is installed only on
vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
♦ Right Footwell Door Motor mounting plate -V109- and Right
Center Vent Motor -V111- , disassembly and assembly, refer
to
⇒ “6.2 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door Motor
and Right Center Vent Motor”, page 251 .
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Removal
– Loosen the air duct for the right instrument panel vent from the
instrument panel crossmember, but do not remove it ⇒ Body
Note
The air guide from the air guide channel -B- is attached to the right
instrument panel vent with two screws. To loosen, remove the
screw which is installed at the bottom and is accessible.

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– Mark the connector -A- (to the Right Center Vent Motor) and
-B- ( Right Footwell Door Motor) (to prevent confusion them).
– Disconnect the connector -A- and -B-.
– Disconnect the connector from the Evaporator Vent Temper‐
ature Sensor -G263- , refer to
– Loosen the wiring harness -D- from the mounting points on the
mounting plate -J- .
– Carefully loosen the different connecting rods (from -E- to
-H-) from each door.
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♦ The connecting rods (from -E- through -H-) are clipped on to

the levers; unclip them carefully so that the lever does not get
damaged.
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– Remove the mounting plate -J- (together with the control mo‐
tors, the lever, the cam plate and the connector rods) from the
A/C.
Installation
note the following:
plates -J- are assembled correctly, refer to
⇒ “6.2 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door Motor
and Right Center Vent Motor”, page 251 .
– When installing the mounting plate -J- pay attention to the lev‐
er pin -K- and the cam plate guide -L- .
Note
Make sure the curved washer stop -M- is inserted between both
stops on the A/C -N- and -O- (the cam plate must be able to move
across the range marked with the arrow).

– Connect the connector -A- and -B- according to the markings.
– Mount the wiring harness -D- into the mounting points on the
mounting plate -J- .
– Install the wiring harness -D- so that it cannot come in contact
with any moving parts (e.g. the actuating arm).
– Install the removed parts in the opposite order
function.

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5.26.13 Right Temperature Door
Note
♦ The Right Temperature Door Motor -V159- is installed only on

vehicles equipped with Protected
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withmotors arecorrectness
respect to the identical in construc‐
Removal
– Adjust the air flow direction from the instrument panel vents,
driver and passenger side, on the Climatronic control module.

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Note
In the Air to the Dash Panel Vents setting, the right center vent
motor -B- moves the cam plate -A- in a position so that the screw
-C- is accessible. If the right center vent motor -B- does not move
the cam plate -A-into the desired position, then remove the control
motor if necessary, refer to
⇒ “5.26.11 Right Center Vent”, page 207 and move the curved
washer by hand.

– Mark the connector -D- (to prevent confusing it in the event
several connectors are disconnected at the same time).
– Remove the screws -C- and -E- .
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– Loosen the pin -A- (on the control motor bracket -C-) from the
gear segment -B- (temperature door shaft) and remove the
bracket -C- (with the control motor) in the direction of the ar‐
row.
– Remove the screws -A- and separate the control motor -B-
from the bracket -D- .
– Remove the gear -C- from the control motor shaft -D- .
Installation
note the following:
– Mount the gear -C- on the shaft -E- of the control motor -B- .
Note
The control motor does not have a stop, therefore the gear -C-
can be mounted on the control motor shaft at any position.

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– Turn the gear segment -B- (in the temperature door shaft) all
the way to the stop into the shown position (by turning in the
direction of the arrow).
– Insert the guide -D- (on the bracket -C- with the control motor)
into the bracket -E- (on the A/C) .
– Push the bracket -C- opposite the direction of the arrow to the
gear segment -B- and insert the pin -A- (on the control motor
bracket) into the gear segment -B- (temperature door shaft) .
Note
The control motor and the gear -C- do not have a stop; therefore
the gear -C- can be joined to the gear segment -B- (temperature
door shaft) in any position.
– Remove the screws -C- and -E- .
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5.26.14 Temperature Regulator Door and Rear

Temperature Door
The Temperature Regulator Door Motor -V68- is installed on ve‐
hicles equipped with the Basis A/C system.
The Rear Temperature Door Motor -V137- is installed on the
Comfort A/C system.
Note
♦ Different designations and functions, depending on the A/C

version, refer to
♦ On a vehicle equipped with a Comfort A/C system, the rear
temperature door motor actuates the temperature doors for
the rear footwell vents and the rear center console vents (not
installed in the Basis A/C system).
♦ On a vehicle equipped with the Basis A/C system, the tem‐
perature regulator door motor actuates the temperature doors
for the left and right side.
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the driver side. Refer to ⇒unless
permitted Body Interior;
authorised Rep.
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Note
The control motor is installed on the left side of the air conditioner
housing, near the center tunnel. Refer to
page 23 .

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– Remove the control motor and its bracket -H- in the direction
of the arrow -arrow- from the brackets -C- and -D- .
– Mark the connector -A- if necessary (to prevent confusing it
with other connectors, in the event several connectors are dis‐
connected at the same time).
– Loosen the connecting rod -E- from the gear segment -F- .
– Remove the motor and its bracket.
– Remove the screws -G- and separate the control motor from
the bracket
with respect-H-
to the. correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Loosen the gear segment -A- from the control motor shaft
-B- .
Installation
note the following:
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– Install the control motor -B- in the bracket -D- .
– Install the screws -G- .
– Mount the gear segment -A- on to the control motor shaft -B-
as shown in the illustration.
Note
The control motor does not have a stop, therefore the gear seg‐
ment -A- can be mounted on the control motor shaft at any
position. To assure the function, the gear segment -A- must be in
the correct position to the marking on the bracket after assem‐
bling.
– Check the position of the gear segment -A- ; the first tooth must
meet up with the marking -C- as shown.

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Note
♦ If a new control motor is delivered as a replacement part, the

shaft must always be positioned so that the gear segment
-A- can be mounted as shown. If, when installing the gear
segment -A- on the control motor shaft and the first tooth does
not meet up with the marking -C- as shown, (for example on a
motor that was already once installed), then you must connect
the motor to the vehicle's electric system, and with the ignition
switched on, change the temperature setting on the Clima‐
tronic control module so that the control motor changes its
position and that the gear segment -A- moves into the correct
position.
♦ Applying voltage does not make the control motor move; it
moves only if it is actuated by the Climatronic control module.
♦ On the gear segment -A- (see illustration above) mounted on
the control motor shaft, there is a larger tooth present; when
in use, this tooth must touch the lower tooth interval on the
gear segment -D- which is on the temperature door shaft.
♦ There are different gear segments -A- (different connecting
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element for the right temperature door connecting rod) de‐
pending on the date of production, refer to
– Secure the temperature door gear segment -D- with a pin

-A- (4 mm diameter) over the guide -B- and bracket -C- .

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– Clip the connecting rod -E- to the gear segment -F- .

– Remove the control motor and its bracket -H- in the direction
of the arrow -arrow- from the brackets -C- and -D- .
– Install the wiring harness -A- so that it cannot come in contact
with any moving parts, for example, the actuating arm.
function.
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5.27 Right Footwell Vent
Note
partment cooling are being installed. Refer to
nection”, page 23 . Make sure that the correct right radiator
Parts Catalog.
Removal
– Remove glove compartment ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 68 .

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– Disconnect the harness connector -A- from the temperature

sensor (only on the Comfort A/C system).
– Remove the right footwell vent -C-.
Installation
note the following:
– Check the Climatronic control module DTC memory, and
erase the malfunction displayed if necessary (only on the
Comfort A/C system). vehicle diagnosis, testing and informa‐
tion system -VAS 5051/- Guided Fault Finding function.
5.28 Left Footwell Vents

Removal
– Switch off ignition. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Remove the storage compartment on driver's
with respectside, refer to of⇒information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
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to the correctness
– Disconnect the terminal -C- from the Footwell Outlet Temper‐
ature Sensor -G192- / for the Left Footwell Vent Temperature
Sensor -G261- .
– Left footwell vent -B-, removing.
Installation
note the following:
any displayed malfunctions if necessary. Refer to vehicle di‐
5.29 Left Radiator Housing with Temperature

Doors
Note
♦ The activation of the temperature doors and with it the radiator

housing with the left temperature doors is different between
vehicles equipped with Comfort and Basis A/C systems, refer
to
⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Over‐
view”, page 43 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
♦ To maintain the A/C stability, only one radiator housing (the
left or right side) may be removed with the A/C installed.
of the levers and connecting elements on the A/C unit, refer to

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Caution
♦ Do not remove the left and right radiator housing at the

same time.
♦ Both radiator housings support components of the air con‐
ditioner therefore must not be removed at the same time
otherwise the air conditioner will become unstable.
♦ If necessary, remove the left and right radiator housing
one after the other.
Removal
the driver's side. Refer to ⇒ Body Interior; Rep. Gr. 70 ; Re‐
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lation .
– On a vehicle equipped with the Comfort A/C system, remove
the retaining plate together with the Left Footwell Door Motor
-V108- and the Left Center Vent Motor -V110- as well as the
Left Temperature Door Motor -V158- . Refer to
Center Vent”, page 196 and
⇒ “5.26.8 Left Temperature Door”, page 200 .
– On a vehicle equipped with the Basis A/C system, remove the
retaining plate together with the Footwell Door Motor -V261- .
Refer to
⇒ “5.26.6 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door”,
page 194 .
– Carefully disconnect the connector rod -B- (so the
Protected lever does
not get damaged) from the lever on the right temperature
permitted door
-A- . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
– Loosen the bolt -C-.

