Heating, Air Conditioning PDF

Service
Workshop Manual
Audi A6 2011 ➤
Audi A6 China 2012 ➤
Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤
Heating, air conditioning
Edition 07.2018
Service Department. Technical Information

Service
List of Workshop Manual Repair Groups
Repair Group
00 - Technical data
80 - Heating
87 - Air conditioning system
Technical information should always be available to the foremen and mechanics, because their
careful and constant adherence to the instructions is essential to ensure vehicle road-worthiness and
safety. In addition, the normal basic safety precautions for working on motor vehicles must, as a
matter of course, be observed.
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Copyright © 2018 Audi AG, Ingolstadt D3E802EDB19

Audi A6 2011 ➤ , Audi A6 China 2012 ➤ , Audi A7 Sportback 2011 ➤
Heating, air conditioning - Edition 07.2018
Contents
00 - Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.1 Type plates . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
1.2 Notes on odours in vehicles with air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
1.3 Seat heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
1.4 Seat ventilation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
1.5 Heated rear window . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
1.6 Operating unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
1.7 Notes on control motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
1.8 Auxiliary air conditioner - vehicles with high-voltage system only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
2 Safety precautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.1 Safety precautions when working on high-voltage vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31
2.2 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/stop system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
2.3 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring instruments during a road test . . . . 38
2.4 Safety precautions when working on the cooling system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
2.5 Safety precautions when handling refrigerants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
3 Repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.1 Rules for cleanliness . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.2 General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
3.3 General repair instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43
3.4 Contact corrosion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.5 Routing and attaching pipes and wiring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.6 Installing radiators and condensers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
3.7 Checking cooling output . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
3.8 Working on refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.9 Discharging refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
3.10 Notes on general repairs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
3.11 Paintwork repairs on vehicles with air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
3.12 Refrigerant circuit seals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
3.13 Notes on high-voltage components and potential equalisation lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
4 Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.1 Refrigerant capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
4.2 Approved refrigerant oils and refrigerant oil capacities . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101
4.3 Oil distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
80 - Heating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
1 Overview of fitting locations - heater . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
87 - Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

1 Overview of fitting locations - air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
1.1 Overview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger compartment . . . . . . 108
1.2 Overview of fitting locations - components in passenger compartment (front) . . . . . . . . . . 122
1.3 Overview of fitting locations - components in passenger compartment (rear) . . . . . . . . . . 127
2 Refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
2.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131
2.2 Exploded view - condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 148
2.3 Overview of fitting locations - refrigerant lines to rear, vehicles with high-voltage system
........................................................................ 153
2.4 Exploded view - refrigerant lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
2.5 Removing and installing refrigerant pressure sender ( G395 / G65 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 162
2.6 Checking cut-in signal for air conditioner compressor regulating valve N280 . . . . . . . . . . 165
2.7 Disconnecting and attaching refrigerant lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 169
2.8 Removing and installing refrigerant lines with internal heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 183
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2.9 Removing and installing internal heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

2.10 Removing and installing expansion valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190
2.11 Removing and installing heat exchanger for high-voltage battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 199
2.12 Removing and installing condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 205
2.13 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at condenser . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 209
2.14 Removing and installing receiver . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 218
2.15 Removing and installing desiccant bag/desiccant cartridge . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 225
2.16 Differences in service connections depending on refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf) . . . . . . 227
2.17 Removing and installing valve from service connection (low and high-pressure sides) . . . . 230
2.18 Starting up air conditioner after charging refrigerant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232
3 Air conditioner compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
3.1 Exploded view - drive unit for air conditioner compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 237
3.2 Exploded view - pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 252
3.3 Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at bracket . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 257
3.4 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at air conditioner compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 270
3.5 Removing and installing air conditioner compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 286
3.6 Removing and installing air conditioning system magnetic clutch N25 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 315
3.7 Removing and installing pulley . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 318
3.8 Unfastening and securing air conditioner compressor drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 323
3.9 Removing and installing air conditioner compressor drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 325
3.10 Removing and installing drive plate with overload protection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 326
3.11 Checking and adjusting concentricity of drive plate with overload protection . . . . . . . . . . 327
3.12 Removing and installing drive plate at air conditioner compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 327
3.13 Removing and installing drive plate with roller bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 329
4 Control motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
4.1 Exploded view - control motors (front) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 331
4.2 Exploded view - control motors (rear) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
4.3 Removing and installing air flow flap control motor V71 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 343
4.4 Removing and installing defroster flap control motor V107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 345
4.5 Removing and installing left footwell flap control motor V108 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 348
4.6 Removing and installing right footwell flap control motor V109 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 351
4.7 Removing and installing left centre vent control motor V110 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 354
4.8 Removing and installing right centre vent control motor V111 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 357
4.9 Removing and installing air recirculation flap control motor V113 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 360
4.10 Removing and installing rear temperature flap control motor V137 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 361
4.11 Removing and installing left temperature flap control motor V158 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 363
4.12 Removing and installing right temperature flap control motor V159 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 365
4.13 Removing and installing indirect ventilation flap control motor V213 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 367
4.14 Removing and installing rear left air quantity flap control motor V239 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 368
4.15 Removing and installing rear right air quantity flap control motor V240 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 370
4.16 Removing and installing left side vent control motor V299 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 371
4.17 Removing and installing right side vent control motor V300 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 373
4.18 Removing and installing rear left temperature flap control motor V313 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 374
4.19 Removing and installing rear right temperature flap control motor V314 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 376
4.20 Removing and installing rear left chest vent control motor V315 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 377
4.21 Removing and installing rear right chest vent control motor V316 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 379
4.22 Removing and installing air recirculation flap 1 control motor for hybrid battery V479 . . . . 380
4.23 Removing and installing air recirculation flap 2 control motor for hybrid battery V480 . . . . 383
4.24 Removing and installing brackets for control motors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 387
5 Front heater and air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 392
5.1 Exploded view - attachments for heater and air conditioning unit and air intake box . . . . . . 392
5.2 Exploded view - flaps and partitions in air distribution housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 393
5.3 Exploded view - heater and air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 395
5.4 Exploded view - air intake box of heater and air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 397
5.5 Exploded view - evaporator housing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 399
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5.6 Removing and installing evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

