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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Removing
WARNING
Note the following before removing the steering
column:
Create a sketch showing the:
routing of the electrical wiring harnesses
securing of the electrical wiring harnesses
cable tie locations.
This especially applies to the wiring harness to the
Electronic Steering C
Shock Absorber Leaks
Shock absorbers are frequently rejected and exchanged
because of leaks. Examinations on the test stand and on the
vehicle have shown that the replacement of a large number of
rejected shock absorbers was not justified.
Slight leaking of oil ("sweating") at piston rod seal is