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– Loosen or remove the bolt -F-.
Note
♦ At the start of production, A/C units were installed, where the

left and right side of the radiator housing -D- and -E- were bol‐
ted together on the underside with the bolt -C- . A/C units are
being installed, where both radiator housings -D- and -E- are
bolted together with the bolt -F- .
♦ On some vehicles bolt -F- and nut -G- were installed on the
left radiator housing -D-. The left radiator housing -D- has a
single hole and not a threaded connection. To remove and
install the bolt -F- and the nut -G- on this control motor version,
the Temperature Regulator Door Motor -V68- or the Rear
Temperature Door Motor -V137- must be removed, refer to
ture Door”, page 214 .
♦ You can place a catch on the holes on the right side of the
radiator housing -E- which will prevent the bolt -C- (and the
bolt -F-) from falling in the hole after being loosened.
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– Carefully disconnect the connector rod -A- (so the lever does
not get damaged) from the lever on the defrost door -B- .
– Remove the screw -C-.
– Remove the left radiator housing -D- (together with the de‐
froster door motor and temperature regulator door motor or the
rear temperature door motor) from the A/C; when doing this,
pay attention to the lever on the defrost door -B- (and the lever
on the door for the left center dash panel vent -E- on vehicles
equipped with the Comfort) A/C system).
Installation
note the following:

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– Check the groove -A- on the left radiator housing -F- and the
spring on the A/C -B- for damage.
Note
If the groove -A- on the left radiator housing -F- or the spring on
the A/C unit -B- are damaged, seal these with, for example, Sili‐
cone Adhesive -D176 001 A3- . Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
– Check the heat exchanger -C- and evaporator -D- for dirt;
clean if necessary.
– Check the foam seals on the heat exchanger -C- and on the
honey comb for damage.
– Insert the grooves -A- on the left radiator housing -F- into the
springs on the A/C unit -B- and push the left radiator housing
-F- into the A/C unit.
Note
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Pay attention to the connector rod to the right temperature door
-E- and the lever on the defroster door -G- (and the lever on the
door for the left center dash panel vent on vehicles equipped with
the Comfort A/C system).

function.
Note

motors are identical) using vehicle diagnosis, testing and in‐
function.
be wrong, refer to
– Check the Climatronic control module DTC
permitted memory
unless and
authorised erase
any displayed malfunction if necessary usingto vehicle
with respect diagno‐

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5.30 Right Radiator Housing with Tempera‐

ture Doors
⇒ “5.30.1 Right Radiator Housing, Motor Mounting Plate Re‐
moved”, page 222
⇒ “5.30.2 Right Radiator Housing and Right Motor Mounting
Plate”, page 226
Note

compartment cooling are being installed. Refer to
Connection”, page 23 . Make sure the correct right radiator
housing and air intake hosing (different versions) are installed,
♦ The activation of the temperature doors and with it the right
radiator housing is different between vehicles equipped with
Comfort and Basis A/C systems. Refer to
page 23 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
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♦ To maintain the A/C stability, only one radiator housing (the
left or right side) may be removed with the A/C installed.
of the levers and connecting elements on the A/C unit. Refer
to ⇒ “1.20 A/C Levers and Connecting Elements”, page 24 and
♦ Vehicles with the Comfort A/C system can have the right ra‐
diator housing and the mounting plate installed/removed for
the motors removed/installed. Vehicles with the Basis A/C
system do not have this mounting plate.
Caution
♦ Do not remove the left and right radiator housing at the

same time.
♦ Both radiator housings support components of the air con‐
ditioner therefore must not be removed at the same time
otherwise the air conditioner will become unstable.
♦ If necessary, remove the left and right radiator housing
one after the other. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Right radiator housing, removing and installing (vehicles with

Basis A/C system and vehicles with Comfort A/C system,
where the right mounting plate and motors and the right radi‐
ator housing must be removed one after the other), refer to
⇒ “5.30.1 Right Radiator Housing, Motor Mounting Plate Re‐
moved”, page 222 .
♦ Right radiator housing together with the right mounting plate
and motors, removing and installing (only on vehicles with
Comfort A/C system), refer to
⇒ “5.30.2 Right Radiator Housing and Right Motor Mounting
Plate”, page 226 .
5.30.1 Right Radiator Housing, Motor Mounting

Plate Removed
♦ Vehicles with Basis A/C system (no motor mounting plate).

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♦ Vehicles with Comfort A/C system where the right mounting

plate and motors and the right radiator housing must be re‐
moved one after the other.
Removal
module.
– Remove the air intake housing, refer to Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
⇒ “5.5 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing”, page 128 . with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
Vehicles with Comfort A/C system
– Remove the right footwell door motor and right center vent
motor, refer to
Right Center Vent ”, page 209
Vehicles with Basis A/C system
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– Remove the center vent adjustment motor, refer to
⇒ “5.26.2 Center Vent Adjustment”, page 185 .
All vehicles
– Disconnect the connector from the evaporator vent tempera‐
ture sensor, refer to ⇒ “5.23.4 Evaporator Vent”, page 179 .
– Carefully disconnect the connector rod -B- (so the lever does
not get damaged) from the lever on the right temperature door
-A- .
Note
There are different versions of the levers and connecting ele‐

ments on the A/C unit, refer to

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– Loosen or remove the bolt -F- (depending on the version).
Note

♦ On some vehicles bolt -F- and nut -G- were installed on the
left radiator housing -D-. The left radiator housing -D- has a
single hole and not a threaded connection. To remove and
install the bolt -F- and the nut -G- on this control motor version,
the temperature regulator door motor or the rear temperature
door motor must be removed. Refer to permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability

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– On a vehicle equipped with the Comfort A/C system, mark the
connector -A- (to prevent confusing it with other connectors)
and remove.
Note
The Right Temperature Door Motor is installed only on vehicles

equipped with the Comfort A/C system.
– Remove the screw -B-.

– Remove the screw -C-.
Note
The bolt -C- , on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system,
was already moved when the right footwell door motor and the
right center vent motor were removed.
– Remove screws -D-.

– Disconnect the right radiator housing -E- (together with the
right temperature door motor) from the A/C unit; when doing
this, pay attention to the lever on the door for the dash panel
vents -F- (right center on vehicles equipped with the Comfort
A/C system, or center on vehicles equipped with the Basis A/
C system).
Installation
note the following:

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– Check the heat exchanger -A- and evaporator -B- for dirt;
clean if necessary.
– Check the foam seals on the heat exchanger -A- and on the
-C- honey comb for damage.
– Check the springs on the A/C unit - B- and the grooves -A- on
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the right radiator housing -C- for damage.
Note
If the groove -A- on the right radiator housing -C- or the spring on
cone Adhesive -D176 001 A3- . Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
– Insert the grooves -A- on the right radiator housing into the
springs on the A/C unit -B- and push the right radiator housing
-C- into the A/C unit.

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Note
Pay attention to the lever on the door for the dash panel vents
-F- (right center on vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C sys‐
tem or center on vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system).
– Install the bolts -B- and -C- .

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tion.
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be wrong, refer to

any displayed malfunction if necessary vehicle diagnosis, test‐
Finding function.
5.30.2 Right Radiator Housing and Right Motor

Mounting Plate
♦ The right motor mounting plate is installed only on vehicles
with the Comfort\A/C system.
Removal
module.

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– Remove the 2 screws -B- and remove the bracket -A-.
– Carefully disconnect the connector rod -B- (so the lever does
not get damaged) from the lever on the right temperature door
-A- .
Note
Depending on the production date, there are different versions of

the levers and connecting elements on the A/C unit. refer to
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– Loosen or remove the bolt -F- (depending on the version).
Note

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hole and not a threaded connection. To remove and install the
bolt -F- and the nut -G- on this control motor version, the tem‐
perature regulator door motor or the rear temperature door
motor must be removed, refer to

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– Disconnect the connector -A- from the evaporator vent tem‐

perature sensor, refer to
– Mark the connectors -B- (for the right footwell door motor),
-C- (for the right center vent motor) and -D- (for the right tem‐
perature door motor) to avoid confusion.
– Disconnect the connectors -B-, -C- and -D- from the motor.
– Loosen the wiring harness -E- from the mounting points on the
mounting plate.
– Carefully loosen the different connecting rods (from -A- to
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-D-) from each door.
Note
♦ The connecting rods (from -A- through -D-) are clipped on to

the levers; unclip them carefully so that the lever does not get
damaged.
Depending on the production date, there are different versions
♦ with respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
of the levers and connecting elements on the A/C unit, refer to
– Remove the screws -E-.
– Pull the right radiator housing -A- (together with the mounting
plate, motors and levers, curved washers and connecting
rods) from the A/C unit.
Installation
note the following:

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– Check the heat exchanger -A- and evaporator -B- for dirt;
clean if necessary.
– Check the foam seals on the heat exchanger -A-or on the
honey comb -C- for damage.
– Check the springs on the A/C unit - B- and the grooves -A- on
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the right radiator housing -C- for damage.
Note
If the groove -A- on the right radiator housing -C- or the spring on
cone Adhesive -D176 001 A3- , refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
– Insert the grooves -A- on the right radiator housing into the
springs on the A/C unit -B- and push the right radiator housing
-C- just a little into the A/C unit.