5.7 Cleaning evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 414
5.8 Checking auxiliary air heater element Z35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 424
5.9 Removing and installing auxiliary air heater element Z35 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 427
5.10 Checking heating output of actuation of temperature flaps of air conditioner . . . . . . . . . . 429
5.11 Removing and installing heater and air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 460
5.12 Dismantling and assembling heater and air conditioning unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 467
5.13 Removing and installing dust and pollen filter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 472
5.14 Removing and installing fresh air blower V2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 474
5.15 Removing and installing heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 476
5.16 Removing and installing condensation drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 483
5.17 Checking condensation drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 484
6 Air duct system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 488
6.1 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in passenger compartment . . . . . . 488
6.2 Air intake and air outlet openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 492
6.3 Removing and installing footwell vent (driver side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494
6.4 Removing and installing footwell vent (front passenger side) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 494
6.5 Removing and installing rear footwell vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495
6.6 Removing and installing air duct for defroster vent . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 495
6.7 Removing and installing air duct for dash panel vent (centre) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496
6.8 Removing and installing air ducts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 496
6.9 Checking forced ventilation vents in passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 501
6.10 Removing and installing forced ventilation vents in passenger compartment . . . . . . . . . . 503
6.11 Removing and installing fresh air intake . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 504
6.12 Checking plenum chamber water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 505
6.13 Cleaning plenum chamber water drain . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 507
7 Coolant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
7.1 Overview of fitting locations - engine coolant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 509
7.2 Removing and installing coolant circulation pump V50 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 517
7.3 Incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit of high-voltage system - Audi A6 e-tron
only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 520
7.4 Removing and installing coolant shut-off valve N82 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 523
7.5 Removing and installing heater coolant shut-off valve N279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 525
7.6 Removing and installing bracket for V50 and N82 / N279 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 528
7.7 Removing and installing bracket with V618 and N634 - Audi A6 e-tron only . . . . . . . . . . . . 529
7.8 Exploded view - bracket for V618 and N634 , Audi A6 e-tron only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 532
7.9 Removing and installing thermal management coolant pump 2 V618 - Audi A6 e-tron only
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7.10 Removing and installing coolant changeover valve 3 N634 - Audi A6 e-tron only . . . . . . . . 534
7.11 Removing and installing high-voltage heater (PTC) Z115 , with J848 - Audi A6 e-tron only
........................................................................ 536
7.12 Removing and installing coolant temperature sender 2 for thermal management G903 - Audi
A6 e-tron only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 545
7.13 Removing and installing coolant temperature sender 7 for thermal management G908 - Audi
A6 e-tron only . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 547
7.14 Bleeding coolant circuit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 548
8 Operating and display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
8.1 Overview of fitting locations - operating and display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 549
8.2 Overview - operating and display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 550
8.3 Removing and installing operating and display unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 556
9 Components for cooling high-voltage system - Audi A6 e-tron . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 559
9.1 Overview of fitting locations - components for cooling high-voltage system, Audi A6 e-tron
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9.2 Removing and installing coolant temperature sender 1 for thermal management G902 . . 560
9.3 Removing and installing coolant pump for high-voltage battery V590 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 562
10 Components for cooling high-voltage battery - Audi A6 hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 565
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10.1 Overview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger compartment . . . . . . 565
10.2 Overview of fitting locations - components in passenger compartment (rear) . . . . . . . . . . 567
10.3 Exploded view - battery cooling module . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 568
10.4 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 571
10.5 Air intake and air outlet openings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 573
10.6 Removing and installing refrigerant shut-off valve ( N516 / V424 ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 574
10.7 Removing and installing air ducts - Audi A6 hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 581
10.8 Moving battery cooling module into service position - Audi A6 hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 590
10.9 Removing and installing battery cooling module - Audi A6 hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 593
10.10 Removing and installing battery fan 1 V457 - Audi A6 hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 596
10.11 Removing and installing temperature sensors for evaporator - Audi A6 hybrid . . . . . . . . . . 598
10.12 Checking condensation drain for battery cooling module - Audi A6 hybrid . . . . . . . . . . . . 602
10.13 Removing and installing condensation drain for battery cooling module - Audi A6 hybrid
........................................................................ 604
11 Further control components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607
11.1 Removing and installing sunlight penetration photosensor G107 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 607
11.2 Operation of air quality sensor G238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 608
11.3 Removing and installing air quality sensor G238 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 617
11.4 Removing and installing ambient temperature sensor G17 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 618
11.5 Removing and installing left vent temperature sender G150 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619
11.6 Removing and installing right vent temperature sender G151 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 619
11.7 Removing and installing left footwell vent temperature sender G261 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620
11.8 Removing and installing right footwell vent temperature sender G262 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 620
11.9 Removing and installing vent temperature sender for rear footwell G637 / G638 . . . . . . . . 620
11.10 Removing and installing rear chest vent temperature sender G635 / G636 . . . . . . . . . . . . 622
11.11 Removing and installing control unit for air ionisation system J897 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623
11.12 Removing and installing evaporator output temperature sender G263 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 623
11.13 Removing and installing thermal management control unit J1024 - Audi A6 e-tron . . . . . . 624
11.14 Fuse for electrical air conditioner compressor V470 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 626
iv Contents
00 – Technical data
1 General notes
(ARL005974; Edition 07.2018)
⇒ “1.1 Type plates”, page 1
⇒ “1.2 Notes on odours in vehicles with air conditioner”,
page 2
⇒ “1.3 Seat heating”, page 4
⇒ “1.4 Seat ventilation”, page 10
⇒ “1.5 Heated rear window”, page 15
⇒ “1.6 Operating unit”, page 16
⇒ “1.7 Notes on control motors”, page 22
⇒ “1.8 Auxiliary air conditioner - vehicles with high-voltage system
only”, page 28
1.1 Type plates

