Condenser, removing and installing Audi TT 8N facelift

Condenser, removing and installing

1. Discharge refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant R134a - Servicing
2. Remove bumper as a complete unit.

Refer to 63 BUMPERS

Note. Depending on engine version, it may be necessary to partially loosen/move front end module forward prior to removing condenser. Where necessary, proceed as follows

Refer to 50 BODY - FRONT

1. Mark installed position of front end module at front fenders and long members with felt marker.
2. Remove front end module bolts from fenders and long members
3. Replace removed long member bolts with longer ones (approx. 100 mm) with washer.
4. Pull front end module forward as far as possible.

1. Remove receiver drier. Refer to «Receiver drier, removing and installing»(ref-276291-S05942257522008010300000) .

Scheme 36

1. Remove screw -A-, tightening torque 15 Nm (11 ft lb).
2. Remove refrigerant pipes -B-.
3. Remove screw -D-, tightening torque 8 Nm (71 in lb).
4. Remove radiator fans together with bracket.

Refer to

1. «19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM»(ref-276266-S19850039972008010300000) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMU, BEA
2. «19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM»(ref-276267-S12227841722008010300000) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): ATC, AWP

Refer to 19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 3.2 LITER V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHE.

1. Release radiator from lock carrier and tilt backwards.

Refer to

1. «19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM»(ref-276266-S19850039972008010300000) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): AMU, BEA
2. «19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM»(ref-276267-S12227841722008010300000) for 1.8 LITER 4-CYL. 5V TURBO ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): ATC, AWP

Refer to 19 ENGINE - COOLING SYSTEM for 3.2 LITER V6 4V ENGINE MECHANICAL, ENGINE CODE(S): BHE.

Scheme 37

1. Remove condenser -a- from bottom (between lock carrier -b- and radiator -c-).

Note. Always replace O-ring -C- (10.8 mm; 1.8 mm). When installing refrigerant pipe, make sure that spring pin -E- is properly positioned. Removed condenser contains refrigerant oil that must be accounted for in refrigerant system when Condenser replacement is necessary. Refer to Refrigerant R134a - Servicing ("Replacing components").