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Note
Pay attention to the door lever for the instrument panel vent -C-
right center and the different connecting rods for the doors on the
air distribution housing.
– Slide the lever on the door for the instrument panel vent -C-
all the way up in the direction of arrow.
Note
Since the air flow direction was set to DEF on the Climatronic
control module before removing the radiator housing, the curved
washer -D- is now positioned so that the pin -B- fits into the groove
in the washer -E- when the radiator
Protectedhousing
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– Line up the door connecting rods so they do not get caught
when the radiator housing is completely installed.
– Carefully push the radiator housing -A- all the way into the A/
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C unit.
– Check the position of the pin -B- inside the groove in the curved
washer -E- using an illuminated mirror or borescope.
– Install the screws -E-.

– Carefully connect the various connector rods -A- through -D-
to the lever of each door.
Note
♦ The connecting rods (from -A- through -D-) are clipped into the
levers; unclip them carefully so that the lever does not get
damaged.
♦ There are different versions of the levers and connecting ele‐
ments on the A/C unit, refer to
– Install the screws -C- and -F-.

– Carefully attach the connecting rod -B- (so the lever does not
get damaged) on the lever on the right temperature door -A- .
Note

the levers and connections on the A/C unit, refer to

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– Route the wiring -E- into the mounting point on the mounting
plate as illustrated so that any moving components cannot
come in contact.
– Connect the connector -B-, -C- and -D- according to the mark‐
ings on the motors.
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tion.
Note

motors are identical) using vehicle diagnosis, testing and in‐
function.
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5.31 Passenger Compartment Forced Air Ex‐

traction

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Note
♦ The following is a test for the forced air extraction inside the
Audi A5 Coupe passenger compartment; on other vehicles,
the location of the components may differ, but removing and
installing the components is the same.
♦ On the Audi Q5 the air is routed on the left and right sides
through the vents in the side trim -A- and in the back of the
luggage compartment. From there the air flows to the ventila‐
tion frame -B-.
♦ One vent frame -A- is installed in the body vent opening -C-
on the left and the right for the forced air extraction.
♦ Forced air extraction vent frames -A- are removed and instal‐
ling from the outside (with the bumper cover removed).
♦ There are different versions of the vent frame for the forced air
extraction -A- on vehicles with and without noise insulation
-E-. Installing the noise insulation -E- depends on the version
of the vehicle. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
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Luggage Compartment Ventilation Openings, Checking
– Check the ventilation passage in the luggage compartment
trim panel on both the left and right side -C- and in the rear
luggage compartment trim frames (left and right) -A- to make
sure they are not blocked.
Note
To ensure proper passenger compartment ventilation, the left

with ♦
and right ventilation frames -C- in the luggage compartment
trim panel must not be blocked.
♦ Obstructed ventilation frames in the luggage compartment trim
panels -C- or obstructed vents in the ventilation frames -A- can
cause the windows to fog up.
♦ The illustration shows the luggage compartment on an Audi
A5 Coupe.
Check Forced Air Extraction Vent Frames from Inside:

– Remove luggage compartment trim panel (left and right), refer
– Make sure the left and right ventilation frames -A- are not ob‐
structed.
Note
♦ Sealing lips -B- in vent frames -A- must move freely and close
by themselves, stuck sealing lips -B- can cause windows to
fog.
♦ On vehicles equipped with noise insulation -D-, make sure the
air vent under the noise insulation -arrow- leading to the ven‐
tilation frame -A- is not obstructed by objects.
♦ Closed or plugged air ducts to the vent frames -A- can cause
windows to fog.
♦ To ensure sealing lips -B- close correctly, vent frame -A- must
be installed on the correct side.

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Forced Air Extraction Vent Frames, Checking from Outside, Re‐

moving and Installing:
– Remove the rear bumper cover. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
– Make sure the left and right ventilation frames -A- are not ob‐
structed and that the sealing lips -B- function properly.
Note
♦ Stuck sealing lips -B- can cause windows to fog.

♦ The ventilation frames -A- can only be installed in one position
to ensure the sealing lips -B- close correctly.
♦ In this illustration, ventilation frame -A- is depicted with rear
bumper cover removed.
♦ When installing, vent frame -A- should be pressed into open‐
ing on the rear cross panel until all retaining tabs engage
securely.
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5.32 Plenum Chamber Water Drain
Note

on an Audi A5 Coupe; the Audi Q5 location of the components
varies slightly. The description of the components is not dif‐
ferent; removing, installing and checking is performed in the
same way as on the Audi A5 Coupe.
♦ The draining of water from the plenum chamber may be im‐
paired by deposits (leaves, diverse tree needles etc.) accu‐
mulating in plenum chamber water drains -A-. The water level
in the plenum chamber then rises if the vehicle is taken to an
automatic car wash or in the event of heavy rain; water enters
via the intake housing into the A/C unit and is blown by the
Fresh Air Blower -V2- onto the evaporator together with the air
conveyed.
♦ If both water drain grommets -A- (right and left in plenum
chamber) are blocked by leaves and pine needles, it may
cause the drains to freeze up in winter and water can no longer
drain out. After a short drive, heat emitted from engine and
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exhaust system melts the ice in the drains again and water
may drain off again before vehicle arrives at the workshop.
♦ The water drain grommets -A- are snapped into the plenum
chamber openings from above.
♦ In addition to the two water drain grommets -A- there is an
opening on the right side of the body -C- in which water can
drain out behind the wheel housing in case both water drain
grommets -A- should they become obstructed. Likewise, make
sure these openings are not obstructed by dirt.
Cleaning
– Clean the left and right water drains -A- .
– Clean
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for private from purposes,
or commercial debris in(leaves, pineistree
part or in whole, not nee‐
permitteddles) and other
unless authorised objects.
– Check the function of the -A- grommets (the valves -B- must
not stick or be obstructed with dirt)
Removal
– Remove the grommets -B- by pressing them from the top, out
the water drain openings -A- .
Installation
– Install the grommets -A- by pressing them from the top, into
the water drain openings.
– Check the function of the -A- grommets after installing them
(the valves -B- must not stick and must close)
5.33 Rear Vent Air Guide Slots, Sealing
Note
This air guide is attached to the air outlet openings in the air con‐
ditioner. There are slits inside the air guide. If the door position is
incorrect, especially on vehicles with the Comfort A/C system,
whistling noise can come from these slits. As a running change
the upper slits are covered with tape.

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– Cover the upper center console to prevent damage.

– Remove the Radio / Multimedia Control Head -E380- . Refer
to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr. 91 ; Removal and Instal‐
lation .
– Remove the Climatronic control module, refer to
– Remove the front information display control head control
module if equipped. Refer to ⇒ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.
– Reach into the opening in the center console and cover both
slits at the top -A- of the air guide -B- with adhesive tape -B-
(approximately 2 cm x 4 cm, made of air-tight material).
Note
♦ The slots -A- are covered by the brace -D-.

♦ Cut two adhesive strips from the insulation -8E0 260 329- .
-B- Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
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5.34 Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Cou‐
plings, Disconnecting and Connecting
♦ Release Tool for Air Conditioner Couplings -T40149-
Removal

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Note
♦ Depending on the allocation of the service connection an on

the refrigerant line, and on the version of the vehicle, it may
be necessary to remove the additional reinforcement on the
left suspension strut dome so that the service coupling of the
service station can be connected on the Audi Q5. Refer to ⇒
Suspension, Wheels, Steering; Rep. Gr. 40 ; Removal and
Installation and ⇒ Refrigerant R134a Servicing; Rep. Gr. 00 ;
♦ There are different quick-release coupling versions -A- and
-D-. The refrigerant lines -C- can unlocked and removed using
-T40149/1- in the same manner with both versions.
♦ The check pins on the -B-quick-release couplings -A- originally
installed are visible after installing the refrigerant line -C-,
when the locked refrigerant line -C- is pulled in the direction of
arrow.
♦ As a running change, the quick-release coupling -D- and the
refrigerant line -C- are being installed in the same manner as
the quick-release coupling -A-. If the refrigerant line -C- is
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pulled in the direction of arrow after assembling, the ring -E-
will come out of the quick-release coupling -D- and will show
that the retaining ring -F- is completely latched to the refriger‐
ant line -C-. Then the ring -E- can be removed from the
refrigerant line -C-.
– Clean the refrigerant lines -A- and -C- in the area of the quick-
release coupling connectors.
– Clean the refrigerant lines -A- and -C- in the area of the quick-
release coupling connectors with a silicone-free lubricant.
Note
The refrigerant lines adhere firmly to the O-ring; loosen the O-ring
before mounting the release tool for air conditioner couplings, for
example by pulling and pushing the refrigerant lines; never twist
the refrigerant lines.
– Press the refrigerant lines -A- and -C- by hand all way into the
connecting piece -B- of the refrigerant line with the inner heat
exchanger.
– Connect -T40149/1- to the refrigerant line -A- all the way (you
should hear and feel the mounting ring open), when doing this,
the retaining ring will expand.
– Remove the refrigerant line -A- using the release tool for air
conditioner coupling from the connector piece -B- of the re‐
frigerant line with inner heat exchanger.
– Connect -T40149/2- to the refrigerant line -C- all the way (you
should hear and feel the mounting ring open). When doing this,
the retaining ring will expand.
– Remove the refrigerant lineauthorised
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conditioner coupling from the connector piece -B- of the re‐
frigerant line with inner heat exchanger.