The type plate indicating the type of refrigerant and the refrigerant
capacity is located on the bottom left of the bonnet.
Note
♦ The label indicates the type of refrigerant used and the quan‐
tity of refrigerant and refrigerant oil with which the system was
charged during production.
♦ Symbols on the label indicate the hazards which may be en‐
countered when handling the refrigerant or working on the
refrigerant circuit.
♦ For all air conditioners up to 06/2016, the refrigerant circuit is
charged with refrigerant R134a. From 06/2016 onwards (grad‐
ual introduction), refrigerant R134a or R1234yf may be used,
depending on the country version and vehicle model ⇒ Air
conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General information;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and regulations .
♦ Standards and regulations may also be listed, such as certain
SAE standards applicable in the USA. SAE J639 specifies the
safety warnings for air conditioners in passenger cars. SAE
J842 specifies that all components and materials must be ap‐
proved for use with refrigerant R1234yf; SAE J2845 states that
only trained and certified individuals may perform repairs and
service on the refrigerant circuit of the air conditioner.
♦ Depending on the version and production period, the GWP
(global warming potential) value may be included for the re‐
frigerant used.
♦ The capacities and type of refrigerant oil listed on the label
apply to the status at the time of the vehicle's production. Al‐
ways refer to the vehicle-specific Workshop Manual for the
current applicable values ⇒ “4 Technical data”, page 99 , ⇒
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Capacities
for refrigerant R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant
oils , or ⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General
notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical data .
Version 1
1. General notes 1
1- Refrigerant designation, e.g. R134a or R1234yf (depending

on production date and version)
2- Refrigerant capacity
Version 2
1- Refrigerant oil designation, in this case PAG oil (for further
information, refer to
⇒ “4.2 Approved refrigerant oils and refrigerant oil capaci‐
ties”, page 101 ).
2- Refrigerant designation, e.g. R134a or R1234yf (depending
on production date and version). Depending on the type
plate version and vehicle production period, the GWP (glob‐
al warming potential) value may be included for the refrig‐
erant used ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep.
gr. 87 ; General information on air conditioning systems
(“Refrigerant R134a”, “Environmental aspects for refriger‐
ant R134a”), or ⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf
- General information; Rep. gr. 00 ; Technical and physical
principles .
3- Refrigerant capacity
Note
♦ For refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil capacities, as well as

approved refrigerant oils, refer to
⇒ “4 Technical data”, page 99 and ⇒ Air conditioner with
refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Capacities for refrigerant
R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant oils .
♦ For refrigerant R1234yf and refrigerant oil capacities as well
as approved refrigerant oils, refer to
⇒ “4 Technical data”, page 99 , and ⇒ Air conditioners with
refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 00 ; Tech‐
nical data .
Version 3
Note
Explanation of information on label -A- ⇒ page 2 .
1.2 Notes on odours in vehicles with air con‐

ditioner
Odours coming from the air conditioner can have various causes.
Not all of these odours originate in the evaporator of the air con‐
ditioning unit and can therefore be eliminated by cleaning the
evaporator.
Type of odour Possible cause and remedy
Smell of burnt oil ♦ Usually originates in engine compartment due to leak(s) in engine or gearbox
– Eliminate leak(s) in engine or gearbox.
2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Type of odour Possible cause and remedy

