Audi Q5 2008 - Refrigerant Circuit, Repairing; Switches and Sensors

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1.4.14 Refrigerant Circuit, Repairing
The purpose of this Repair Manual is to provide foremen and me‐
chanics with the basic knowledge needed to ensure expert work‐
ing.
Note
Only the careful study of this documentation, practical implemen‐
tation of the information contained, a training on A/C systems and
expert knowledge (with or without certificate) can guarantee ex‐
pertise in the field of motor vehicle A/C systems.
This document is a compact reference work which should be kept
at the workplace. It should also be available for presentation to
the responsible supervisory agency on request.
Caution
Non-approved tools or materials such as leak sealing additives
can cause damage or malfunctions in the system.
Only use tools and materials approved by the manufacturer.
The warranty is voided if non-approved tools or materials are
used.
Additional Information Sources
♦ Repair manual for model-specific maintenance, refer to ⇒
Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning; Rep. Gr. 87 ; Gen‐
eral Information (vehicle-specific repair manual) and ⇒ Wiring
diagrams, Troubleshooting & Component locations.
♦ Technical Service Handbook outlining action to be taken to
rectify current problems.
♦ Self-Study Program, for example, Self Study Program No.
208; Vehicle A/C Systems.
♦ Video programs for in-dealership training.
♦ For the special tools and equipment needed to service the A/
C system, refer to Special Tools and Equipment Catalog.
♦ Service Organization Volume 1 Additional Equipment Audi
ServiceNet, Handbooks.
♦ Repair manual Air conditioner with refrigerant R12 (for vehi‐
cles manufactured up to MY 1993 this repair manual is only
available in hard copy).
1.4.15 Switches and Sensors
Note
Switch pressures, removing and installing switches as well as
switch arrangement and version, refer to vehicle specific refrig‐
erant circuit. Refer to ⇒ Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning;
Rep. Gr. 87 ; Removal and Installation (vehicle-specific repair
manual).
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