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Note
♦ If the refrigerant lines cannot be pulled out or pushed in, then

never twist them in the connector piece -C- .
♦ In this case, cut the couplings -B- and remove the retaining
rings -A- .
♦ When cutting the coupling, make sure not to damage the con‐
nector piece -A- of the refrigerant lint with inner heat exchang‐
er.
Seal all open lines and connections on the refrigerant line with
suitable caps (avoid dirt and moisture from entering the system).
Installation
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Caution
Danger of leakage.
♦ The couplings -B- and -C- on the refrigerant line -D- with
inner heat exchanger must be replaced each time the re‐
frigerant line is opened.
– Pry the couplings -B- and -C- using a screwdriver -A- out of
the refrigerant line -D- with inner heat exchanger -arrow-.
– Thoroughly clean all parts of the refrigerant line connections
(for example, using Cleaning Solution -D 009 401 04- ).
– Check the connector -A- for the refrigerant line with inner heat
exchanger for damage.

– Replace the O-rings -B and G-, the support rings -C and F-
and the couplings -D and E-. Refer to the Electronic Parts
Catalog.
Note
Follow the instructions for installing the O-rings. Refer to

– Coat the O-rings with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to

– Press on the couplings -D- and -E- until they audibly latch into
the refrigerant line with inner heat exchanger connector piece
-A- .

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– Thoroughly clean the refrigerant lines -A- and -B- around the
connection area and check for damage.
– Install the refrigerant lines -A- and -B- all the way so that they
are free of tension.
Check for Correct Installation of the Refrigerant Lines
• Try to disconnect the refrigerant lines -A- and -B- ; the stop
must be felt.
• The pins -B- on the retaining ring must be visible on the quick-
release coupling, version -A- (originally installed) when the
locked refrigerant line -C- is pulled in direction of arrow.
• On the quick-release coupling -D- (running change), the ring
-E- must come out of the quick-release coupling -D-, when,
after assembling, the locked refrigerant line -C- is pulled in di‐
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rection of arrow. Then the ring -E- can be removed from the
refrigerant line -C-.
Note
♦ Install refrigerant pipes such that they are not strained.

♦ Check installation position of refrigerant lines to the quick-re‐
lease couplings (they should not come in contact with other
components).

to
page 11 .
Note

5.35 Refrigerant Lines with Inner HeatofEx‐

with respect to the correctness information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
changer
Removal

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Note

can be connected on the Audi Q5, refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
– Remove the refrigerant line from the quick-release coupling

connections. Refer to
⇒ “5.34 Refrigerant Line Quick-Release Couplings, Discon‐
necting and Connecting ”, page 236 .
Note
Seal all open lines and connections on the refrigerant line with
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suitable caps (avoid dirt and moisture from entering the system).
– Loosen the plenum
permitted chamber
unless front
authorised by AUDIall
AG.-A-
AUDIfrom thenotvehicle,
AG does guaranteerefer
to ⇒ Body Exterior;
with respect toRep. Gr. 50of ;information
the correctness Removal and
in this Installation
document. . AUDI AG.
Copyright by
Note
♦ On vehicles with a gasoline engine, both coolant hoses are

routed to the heat exchanger through the plenum chamber
front wall -A- . On these vehicles, loosen the grommet on both
coolant hoses and move the plenum chamber front wall to the
side (when doing this, the refrigerant circuit must not be
opened).
♦ When loosening the plenum chamber front wall, be careful not
to damage the brake booster vacuum line.
– Disengage the catches -arrows A- and remove the upper part

of the line pass-through -2- upward -arrow B-.
Note
Disregard -item 1- .
– Loosing the wiring harness form the lower part of the line pass-
through -2- and remove the lower part.

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– Remove the nut -C- on the suspension strut tower.

– Disconnect the refrigerant line -B- with the inner heat ex‐
changer from the expansion valve.
Note
Seal the open connections on the refrigerant line and on the ex‐
pansion valve with suitable caps (to prevent dirt and moisture
from entering the system).
Installation
– Thoroughly clean all the connections in the expansion valve
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-B- and in the refrigerant line -D- with the inner heat exchanger.
– Check the connections in the expansion valve -B- and on the
refrigerant line -D- for damage. Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
– Replace the quick-release coupling connectorswith
onrespect
the refrig‐
erant line with inner heat exchanger, refer to
– Replace the O-rings -A- and -C-. Refer to the Electronic Parts
Catalog.
Note
Follow the instructions for installing the O-rings. Refer to


– Make sure the O-rings fit properly inside the grooves on the
refrigerant line connections -D-.
– Tighten the bolts -E- for the refrigerant line -D- with inner heat
exchanger.
• Tightening specification for the bolts -E-: 10 Nm.

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– Tighten the nut -C- for the refrigerant line -B- .

– Install the plenum chamber front wall ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.
Gr. 50 .
Note
♦ Install refrigerant line such that it is not strained.

♦ Check installation position of refrigerant line to expansion
valve (it should not come in contact with other components).
– Install the refrigerant line to the quick-release couplings, refer

to
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– Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit. Re‐
fer to
page 11 .
Note

5.36 Refrigerant Lines from A/C Compressor,

Disconnecting and Connecting
Note
♦ Compressor is always driven when engine is running; there is

no magnetic clutch. Engine is therefore not to be started un‐
less refrigerant circuit has been properly assembled. For ex‐
ample; if the refrigerant lines are not connected to the A/C
compressor, when the engine is running the A/C compressor
may heat up (via internal heat generation) so much that the A/
C compressor will be damaged. Such internal heat generation
results from the fact that - even with delivery near 0 % - the
compressor is confronted with a fixed resistance (sealed cir‐
cuit). Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
♦ Seal open lines and connections on A/C compressor
with respect tousing
suitable caps (to prevent possible penetration of dirt and mois‐

ture).

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Note
The following procedure describes removing and connecting of

the refrigerant lines on a vehicle equipped with TDI engine. Ve‐
hicles with a gas engine may have a few differences, but the
refrigerant lines are removed and installed in the same manner.
Removal
Note
Depending on the allocation of the service connection, the refrig‐

erant line, and on the version of the vehicle, it may be necessary
to remove the additional reinforcement on the left suspension
strut dome so that the service coupling of the service station can
be connected on the Audi Q5, refer to ⇒ Suspension, Wheels,
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– Remove the engine cover -arrows-.
– Remove the oil dipstick -1- (if equipped).

– Remove the air guide hose and the hose clamp -3- .
– Disconnect the electrical connector -4- .
– Remove the bolts -2- and the Throttle Valve Control Module -
J338- .

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– Disconnect the coolant hose -3- from the coolant overflow res‐
ervoir.
– Remove the bolts -arrows- and move the coolant overflow
reservoir with the hoses still connected -1- and -2- to the side.
– Disconnect the connector -1- for the A/C compressor regulator

valve.
Caution
Risk of damaging refrigerant lines and hoses.

♦ Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.
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– Remove the bolts -2- and -3- and remove the refrigerant lines
from the compressor.
Note
Seal open lines and connections on A/C compressor using suit‐

able caps (to prevent possible penetration of dirt and moisture).
Installation
– Replace the O-rings -D- and -C-. Refer to the Electronic Parts
Catalog.
– Check the guide ring -F- on the connections for both refrigerant
lines -B- and -C- for damage.
– Clean the refrigerant line and A/C compressor connections
and check for damage.
Note
♦ Do not use the O-rings from the sealing caps that are installed
on the connections in the replacement compressor when in‐
stalling the lines.
♦ Follow the instructions for installing the O-rings, refer to
– Coat the O-rings with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to

– Insert the respective O-ring -D- and -E- into the groove -G- on
the connections for both refrigerant lines -B- and -C-.