Sulphurous smell of ex‐ ♦ Leak(s) in exhaust system
haust gas
♦ Exhaust gas entering passenger compartment (e.g. when reversing through
a cloud of exhaust fumes)
– Eliminate leak(s) in exhaust system.
Fishy smell of coolant ♦ Leak(s) in engine cooling system or air conditioner heat exchanger
– If fishy odour occurs in both fresh air and air recirculation mode, check air
conditioner heat exchanger for leaks.
Scorched clutch smell ♦ Clutch linings worn or clutch operated incorrectly
– Check clutch.
Other odours ♦ Floor mats, retrofitted protective seat covers etc.
– Check and renew or clean floor mats or protective covers.
Mouldy smell from front end ♦ Water can enter fresh air intake via drip rail if plenum chamber cover is dam‐
of vehicle aged or not installed properly.
– Check fresh air intake of air conditioning unit ⇒ page 504 .
♦ Deposits (leaves, pine needles etc.) may have accumulated in plenum cham‐
ber.
– Check plenum chamber for deposits ⇒ page 505 .
♦ Water may not be able to drain out of plenum chamber.
– Check water drains ⇒ page 505 .
Odour from air conditioning ♦ Too much water condensation in air conditioning unit
unit
– Check condensation drain ⇒ page 484 .
♦ Old or severely contaminated dust and pollen filter
– Check dust and pollen filter ⇒ page 472 .
♦ Deposits on evaporator fins
– Clean evaporator ⇒ page 414 .
Note
♦ The odour can only be eliminated by cleaning with the ultra‐

sound A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- if it actually occurs in the
evaporator.
♦ There are numerous evaporator cleaning methods with differ‐
ent effects available on the market. Cleaning the evaporator
using the ultrasound A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- or a suction-
feed spray gun - V.A.G 1538- is one of the methods currently
checked and approved by Audi. Other methods checked and
approved by Audi and the corresponding information can be
found e.g. on the “Audi Partner Portal” or the “Audi Service‐
Net” (⇒ table).
♦ The following procedures are examples of how to access “Audi
ServiceNet”. Depending on the country, “Air conditioner clean‐
ing” may be found, for example, in the “Genuine parts” sub-
menu. For precise details on how to find the instructions on
“Air conditioner cleaning”, follow the instructions provided on
the “Audi Partner Portal” or on “Audi ServiceNet”.
– Select path:
Audi ServiceNet
Products
Maintenance and wear
1. General notes 3
Air conditioner cleaning

Or
Audi ServiceNet
AGP/AGA
Product information
Information according to categories
Maintenance and wear
Air conditioner cleaning
1.3 Seat heating

⇒ “1.3.1 Checking front seat heating”, page 4
⇒ “1.3.2 Checking rear seat heating”, page 7
1.3.1 Checking front seat heating

Components involved in activation of front seat heating
The operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) transmits the
request to activate the seat heating via the data bus to the corre‐
sponding control unit (control unit dependent on vehicle model
and equipment) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Find‐
ing” mode and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations.
♦ On vehicles without a seat and steering column adjustment
control unit with memory - J136- or front passenger seat ad‐
justment with memory control unit - J521- , the onboard supply
control unit - J519- activates the driver's and front passenger
side seat heating. The request for seat heating activation is
first transmitted by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ) via the data bus to the data bus diagnostic interface
- J533- and then relayed to -J519- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations (for the appropriate
vehicle system).
♦ On vehicles with a seat and steering column adjustment con‐
trol unit with memory - J136- and a front passenger seat
adjustment with memory control unit - J521- , -J136- activates
the driver side seat heating, and -J521- activates the front
passenger side seat heating. The seat heating activation re‐
quest is transmitted by the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) via the data bus first to the data bus diagnostic
interface - J533- and then relayed to -J136- and -J521- . If a
vehicle is fitted with -J136- but not -J521- , -J136- activates the
driver seat heating, and -J519- activates the front passenger
seat heating ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations (for the appropriate vehicle system).
♦ A start/stop system is offered for this vehicle in combination
with certain engines. On vehicles with a start/stop system, the
seat heating is deactivated while the stop function is active (to
protect the battery - A- ). However, the setting for activation of
the seat heating remains stored in the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ). The seat heating is switched on
again after the engine has been re-started via the start function
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ The heating setting for the driver seat can be stored for a spe‐
cific key. The settings selected before switching off the ignition
are then used the next time the vehicle is driven ⇒ Owner's
Manual .
♦ On vehicles with no seat occupied sensor for the front pas‐
senger seat and the rear seats, the seat heating is currently

not deactivated automatically if a seat is not occupied while

the vehicle is being driven. However, if the ignition is switched
off and not switched on again within approx. 10 minutes, the
setting for activation of the seat heating is deleted ⇒ Owner's
Manual .
♦ Depending on the vehicle, the seat heating setting may be re‐
duced automatically by one level after a certain time (e.g. after
10 minutes) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
1. General notes 5
Note
♦ The seat heating may be activated differently depending on

