Disconnecting
- Discharge A/C refrigerant system. See «A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM (R-134A), DISCHARGING»(/audi/a6/c5-2001-2004/remont/automatic-hvac-system/#air-conditioning__ac-refrigerant-system-r-134a-discharging) .
- Remove plenum cover.
- Remove bolt -A- (tightening torque: 15 Nm). (Scheme 139)
- Detach refrigerant lines from evaporator and seal off all open connections.
Note. To seal off all open connections for evaporator, cap -C- from replacement evaporator can be used (avoid dirt and moisture from entering the system).