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– Insert both refrigerant line into each connection on the com‐

pressor.
– Tighten the bolts -2- and -3-.
• Tightening specification: 9 Nm (screws with a M6 thread) and
25 Nm (screws with an M8 thread).
Note
Following attachment of refrigerant pipes to compressor (and in‐

stallation of compressor) check routing of pipes. They must be
inserted in holders provided and not make contact with other
components.
– Connect electrical connector -1- on A/C Compressor regulator

valve.
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nosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/- in correctness

the Gui‐of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
with respect to the
– Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit. Re‐
fer to
page 11 .
Note

5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Discon‐

necting and Connecting
Note
Condenser is available in different versions, depending on ver‐

sion of vehicle. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
Removal
Note
Depending on the allocation of the service connection, the refrig‐

erant line, and on the version of the vehicle, it may be necessary
to remove the additional reinforcement on the left suspension
strut dome so that the service coupling of the service station can
be connected on the Audi Q5, refer to⇒ Suspension, Wheels,

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– Remove the bolts -1, 2, 3, 5-. Refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep.

radiator grille, refer to ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal
and Installation .
– Remove the bolt -B-.

– Remove the refrigerant line -A- from the condenser. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
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– Unlock the retaining clamps -arrows A- and remove the left air
intake grille -1- in the lower part of the bumper cover. Refer to
-arrow B- ⇒ Body Exterior; Rep. Gr. 50 ; Removal and In‐
stallation .
– Remove the bolt -B-.

– Remove the refrigerant line -A- from the condenser.
Note
♦ Seal open pipes and connections at condenser with suitable

caps (to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture).
♦ The Audi Q5 has a refrigerant line made up of two pieces; do
not open the connections between both pieces.
♦ If one piece of the refrigerant line on the Audi Q5 has to be
replaced, then the same tightening specification for the bolt on
the condenser connection applies to the bolt on the connec‐
tion.
Installation

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– Clean the refrigerant line connections on the condenser and

on the refrigerant lines and check for damage.
– Replace the O-rings -C-. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
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Note

♦ Following attachment, check routing of refrigerant lines on
condenser. They must be inserted in holders provided and not
make contact with other components.
♦ The refrigerant line -C- (from the condenser to the quick-re‐
lease coupling on the refrigerant line with the inner heat ex‐
changer) is secured by a clip -B- to the fender brace -A-. The
fender brace -A- has a hole -D- (diameter 6.5 mm). If the fender
brace -A- does not have hole -D- (or a refrigerant line -C- with‐
out a clip -B-), then secure the refrigerant lineby-C-
Protected to the
copyright. fender
Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
brace -A- with a cable tie. Wrap the refrigerant line -C- on the
contact surface with a piece of foam (to protect against dam‐
age).

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– Make sure the O-ring fits correctly inside the grooves
-arrows- on each mount.
– Check the fitting pin -A- (not installed on all connections) and
refrigerant line connections -B- -E- and -F- for damage and
proper seating.
– Tighten the screws -D- .
– Install the cover on the lock carrier, refer to ⇒ Body Exterior;
any displayed malfunctions if necessary. Refer to vehicle di‐
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– Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit
page 11 .
Note


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6 Disassembly and Assembly

⇒ “6.2 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door Motor and
Right Center Vent Motor”, page 251
page 253
⇒ “6.4 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door Motor and Left
Center Vent Motor”, page 254
⇒ “6.5 A/C Unit”, page 256
6.1 A/C Unit Air Intake Housing
Note

plug. Refer to
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Connection”, page 23 . Make sure that the correct right radiator
Parts Catalog.
♦ The following illustration shows the upper section of the air
intake housing without a connection for the glove compart‐
ment cooling.

6. Disassembly and Assembly 249

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1 - Foam Seal
❑ For sealing the fresh air
intake duct to the vehi‐
cle; bonded to the air in‐
take duct.
2 - Air Intake Duct
❑ With back pressure-,
fresh air- and air recir‐
culation door.
ble.
❑ From the air intake
housing, removing and
installing, refer to
⇒ “5.6 Air Intake Duct”,
page 132 .
3 - Cam Disk
❑ Actuated by two levers,
the back pressure- and
fresh air door.
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❑ Apply a small quantity of
grease -G 000 150- to
the cam plate guides as
well as to the pins at the
door levers, refer to
Electronic Parts Cata‐
log.
4 - Back Pressure Door Motor
-V71-
ling, refer to
⇒ “5.26.1 Air Flow
Door”, page 183 .
5 - Screw
7 - Latch
❑ To lock the air intake housing to the A/C unit.
8 - Upper Part of the Air Intake Housing
❑ Complete (not serviceable), do not disassemble.
Note
❑ If one of the retaining tabs ⇒ Item 16 (page 251) has broken off or if one of the welded points no longer
holds, both housing parts can be bolted together with screws ⇒ Item 5 (page 250) .
❑ Different versions (with and without a connection for glove compartment cooling), this illustration shows
the version without the connection. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
9 - Lower Part of the Air Intake Housing
❑ Complete (not serviceable), do not disassemble.
Note
❑ If one of the retaining tabs ⇒ Item 16 (page 251) has broken off or if one of the welded points no longer
holds, both housing parts can be bolted together with screws ⇒ Item 5 (page 250) .

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❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.19 Fresh Air Blower”, page 174
function.
Note

❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.18 Fresh Air Blower Control Module”, page 173
function.
❑ Removing and installing, refer
permitted unless to ⇒by“5.13
authorised AUDI AG. Dust
AUDIand Pollen
AG does Filter”,or page
not guarantee 159
accept any liability
❑ Follow the replacement intervals, refer to Maintenance tables.
⇒ “1.16 Dust and Pollen Filter with Activated Charcoal Insert”, page 18
13 - Cover for Dust and Pollen Filter
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159
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14 - Insulation Mat
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.13 Dust and Pollen Filter”, page 159
❑ Different versions, depending on the version of the fresh air blower, refer to ⇒ Item 10 (page 250) and
15 - Screw Clips
16 - Catches on the Upper Part of the Air Intake Housing
17 - Bolt Point
6.2 Right Retaining Plate with Right Foot‐

well Door Motor and Right Center Vent
Motor
– Removing the retaining plate with control motors -V109- and
-V111-
Right Center Vent ”, page 209 .

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Note
♦ The mounting plate with the Right Footwell Door Motor and
the Right Center Vent Motor is installed only on vehicles equip‐
ped with the Comfort A/C system.
♦ The control motor shaft does not have a stop; therefore the
shaft of these control motors can be inserted into the cam plate
in any position.
of the levers and connections on the A/C unit. Refer to
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1 - Screw
2 - Right Center Vent Motor -
V111-
3 - Mounting Plate
4 - Right Footwell Door Motor -
V109-
5 - Connector Rod
❑ To the right center vent
door.
6 - Connector Rod
❑ To the right dash panel
vent door.
7 - Actuating Lever
8 - Connector Rod
❑ To the right rear footwell
vent door.
9 - Connector Rod
❑ To the right front foot‐
well vent door.
10 - Cam Disk
❑ On the Right Center
Vent Motor -V111- .
11 - Actuating Lever
13 - Cam Disk
❑ On the Right Footwell
Door Motor -V109- .
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6.3 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door

Motor
– Remove the left mounting plate with the Footwell Door Motor
-V261-
⇒ “5.26.6 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door”, page 194
Note
♦ The mounting plate with the footwell door motor is installed

only on vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system.
in any position.
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1 - Screw
2 - Footwell Door Motor -V261-
3 - Mounting Plate
4 - Connector Rod
❑ To the doors for the left
and right dash panel
vents.
5 - Actuating Lever
6 - Cam Disk
❑ On the Footwell Door
Motor.
7 - Actuating Lever
8 - Connector Rod
❑ to the door for the rear
footwell vents.
9 - Connector Rod
❑ To the doors for the front
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footwell vents.
10 - Cam Plate Stop
6.4 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell

Door Motor and Left Center Vent Motor
– Remove the retaining plate together with the Left Footwell
Door Motor -V108- and the Left Center Vent Motor -V110- .
Refer to

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Note
♦ The mounting plate with the left footwell door motor and the
left center vent motor is installed only on vehicles equipped
with the Comfort A/C system.
control will be wrong.
ProtectedRefer to Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright.
in any position.
♦ On right-hand drive vehicles, the cam plate
⇒ Item 10 (page 256) is not directly driven by the control motor
shaft; on these vehicles, the cam plate is driven by two addi‐
tional gears. Refer to ⇒ “5.26.5 Left Center Vent”, page 191 .
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1 - Screw
2 - Left Vent Adjustment Motor
-V110-
3 - Mounting Plate
4 - Left Footwell Door Motor -
V108-
5 - Connector Rod
❑ To the door for the left
center vent.
6 - Connector Rod
dash panel vent.
7 - Actuating Lever
8 - Connector Rod
❑ To the left rear footwell
vent door.
9 - Connector Rod
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front footwell.
10 - Cam Disk
❑ On the Left Center Vent
Motor -V110- .
13 - Cam Disk
❑ On the Left Footwell
Door Motor -V108- .
14 - Cam Plate Stop
❑ When reassembling,
pay attention to the correct position of the cam plate ⇒ page 198
15 - Cam Plate Stop
6.5 A/C Unit