the vehicle model ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Depending on the model and vehicle equipment, the various
pieces of information on the activation of the seat heating (set‐
ting transmitted by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ), specified and actual seat temperature, etc.) are dis‐
played differently in the various measured value blocks in the
different control units ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
♦ If the heating of the driver seat or front passenger seat cannot
be activated for some reason (e.g. short circuit in connection
to seat heating element, open circuit in power supply to cor‐
responding control unit), this is stored as a fault in the onboard
supply control unit - J519- , the seat and steering column ad‐
justment control unit with memory - J136- or the front passen‐
ger seat adjustment with memory control unit - J521-
(depending on model and vehicle equipment). On such
vehicles, the information that the event memory in the corre‐
sponding control unit has to be read out may not be transmitted
via the data bus to the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
In the event of problems with seat heating, the first step should
therefore always be to read out the event memories of the
control units which activate the seat heating.
♦ The procedure for checking the activation of the seat heating
is described in the Guided Fault Finding routine for the corre‐
sponding control unit ( onboard supply control unit - J519- ,
seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory
- J136- or front passenger seat adjustment with memory con‐
trol unit - J521- , depending on vehicle model and equipment)
♦ If, for example, the voltage measured at terminal “30” of the
onboard supply control unit - J519- falls below a value stored
in -J519- , the seat heating output is reduced or deactivated
completely to relieve the load on the alternator - C- ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ The “Read measured values” function of the Guided Fault
Finding routine for the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ) indicates which seat heating setting has been selec‐
ted. Depending on the version and the equipment of the
vehicle, the activation of the seat heating as well as the actual
and specified temperatures in the seat and the actual current
flowing via the seat heating etc. are displayed using the “Read
measured values” function for the corresponding control unit
♦ Depending on the vehicle model, the seat heating of the front
passenger seat may be deactivated after a certain period if the
system detects that the seat is not occupied (deactivation by
way of the seat occupied sensor was not provided at the start
of production, introduction not yet finalised) ⇒ Owner's Man‐
ual .

♦ There are different versions of the operating unit ( Climatronic

control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . You can
identify the different versions, for example, by the symbols in
the buttons -2, 3- (for vehicles with optional “seat heating”) and
-1, 4- (for vehicles with optional “seat heating/ventilation”).
♦ The function indicator lamps in the buttons light up when seat
heating is switched on ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ The seat heating level is set on the operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ); this setting is then transmitted via the
data bus to the corresponding control unit. The specified tem‐
peratures for the different seat heating settings are stored in
the corresponding control units. Depending on the version of
the control unit and the production period of the vehicle, the
specified temperature for the seat heating may be different
even if the setting on -J255- is the same ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
1.3.2 Checking rear seat heating

Components involved in activation of rear seat heating
The activation of the rear seat heating varies according to the
vehicle version and equipment.
Note
On vehicles with no rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- , the

rear seat heating setting is selected via the heated rear left seat
switch with regulator - E128- or the rear left seat heating switch -
E77- and the heated rear right seat switch with regulator - E129-
or the rear right seat heating switch - E78- . The heated bench
seat cushion for rear left seat - Z10- , the heated backrest for rear
left seat - Z11- , the heated bench seat cushion for rear right seat
- Z12- and the heated backrest for rear right seat - Z13- are then
activated by the heated rear seats control unit - J786- . This con‐
trol unit does not currently have self-diagnosis capability. How‐
ever, the onboard supply control unit - J519- must enable the
activation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting
locations.
On vehicles with rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- , the rear

seat heating is set via -E265- . -E265- then activates the rear seat
heating differently depending on the vehicle equipment and mod‐
el.
♦ On vehicles without control unit for rear seat adjustment, driver
side - J876- or control unit for rear seat adjustment, passenger
side - J877- , the rear seat heating is activated by the rear
Climatronic operating unit - E265- . The rear seat heating is
switched on by -E265- if the onboard supply control unit - J519-
does not detect a condition preventing activation of the seat
heating. -J519- first transmits the request via the data bus to
the data bus diagnostic interface - J533- ; it is then relayed to
-E265- via the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations (for the corresponding vehicle system).
♦ On vehicles with a control unit for rear seat adjustment, driver
side - J876- and a control unit for rear seat adjustment, pas‐
senger side - J877- , the rear seat heating is not activated
directly by the rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- . Rather,
activation is implemented by -J876- and -J877- . The activation
request for the seat heating is transmitted by -E265- to the
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). This control
unit first relays the request to the data bus diagnostic interface
1. General notes 7
- J533- (via the data bus), from where it is transmitted to -J876-

and -J877- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
seat heating is deactivated while the stop function is active (to
protect the battery - A- ). However, the setting for the activation
of the seat heating remains stored in the rear Climatronic op‐
erating unit - E265- . The seat heating is switched on again
after the engine has been re-started via the start function

