Audi Q5: Refrigerant Circuit Components Allocation, High and Low Pressure Sides
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High pressure side are the condenser, receiver/dryer and
restrictor or expansion valve to separate the high and low
pressure liquid ends.
High pressure results from the restrictor or expansion valve
Vehicles with a High-Voltage System (Hybrid Vehicles)
Extremely Dangerous Due to High-Voltage
The high-voltage system is under high-voltage. Death or serious
bodily injury by electric shock.
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The condenser conducts heat from compressed refrigerant gas
to the ambient air.
This condenses the refrigerant gas to fluid.
Note
Depending on the version of the refrigerant circuit, the
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Caution
When handling refrigerant oil, pay attention to
local regulations.
Refrigerant oil mixes with the refrigerant (about 20-40%,
depending on compressor type and amount of refrigerant) and
circulates constantly in the system, lubricating the moving
parts.
Special
The condenser conducts heat from compressed refrigerant gas
to the ambient air.
This condenses the refrigerant gas to fluid.
Note
Depending on the version of the refrigerant circuit, the
receiver/dryer is installed (integrated) either on the condenser
or inside the condenser. Refer to