⇒ “6.5.1 A/C System, Basis”, page 256
⇒ “6.5.2 A/C System, Comfort”, page 259
⇒ “6.5.3 Evaporator Housing”, page 263
Note

the levers and connections on the A/C unit. Refer to
6.5.1 A/C System, Basis

– Remove the A/C
permitted unless unit,
authorised by refer
AUDI AG.toAUDI
⇒ “5.8 A/C
AG does notUnit”, page
guarantee 140
or accept any. liability

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1 - Screw
2 - Coolant Pipe Brackets
3 - Evaporator Housing
sembling, refer to
⇒ “6.5.3 Evaporator
Housing”, page 263
4 - Coolant Pipe
❑ Disconnecting and con‐
necting from heater
core, refer to
⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Ex‐
changer”, page 132 .
❑ For the coolant supply
from the engine.
5 - Coolant Pipe
necting from heater
core, refer to
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❑ For coolant return to en‐
gine.
6 - O-ring
❑ Replace
❑ Lubricate lightly with
coolant before instal‐
ling, refer to
7 - Clip
❑ These clamps are in‐
stalled by the manufac‐
turer; they hold the cool‐
ant pipes in the heat exchanger installed by the manufacturer ⇒ Item 8 (page 257) .
8 - Heat Exchanger for Heater Unit Protected by copyright. Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
❑ This version is installed by the manufacturer.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132 .
9 - Coolant Pipe Brackets for the Replacement Heat Exchanger
❑ Included in the replacement heat exchanger kit, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132 .
10 - Washer
11 - Screw
❑ Tightening specification 2.5 Nm.
12 - Replacement Parts - Heat Exchanger for Heater Unit
❑ With the A/C unit installed, removing and installing, refer to
❑ This version is a replacement part, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Included in the replacement heat exchanger kit ⇒ Item 6 (page 257) and ⇒ Item 9 (page 257) through
⇒ Item 12 (page 257) , refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Cover the heat exchanger according to the version of the A/C system installed in the vehicle with foam
seals. Refer to ⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132 .

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13 - Honeycomb
❑ Intended for gasoline engine vehicles and diesel engine vehicles, which have a parking heater installed
as an optional equipment that also functions as an auxiliary heater.
❑ Cover the honey comb with foam seals according to the version of the A/C system.
14 - Auxiliary Air Heater Heating Element -Z35-
❑ Intended for diesel engine vehicles (which have a parking heater installed as an optional equipment that
also functions as an auxiliary heater).
15 - Bracket
16 - Left Radiator Housing (with the Temperature Doors)
❑ The activation of the temperature doors and with it the left radiator housing is different between vehicles
equipped with Comfort and Basis A/C systems. On the Basis A/C system, both temperature doors (for
the left instrument panel vents and the left footwell vents) are controlled by the same shaft. Refer to
⇒ “2.7 Air Distribution Housing Doors and Partitions Overview”, page 43 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Different versions (with one or two lower mounting points. Refer to
⇒ “5.29 Left Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”, page 218 and Electronic Parts Catalog).
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⇒ “5.29 Left Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”, page 218 .
❑ Apply a small amount of grease -G 000 150- to the cam plate guides, the shaft bearings, the gear segment
as well as to the pins on the door levers, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog).
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.3 Defroster Door”, page 186
18 - Left Mounting Plate with the Footwell Door Motor -V261-
❑ With cam plate, actuating arms and connector rods.
❑ Footwell Door Motor, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.4 Footwell Door and Left Footwell Door”, page 189 .
❑ Retaining plate Footwell Door Motor, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.6 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door”, page 194 .
❑ Mounting plate Footwell Door Motor, disassembling and assembling, refer to
⇒ “6.3 Left Retaining Plate with Footwell Door Motor”, page 253 .
❑ The actuation of the temperature doors differs between vehicles equipped with the Basis A/C system
and the Comfort A/C system On the Basis A/C system, the doors (for the left and right instrument panel
vents and the left and right front footwells) are connected to each other by connector rods in the air
distribution housing. The doors for the left and right rear footwell vents are connected to each other by
a shaft. All these doors are actuated by the footwell door motor. Refer to
❑ Apply a small amount of grease -G 000 150- to the cam plate guides, the shaft bearings as well as to
the pins on the door levers, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog).
19 - Gear Segment
20 - Mounting Plate with the Footwell Door Motor -V68-
❑ Removing and installing the mounting Protected
plate with the temperature
by copyright. regulator
Copying for private door
or commercial motor;
purposes, remove
in part or in whole,the tem‐
is not
perature regulator door motor from thepermitted
mountingunlessplate, refer
authorised to AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
by AUDI
⇒ “5.26.14 Temperature Regulator Doorwith and Rear
respect Temperature
to the Door”,in page
correctness of information 214 .Copyright by AUDI AG.
this document.
❑ The actuation of the left and right temperature doors differs between vehicles equipped with the Basis
A/C system and the Comfort A/C system On the Basis A/C system, the left temperature doors are actu‐
ated by the temperature regulator door motor by a gear segment ⇒ Item 19 (page 258) . The right
temperature door is actuated by the temperature regulator door motor via the connector rod
⇒ Item 23 (page 259) which also has a gear segment. Refer to
❑ Apply a small amount of grease -G 000 150- to the shaft bearings, the gear segments as well as to the
pins on the door levers. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.

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21 - Connecting Rod to the Defroster Door

22 - Actuating Arm to the Defroster Door Motor -V107-
23 - Connector Rod for the Temperature Doors
Note
24 - Footwell Outlet Temperature Sensor -G192-

❑ The footwell vent temperature sensor is installed in the left footwell vent.
25 - Center Outlet Temperature Sensor -G191-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.5 Center Outlet”, page 179 .
❑ The center outlet temperature sensor is installed in the center instrument panel air guide channel.
26 - Wiring harness, Basis A/C system
❑ Mark the allocation before disconnecting the connectors (danger of interchange, connectors of same
shape for different motors and temperature sensor).
❑ Secure wiring harness to mounting points provided on housing (using cable ties
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⇒ Item 27 (page 259) , or on mounts) so that it does not come into contact with moving components.
27 - Cable Ties
28 - Air Distribution Housing, Basis A/C System
❑ Complete (not serviceable) do not disassemble.
❑ Different versions between vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system and the Basis A/C system,
as well as to the pins on the door levers, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
Note
29 - Right Radiator Housing (with the Temperature Doors)

❑ The activation of the temperature doors and with it the right radiator housing is different between vehicles
equipped with Comfort and
Protected by Basis
copyright.A/C systems.
Copying On
for private or the Basis
commercial A/Cin part
purposes, system, both
or in whole, temperature doors (for
is not
the right instrumentpermitted
panel vents and the right footwell vents) are controlled by
the same shaft. Refer to
❑ Different versions (with one or two lower mounting points, refer to

⇒ “5.30 Right Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”, page 222 .
30 - Center Vent Adjustment Motor -V102-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.2 Center Vent Adjustment”, page 185 .
6.5.2 A/C System, Comfort

– Remove the A/C unit, refer to ⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .

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1 - Screw
2 - Coolant Pipe Brackets
3 - Evaporator Housing
sembling, refer to
⇒ “6.5.3 Evaporator
Housing”, page 263 .
4 - Coolant Pipe
❑ Disconnecting
Protectedand con‐ Copying for private or commercial purposes, in part or in whole, is not
by copyright.
necting from heater
core, refer with
to respect to the correctness of information in this document. Copyright by AUDI AG.
❑ For the coolant supply
from the engine.
5 - Coolant Pipe
necting from heater
core, refer to
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❑ For coolant return to en‐
gine.
6 - O-ring
❑ Replace
❑ Lubricate lightly with
coolant before instal‐
ling, refer to
7 - Clip
❑ These clamps are in‐
stalled by the manufac‐
turer; they hold the cool‐
ant pipes in the heat exchanger installed by the manufacturer ⇒ Item 8 (page 257) .
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132
9 - Coolant Pipe Brackets for the Replacement Heat Exchanger
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132
10 - Washer
11 - Screw
❑ Tightening specification 2.5 Nm.
12 - Replacement Parts - Heat Exchanger for Heater Unit
❑ Included in the replacement heat exchanger kit ⇒ Item 6 (page 260) and ⇒ Item 9 (page 260) through
⇒ Item 12 (page 260) , refer toElectronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Cover the heat exchanger according to the version of the A/C system installed in the vehicle with foam
seals. Refer to ⇒ “5.7 A/C Unit Heat Exchanger”, page 132 .