Note
♦ The seat heating may be activated differently depending on

pieces of information on the activation of the seat heating (set‐
ting transmitted by rear Climatronic control unit - E265- ,
specified and actual seat temperatures, etc.) are displayed
differently in the various measured value blocks in the different
control units ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ If there is a situation in which the rear seat heating cannot be
activated (e.g. short circuit in connection to seat heating ele‐
ment, open circuit in power supply to corresponding control
unit), this is stored as a fault in the rear Climatronic operating
unit - E265- , the onboard supply control unit - J519- , the op‐
erating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), the data bus
diagnostic interface - J533- , the control unit for rear seat ad‐
justment, driver side - J876- or the control unit for rear seat
adjustment, passenger side - J877- (depending on the vehicle
model and equipment). On this vehicle, the information that
the event memory in the corresponding control unit has to be
read out may not be transmitted via the data bus to -E265-
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”). In the
event of problems with seat heating, the first step should
therefore always be to read out the event memories of the
control units which activate the seat heating.
♦ The procedure for checking the activation of the heated seats
is described in the Guided Fault Finding routine for the corre‐
sponding control unit ( rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- ,
control unit for rear seat adjustment, driver side - J876- or
control unit for rear seat adjustment, passenger side - J877- ,
depending on vehicle model and equipment) ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
in -J519- , the seat heating output is reduced or deactivated
Finding routine for the rear Climatronic operating unit - E265-
indicates which seat heating setting has been made. Depend‐
ing on the version and the equipment of the vehicle, the
activation of the seat heating as well as the actual and speci‐
fied temperatures in the seat and the actual current flowing via
the seat heating etc. are displayed using the “Read measured
values” function of the Guided Fault Finding routine for the
corresponding control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
ded Fault Finding”).
♦ Depending on the vehicle model, the rear seat heating may be
deactivated after a certain period if the system detects that one
of the seats is not occupied (at the start of production, no pro‐
vision was made for deactivation via the seat occupied sensor;
introduction not yet finalised) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
1. General notes 9
1.4 Seat ventilation

⇒ “1.4.1 Checking front seat ventilation”, page 10
⇒ “1.4.2 Rear seat ventilation”, page 12
1.4.1 Checking front seat ventilation

Components involved in activation of seat heating and seat ven‐
tilation (front)
The operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) transmits the
request to activate the seat ventilation via the data bus to the cor‐
responding control unit (control unit dependent on vehicle model
and equipment) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
Fitting locations.
♦ Vehicles with seat ventilation are always fitted with a seat and
steering column adjustment control unit with memory - J136-
and a front passenger seat adjustment with memory control
unit - J521- . These control units then activate the seat venti‐
lation. The activation process is the same as for vehicles with
seat heating only and fitted with -J136- and -J521- ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations (for the
appropriate vehicle system).
seat ventilation can be deactivated while the stop function is
active (to protect the battery - A- ). However, the setting for
activation of the seat ventilation remains stored in the operat‐
ing unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). The seat ventilation
is switched on again after the engine has been re-started via
the start function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ The ventilation setting for the driver seat can be stored for a
specific key. The settings selected before switching off the ig‐
nition are then used the next time the vehicle is driven ⇒
Owner's Manual .
♦ On vehicles with no seat occupied sensor for the front pas‐
senger seat and the rear seats, the seat ventilation is currently
not deactivated automatically if a seat is not occupied while
the vehicle is being driven. However, if the ignition is switched
off and not switched on again within approx. 10 minutes, the
setting for activation of the seat ventilation is deleted ⇒ Own‐
er's Manual .
♦ Depending on the vehicle, the seat ventilation may be reduced
automatically by one level after a certain time (e.g. after 10
minutes) ⇒ Owner's Manual .

Note
♦ The seat ventilation may be activated differently depending on

pieces of information on the activation of the seat ventilation
(setting transmitted by Climatronic control unit - J255- , speci‐
fied and actual seat temperature, etc.) are displayed differently
in the various measured value blocks in the different control
units ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ If the ventilation of the driver seat or front passenger seat can‐
not be activated for some reason (e.g. short circuit or open
circuit in power supply to corresponding control unit), this is
stored as a fault in the onboard supply control unit - J519- , the
seat and steering column adjustment control unit with memory
- J136- or the front passenger seat adjustment with memory
control unit - J521- (depending on model and vehicle equip‐
ment). On such vehicles, the information that the event mem‐
ory in the corresponding control unit has to be read out may
not be transmitted via the data bus to the operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”). In the event of problems with seat
ventilation, the first step should therefore always be to read
out the event memories of the control units which activate the
seat ventilation.
♦ The procedure for checking the activation of the seat ventila‐
tion is described in the Guided Fault Finding routine for the
corresponding control unit ( onboard supply control unit -
J519- , seat and steering column adjustment control unit with
memory - J136- or front passenger seat adjustment with mem‐
ory control unit - J521- , depending on vehicle model and
equipment) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
in -J519- , the seat ventilation output is reduced or deactivated
- J255- ) indicates which seat ventilation setting has been se‐
lected. Depending on the version and the equipment of the
vehicle, the activation of the seat ventilation as well as the ac‐
tual and specified temperatures in the seat and the actual
current flowing via the seat heating etc. are displayed using
the “Read measured values” function for the corresponding
control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ Depending on the vehicle model, the seat ventilation of the
front passenger seat may be deactivated after a certain period
if the system detects that the seat is not occupied (deactivation
by way of the seat occupied sensor was not provided at the
start of production, introduction not yet finalised) ⇒ Owner's
Manual .
1. General notes 11
♦ There are different versions of the operating unit ( Climatronic

