Audi Q5: A/C System, General Information
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The purpose of this repair manual is to provide service
advisors and technicians with the basic knowledge needed to
ensure professional and competent procedures.
Note
Only the careful study
Physical Principles
The four known states of water also apply to air
conditioning system refrigerants.
1 - Gaseous (invisible)
2 - Vapor
3 - Liquid
4 - Solid
Refrigerant R134a Physical Data
Vehicle air conditioning systems make use of the
vaporization and condensation process. In this case, one works
with a substance which boils easily, designated as ref
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Releasing the engine hood
The engine hood is released from inside the vehicle.
Fig. 195 Driver's side footwell: engine hood release lever
With the driver's door open, pull the lever under
the instrument panel in the direction of the
arrow > fig. 195.
The hood pops up slightly under spring p
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Lower the door window.
- Remove the rear door trim panel. Refer to
→ Chapter "Rear Door Trim Panel, Removing and Installing".
- Versions with a sun shade: Remove the sunshade mounts
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