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13 - Honeycomb
❑ Intended for gasoline engine vehicles and diesel engine vehicles, which have a parking heater installed
as an optional equipment that also functions as an auxiliary heater.
14 - Auxiliary Air Heater Heating Element -Z35-
❑ Intended for diesel engine vehicles (which have a parking heater installed as an optional equipment that
also functions as an auxiliary heater).
15 - Bracket
16 - Mounting Plate with the Left Temperature Door Motor -V158-
❑ Removing and installing, disassembling and assembling, refer to
⇒ “5.26.8 Left Temperature Door”, page 200 .
18 - Left Retaining Plate Together with the Left Footwell Door Motor -V108- and the Left Center Vent Motor -
V110-
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❑ With curved washers, relay levers and connecting rods.
❑ Left Footwell Door Motor, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.4 Footwell Door and Left Footwell Door”, page 189 .
❑ Left Center Vent Motor, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.5 Left Center Vent”, page 191 .
❑ Left Footwell Door Motor and Left Center Vent Motor, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.7 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door and Left Center Vent”, page 196 .
❑ Left Footwell Door Motor mounting plate and Left Center Vent Motor, disassembling and assembling,
refer to
⇒ “6.4 Left Retaining Plate with Left Footwell Door Motor and Left Center Vent Motor”, page 254 .
the pins on the door levers, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
19 - Left Radiator Housing (With the Temperature Doors)
❑ The activation of the temperature doors and with it the left radiator housing is different between vehicles
equipped with Comfort and Basis A/C systems. On the Comfort \ A/C system, the temperature doors (for
the left front and the rear) are actuated by various control motors. Refer to
❑ Different versions (with one or two lower mounting points, refer to
⇒ “5.29 Left Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”, page 218 and Electronic Parts Catalog.
⇒ “5.29 Left Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”, page 218
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21 - Mounting Plate with the Rear Temperature Door Motor -V137-
❑ Removing and installing the mounting plate with the Rear Temperature door Motor; remove the temper‐
ature regulator door motor from the mounting plate, refer to
❑ The actuation of the left and right temperature doors differs between vehicles equipped with the Basis
A/C system and the Comfort A/C system On the Comfort A/C system, the rear left temperature doors
are actuated by the Rear Temperature door Motor by a gear segment ⇒ Item 20 (page 261) . The rear
right temperature door is actuated by the Rear Temperature door Motor via the connector rod
⇒ Item 24 (page 261) which also has a gear segment. Refer to
❑ Apply a small amount of grease -G 000 150- to the shaft bearings, the gear segments as well as to the
pins on the door levers. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
22 - Connecting Rod to the Defroster Door
23 - Actuating Arm to the Defroster Door Motor -V107-

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24 - Connector Rod for the Rear Temperature Doors

25 - Air Distribution Housing, Comfort A/C system
❑ Complete (not serviceable) do not disassemble.
❑ Different versions between vehicles equipped with the Comfort A/C system and the Basis A/C system,k
Note
26 - Left Footwell
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❑ The left footwell vent temperature sensor is installed in the left footwell vent.
27 - Wiring harness, Comfort A/C system
❑ Mark the allocation before disconnecting the connectors (danger of interchange, connectors of same
shape for different motors and temperature sensor).
❑ Secure wiring harness to mounting points provided on housing (using cable ties
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⇒ Item 29 (page 262) , or on mounts) so that it does not come into contact with moving components.
28 - Right Footwell Vent Temperature Sensor -G262-
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.3 Right Footwell Vent”, page 178
❑ The right footwell vent temperature sensor is installed in the right footwell vent.
29 - Cable Ties
30 - Right Radiator Housing (With the Temperature Doors)
❑ The activation of the temperature doors and with it the right radiator housing is different between vehicles
equipped with Comfort and Basis A/C systems. On the Comfort A/C system, the temperature doors (for
the front right and the rear right) are actuated by various control motors. Refer to
❑ Different versions (with one or two lower mounting points. Refer to
⇒ “5.30 Right Radiator Housing with Temperature Doors”, page 222 .
31 - Right Retaining Plate Together with the Right Footwell Door Motor -V109- and the Right Center Vent Motor
-V111-
❑ With curved washers, relay levers and connecting rods.
❑ Right Footwell Door Motor, removing and installing, refer to
⇒ “5.26.10 Right Footwell Door”, page 205 .
❑ Right Center Vent Motor, removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.26.11 Right Center Vent”, page 207 .
❑ Right Footwell Door Motor with the control motors and Right Center Vent Motor, removing and installing,
refer to ⇒ “5.26.12 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door and Right Center Vent ”, page 209 .
❑ Right Footwell Door Motor mounting plate and Right Center Vent Motor, disassembling and assembling,
refer to
⇒ “6.2 Right Retaining Plate with Right Footwell Door Motor and Right Center Vent Motor”, page 251 .
the pins on the door levers, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
32 - Mounting Plate with the Right Temperature Door Motor -V159-
❑ Removing and installing, disassembly and assembly, refer to
⇒ “5.26.13 Right Temperature Door”, page 211 .

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6.5.3 Evaporator Housing

– Remove the A/C unit, rRefer to ⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .
– Remove the evaporator housing from the A/C unit, refer to
⇒ “6.5.1 A/C System, Basis”, page 256 or
⇒ “6.5.2 A/C System, Comfort”, page 259 .
1 - Screw
2 - Expansion Valve
❑ Already removed when
the A/C unit was re‐
moved, refer to
⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”,
page 140 (A/C unit, re‐
moving).
❑ Refrigerant lines with in‐
ner heat exchanger
from the expansion
valve, disconnecting
and reconnecting, refer
to
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⇒ “5.15 Expansion
Valve”, page 166 .
3 - O-ring
❑ Replace, refer to
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4 - O-ring
❑ Replace, refer to
⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Cir‐
cuit O-Rings”, page 12 .
❑ Allocation, refer to Elec‐
5 - Mounting Plate
ling, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
6 - Rubber Grommet
❑ The installed supporting ring was already removed when the A/C unit was removed; pay attention to
correct installation position, refer to ⇒ “5.8 A/C Unit”, page 140 .
7 - Upper Section of Evaporator Housing
8 - Evaporator
❑ Removing with the A/C unit installed, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
9 - Cover Evaporator
❑ Pay attention to the correct mounting on the evaporator, refer to

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10 - Cover Evaporator
11 - Cover for Refrigerant Lines
❑ Pay attention to the correct mounting on the evaporator housing, refer to
12 - Screw
13 - Bracket
14 - Bracket for A/C Unit on the Center Tunnel
❑ The bracket equalizes the position tolerance of the A/C unit to the center tunnel.
15 - Lower Section of Evaporator Housing
❑ Removing and installing, refer to ⇒ “5.23.4 Evaporator Vent”,
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18 - Refrigerant Pipe to the Replacement Evaporator

❑ Included in the replacement evaporator kit, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
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19 - Refrigerant Pipe to the Replacement Evaporator
20 - O-ring for the Connection on the Replacement Evaporator
❑ Installing, refer to ⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12 .
❑ Allocation, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
21 - O-ring for the Connection on the Replacement Evaporator
❑ Installing ⇒ “1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings”, page 12 .
❑ Allocation, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.
22 - Bracket for the Refrigerant Pipes in the Connection on the Replacement Evaporator
❑ Installing, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
23 - Screw
❑ Installing, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
❑ Tightening specification 5 Nm.
24 - Cover Replacement Evaporator
❑ Depending on the version, prior to installation, the cover must be reworked in the area where refrigerant
pipes connect to the evaporator, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
25 - Cover Replacement Evaporator
26 - Replacement Evaporator
❑ The replacement evaporator includes the listed components ( ⇒ Item 18 (page 264) through
⇒ Item 27 (page 264) ). Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog.
❑ Installing with the A/C unit installed, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .

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27 - Separator Wall
❑ After installing the replacement evaporator, this separating wall is installed in the lower section of evap‐
orator housing and sealed, refer to ⇒ “5.14 Evaporator, A/C Unit Installed”, page 160 .
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Audi Q5 2008 ➤
7 Special Tools
♦ Ultrasound A/C Cleaner -VAS 6189-
♦ Cleaning Fluid -VAS 6189/1-
♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS 5051/
with diagnostic cable VAS 5051/5A-
♦ DSO Measuring Lead 1 & 2 -VAS 5051/8-
♦ Cooling System Tester -V.A.G 1274/- (and corresponding
adapter)
♦ Hook -3438-
♦ Hose clamps up to 40 mm diameter -3093-
♦ Hose clamps up to 25 mm diameter -3094-
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♦ Pliers -T40147-
♦
♦ Ratchet wrench -T40083-
♦ Socket for A/C valves -T10364-
♦