control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . You can
identify the different versions, for example, by the symbols in
the buttons -2, 3- (for vehicles with optional “seat heating”) and
-1, 4- (for vehicles with optional “seat heating/ventilation”).
♦ The function indicator lamps in the buttons light up when the
seat ventilation is switched on ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ The seat ventilation level is set on the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ); this setting is then transmitted via
the data bus to the corresponding control unit. The specified
temperatures for the different seat ventilation settings are stor‐
ed in the corresponding control units. Depending on the ver‐
sion of the control unit and the production period of the vehicle,
the specified temperature for the seat ventilation may be dif‐
ferent even if the setting on -J255- is the same ⇒ Vehicle
Please also observe the following notes regarding the operation

of the seat ventilation:
♦ On this vehicle, the seats are not heated automatically when
seat ventilation is switched on (activated/deactivated using
buttons -1, 4-), but rather only if the seat heating is switched
on additionally using buttons -2, 3-. The following modes are
therefore possible: seat heating without seat ventilation, seat
ventilation without seat heating and seat heating with seat
ventilation ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ The activation of the fans for the seat cushion and backrest
(e.g. 1 fan each in backrest and seat cushion) depends on the
selected seat ventilation level (approx. 40 % of maximum pow‐
er at level 1 and approx. 85 % at level 3) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ The ventilation setting for the driver seat is stored when you
switch off the ignition and is allocated via the ignition key. After
switching on the ignition/starting the engine, the seat ventila‐
tion is activated according to the last setting ⇒ Owner's
Manual .
♦ The ventilation setting for the front passenger seat and rear
seats is also stored when you switch off the ignition. However,
if the ignition remains switched off longer than approx. 10 mi‐
nutes, the seat ventilation will not be re-activated when the
ignition is switched on/the engine is started (the settings will
be erased) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
1.4.2 Rear seat ventilation

Components involved in activation of rear seat ventilation
The activation of the rear seat ventilation differs according to the
vehicle version and equipment.
On vehicles with rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- the rear
seat ventilation is set via -E265- . -E265- then activates the rear
seat ventilation differently depending on the vehicle equipment
and model.
♦ On vehicles with a control unit for rear seat adjustment, driver
side - J876- and a control unit for rear seat adjustment, pas‐
senger side - J877- , the rear seat ventilation is not activated
directly by the rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- . Rather,
activation is implemented by -J876- and -J877- . The activation
request for the seat ventilation is transmitted by -E265- to the
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). This control
unit first relays the request to the data bus diagnostic interface
- J533- (via the data bus), from where it is transmitted to -J876-
and -J877- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐


♦ Vehicles with seat ventilation are not always fitted with a con‐
trol unit for rear seat adjustment, driver side - J876- and a
control unit for rear seat adjustment, passenger side - J877- .
If there is no -J876- / -J877- fitted, the rear Climatronic oper‐
ating unit - E265- activates the control unit for rear right seat
ventilation - J801- and the control unit for rear left seat venti‐
lation - J802- directly. Depending on the vehicle equipment,
these control units then activate the seat ventilation ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations (for the
appropriate vehicle system).
seat ventilation is deactivated while the stop function is active
(to protect the battery - A- ). However, the setting for activation
of the seat ventilation remains stored in the rear Climatronic
operating unit - E265- . The seat ventilation is switched on
again after the engine has been re-started via the start function
1. General notes 13
Note
♦ The seat ventilation may be activated differently depending on

pieces of information on the activation of the seat ventilation
(setting transmitted by rear Climatronic control unit - E265- ,
specified and actual seat temperatures, etc.) are displayed
differently in the various measured values in the different con‐
trol units ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ If there is a situation in which the rear seat ventilation cannot
be activated (e.g. open circuit in power supply to correspond‐
ing control unit), this is stored as a fault in the rear Climatronic
operating unit - E265- , the onboard supply control unit - J519- ,
the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), the data
bus diagnostic interface - J533- , the control unit for rear seat
adjustment, driver side - J876- or the control unit for rear seat
adjustment, passenger side - J877- (depending on the vehicle
model and equipment). On this vehicle, the information that
the event memory in the corresponding control unit has to be
read out may not be transmitted via the data bus to -E265-
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”). If there is
a problem with the seat ventilation, first read out the event
memory of the control units controlling the seat heating and
seat ventilation.
♦ The procedure for checking the activation of the seat ventila‐
tion is described in the Guided Fault Finding routine for the
corresponding control unit ( rear Climatronic operating unit -
E265- , control unit for rear seat adjustment, driver side - J876-
or control unit for rear seat adjustment, passenger side -
J877- , depending on vehicle model and equipment) ⇒ Vehicle
in -J519- , the seat ventilation output is reduced or deactivated
Finding routine for the rear Climatronic operating unit - E265-
indicates which seat ventilation setting has been made. De‐
pending on the version and the equipment of the vehicle, the
activation of the seat ventilation as well as the actual and
specified temperatures in the seat and the actual current flow‐
ing via the seat heating etc. are displayed using the “Read
measured values” function of the Guided Fault Finding routine
for the corresponding control unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Depending on the vehicle model, the rear seat ventilation may
be deactivated after a certain period if the system detects that
one of the seats is not occupied (at the start of production, no
provision was made for deactivation via the seat occupied
sensor; introduction not yet finalised) ⇒ Owner's Manual .