Cautions & Warnings
Please read these WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before proceeding with maintenance
and repair work. You must answer that you have read and you understand these
WARNINGS and CAUTIONS before you will be allowed to view this information.
•= If you lack the skills, tools and equipment, or a suitable workshop for any procedure described in
this manual, we suggest you leave such repairs to an authorized Audi retailer or other qualified
shop. We especially urge you to consult an authorized Audi retailer before beginning repairs on
any vehicle that may still be covered wholly or in part by any of the extensive warranties issued by
Audi.
•= Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground strap)whenever you work on the fuel system or
the electrical system. Do not smoke or work near heaters or other fire hazards. Keep an approved
fire extinguisher handy.
•= Audi is constantly improving its vehicles and sometimes these changes, both in parts and
specifications, are made applicable to earlier models. Therefore, part numbers listed in this
manual are for reference only. Always check with your authorized Audi retailer parts department
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for the latest information.
•= Any time the battery has been disconnected on an automatic transmission vehicle, it will be
necessary to reestablish Transmission Control Module (TCM) basic settings using the VAG 1551
Scan Tool (ST).
•= Never work under a lifted vehicle unless it is solidly supported on stands designed for the purpose.
Do not support a vehicle on cinder blocks, hollow tiles or other props that may crumble under
continuous load. Never work under a vehicle that is supported solely by a jack. Never work under
the vehicle while the engine is running.
•= For vehicles equipped with an anti-theft radio, be sure of the correct radio activation code before
disconnecting the battery or removing the radio. If the wrong code is entered when the power is
restored, the radio may lock up and become inoperable, even if the correct code is used in a later
attempt. permitted unless authorised by AUDI AG. AUDI AG does not guarantee or accept any liability
•= If you are going to work under a vehicle on the ground, make sure that the ground is level. Block
the wheels to keep the vehicle from rolling. Disconnect the battery negative terminal (ground
strap) to prevent others from starting the vehicle while you are under it.
•= Do not attempt to work on your vehicle if you do not feel well. You increase the danger of injury to
yourself and others if you are tired, upset or have taken medicine or any other substances that
may impair you or keep you from being fully alert.
•= Never run the engine unless the work area is well ventilated. Carbon monoxide (CO) kills.
•= Always observe good workshop practices. Wear goggles when you operate machine tools or work
with acid. Wear goggles, gloves and other protective clothing whenever the job requires working
with harmful substances.
•= Tie long hair behind your head. Do not wear a necktie, a scarf, loose clothing, or a necklace when
you work near machine tools or running engines. If your hair, clothing, or jewelry were to get
caught in the machinery, severe injury could result.
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Cautions & Warnings
•= Do not re-use any fasteners that are worn or deformed in normal use. Some fasteners are
designed to be used only once and are unreliable and may fail if used a second time. This
includes, but is not limited to, nuts, bolts, washers, circlips and cotter pins. Always follow the
recommendations in this manual - replace these fasteners with new parts where indicated, and
any other time it is deemed necessary by inspection.
•= Illuminate the work area adequately but safely. Use a portable safety light for working inside or
under the vehicle. Make sure the bulb is enclosed by a wire cage. The hot filament of an
accidentally broken bulb can ignite spilled fuel or oil.
•= Friction materials such as brake pads and clutch discs may contain asbestos fibers. Do not create
dust by grinding, sanding, or by cleaning with compressed air. Avoid breathing asbestos fibers and
asbestos dust. Breathing asbestos can cause serious diseases such as asbestosis or cancer, and
may result in death.
•= Finger rings should be removed so that they cannot cause electrical shorts, get caught in running
machinery, or be crushed by heavy parts.
•= Before starting a job, make certain that you have all the necessary tools and parts on hand. Read
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all the instructions thoroughly, do not attempt shortcuts. Use tools that are appropriate to the work
and use only replacement parts meeting Audi specifications. Makeshift tools, parts and
procedures will not make good repairs.
•= Catch draining fuel, oil or brake fluid in suitable containers. Do not use empty food or beverage
containers that might mislead someone into drinking from them. Store flammable fluids away from
fire hazards. Wipe up spills at once, but do not store the oily rags, which can ignite and burn
spontaneously.
•= Use pneumatic and electric tools only to loosen threaded parts and fasteners. Never use these
tools to tighten fasteners, especially on light alloy parts. Always use a torque wrench to tighten
fasteners to the tightening torque listed.
•= Keep sparks, lighted matches, and open flame away from the top of the battery. If escaping
hydrogen gas byiscopyright.
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or commercial in thein part
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whole, is not the battery to explode.
•= Be mindful of the environment and ecology. Before you drain the crankcase, find out the proper
way to dispose of the oil. Do not pour oil onto the ground, down a drain, or into a stream, pond, or
lake. Consult local ordinances that govern the disposal of wastes.
•= The air-conditioning (A/C) system is filled with a chemical refrigerant that is hazardous. The A/C
system should be serviced only by trained automotive service technicians using approved
refrigerant recovery/recycling equipment, trained in related safety precautions, and familiar with
regulations governing the discharging and disposal of automotive chemical refrigerants.
•= Before doing any electrical welding on vehicles equipped with anti-lock brakes (ABS), disconnect
the battery negative terminal (ground strap) and the ABS control module connector.
•= Do not expose any part of the A/C system to high temperatures such as open flame. Excessive
heat will increase system pressure and may cause the system to burst.
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Cautions & Warnings
•= When boost-charging the battery, first remove the fuses for the Engine Control Module (ECM), the
Transmission Control Module (TCM), the ABS control module, and the trip computer. In cases
where one or more of these components is not separately fused, disconnect the control module
connector(s).
•= Some of the vehicles covered by this manual are equipped with a supplemental restraint system
(SRS), that automatically deploys an airbag in the event of a frontal impact. The airbag is operated
by an explosive device. Handled improperly or without adequate safeguards, it can be accidentally
activated and cause serious personal injury. To guard against personal injury or airbag system
failure, only trained Audi Service technicians should test, disassemble or service the airbag
system.
•= Do not quick-charge the battery (for boost starting) for longer than one minute, and do not exceed
16.5 volts at the battery with the boosting cables attached. Wait at least one minute before
boosting the battery a second time.
•= Never use a test light to conduct electrical tests of the airbag system. The system must only be
tested by trained Audi Service technicians using the VAG 1551 Scan Tool (ST) or an approved
equivalent. The airbag unit must never be electrically tested while it is not installed in the vehicle.
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•= Some aerosol tire inflators are highly flammable. Be extremely cautious when repairing a tire that
may have been inflated using an aerosol tire inflator. Keep sparks, open flame or other sources of
ignition away from the tire repair area. Inflate and deflate the tire at least four times before
breaking the bead from the rim. Completely remove the tire from the rim before attempting any
repair.
•= When driving or riding in an airbag-equipped vehicle, never hold test equipment in your hands or
lap while the vehicle is in motion. Objects between you and the airbag can increase the risk of
injury in an accident.
I have read and I understand these Cautions and Warnings.
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5.3 A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125

1.1 Safety Precautions

Keep an eye bath on hand.

1.2 Safety Precautions When Working on

1.3 General Repair Information

Before working on electrical system (wiring), remove relevant

Disconnect Battery before starting electric welding work on vehi‐

The A/C refrigerant system may be drained and opened only if it

2 Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning

⇒ “1.4 A/C System Additional Information”, page 3 or if com‐

The connections for the senors/switches described in this repair

1.4 A/C System Additional Information

♦ Safety Precautions When Working on Vehicles with Start/Stop

1.5 Contact Corrosion

parts can be reused.

♦ Original equipment replacement parts are recommended.

1.6 Working on Refrigerant Circuit

The escaping refrigerant/air mixture should not be inhaled, but

Do not attempt repair on filled A/C systems by soldering, brazing

4 Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning

Damaged or leaking parts of the A/C system are never to be re‐

1.7 Refrigerant Circuit Servicing

♦ No refrigerant must be added into the refrigerant circuit (dis‐

6 Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning

1 - A/C Compressor Regulator

❑ Remove ribbed belt. Re‐

4 - Oil Drain Plug

6 - Connection with Valve

7 - A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -G395-

⇒ “5.37 Refrigerant Lines to Condenser, Disconnecting and Connecting”, page 245 .

8 Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning

13 - Refrigerant Pipe with Inner Heat Exchanger

18 - Service Connection - Low Pressure Side

1.8 Refrigerant Circuit Discharging

♦ Refrigerant R134a has far less of a greenhouse effect than

Disconnect the connector from the A/C compressor regulator

10 Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning

1.9 A/C System, Operating after Filling Re‐

♦ Start engine only after refrigerant circuit has been assembled.

♦ All removed parts are installed once again.

Note the information regarding operating the A/C system after

1.10 Painting Vehicles with A/C System

1.11 Refrigerant Circuit O-Rings

♦ Install only O-rings that are resistant to refrigerant R134a and

12 Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning

1.12 A/C Components Controlled or Activa‐

♦ Different A/C components are not controlled directly by the

1.13 A/C System Control and Regulation

♦ If there is a malfunction in the A/C system, first check the

♦ Perform the following work on completion of repair operations:

14 Rep. Gr.87 - Air Conditioning

1.14 A/C System Control and Regulation

♦ If there is a malfunction in the A/C system, first check the

♦ Perform the following work using the vehicle diagnosis, testing

1.15 Climatronic Control Module

♦ The Climatronic Control Module -J255- currently can be inter‐

(for the vehicle electrical system control module).

♦ If a new Climatronic control module was installed and basic