1.5 Heated rear window
Note
♦ If the heated rear window cannot be switched on for some

reason (short circuit in connection to heated rear window relay
- J9- , open circuit in power supply to convenience system
central control unit - J393- etc.), this is stored as a fault in -
J393- and a message is transmitted via the data bus / data bus
diagnostic interface - J533- to inform the operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) that the event memory in -J393-
has to be read out ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”). Activation of the heated rear window - Z1- is indi‐
cated in the measured value of -J393- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ If the voltage measured at the onboard supply control unit -
J519- at terminal “30” drops below a value stored in -J519- or
the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), the heat‐
ed rear window is deactivated completely (or the power re‐
duced), thus relieving the load on the alternator - C- ⇒ Vehicle
♦ If the heated rear window - Z1- has to be shut off due to un‐
dervoltage, the indicator lamp in the heated rear window but‐
ton in the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) stays
on. However, if deactivation lasts longer than approx. 100
seconds -J255- switches off the indicator lamp.
- J255- ) indicates that the rear window heating is switched on
or why there is no actuation although there is a corresponding
request ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ The procedure for checking the activation of the heated rear
window is described in the Guided Fault Finding for the con‐
venience system central control unit - J393- ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
♦ The amount of time for which the heated rear window is acti‐
vated depends on various factors (encoding of the rear win‐
dow version in -J255- , the measured ambient temperature
etc.). For example, the heating for a certain type of rear win‐
dow may switch off after just three minutes when the ambient
temperature is above +5 °C, but the heating for a different type
of rear window may remain switched on for up to 20 minutes
when the ambient temperature is below -20 °C ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ However, the heated rear window can also be activated per‐
manently (until the ignition is switched off) by pressing and
holding the “heated rear window” button -item 5- on the oper‐
ating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). The length of time
that the button must be pressed can be set in -J255- via the
“adaption” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) and ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ If the ambient temperature changes while you are driving (e.g.
rises above 0 °C) the heated rear window is deactivated au‐
tomatically after the operating period set on the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
1. General notes 15

rear window heating is deactivated while the stop function is
active (to protect the battery - A- ). However, the setting for
activation of the heated rear window - Z1- remains stored in
the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). The rear
window heating is switched on again after the engine has been
re-started via the start function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
1.6 Operating unit

⇒ “1.6.1 General notes on operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
J255 )”, page 16
⇒ “1.6.2 General notes on rear Climatronic operating unit E265 ”,
page 21
1.6.1 General notes on operating unit ( Clima‐

tronic control unit - J255- )
♦ Certain air conditioner functions can be switched on and off
via the MMI system (Multi Media Interface) using the “A/C”
function on the “Car” / “Car systems” menu. In addition, the
operation of the air conditioner can also be influenced by the
settings on the MMI (Multi Media Interface) in the “A/C” func‐
tion of the “Car” / “Car systems” menu. Therefore, if there are
problems with these components, first check the settings on
the MMI ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with a start/stop system, the stop function is dis‐
abled depending on the setting on the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ). For example, the stop function is
not possible, or the stop function is interrupted and the engine
is switched on as soon as the “defrost” mode is selected. This
also applies if the difference between the set specified tem‐
perature and the measured actual temperature exceeds a
certain value in heating and cooling mode ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ Currently air conditioner operating units ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) cannot be exchanged in the familiar manner
(component protection active). The component protection fea‐
ture (anti-theft system) can only be cancelled by entering
certain vehicle data ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ If a -J255- with active component protection (anti-theft system)
is installed in a different vehicle, the functions required for ve‐
hicle security can still be selected, but not the convenience
functions
♦ The buttons and rotary controls are illuminated by LEDs which
cannot be renewed separately.
♦ The function indicator lamps in the buttons and rotary controls
and the rotary controls and buttons themselves cannot be re‐
newed separately.
♦ If the control buttons on the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) remain pressed down for long periods (because
of objects resting on them, for instance) this may lead to a fault
being stored in the event memory indicating that the buttons
are sticking. If applicable, check the operation of the buttons
and erase the event memory if no problem is found.
♦ The seat heating and seat ventilation level is set on the oper‐
ating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ); this setting is then
transmitted via the data bus e.g. to the onboard supply control
unit - J519- . The specified temperatures for the different seat
heating and seat ventilation settings are stored in -J519- . De‐

pending on the version of -J519- , the specified temperature

for the seat heating and seat ventilation may therefore differ
even if the settings on the operating unit, Climatronic control
unit - J255- are the same ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding” for -J519- ).
♦ If the measurements are incorrect, check the infrared temper‐
ature and sunlight penetration sensor fitted in the operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). The infrared tempera‐
ture and sunlight penetration sensor must not be covered or
concealed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ The functions selected are indicated by the illumination of the
LEDs in the various buttons and rotary controls on the oper‐
ating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ).
♦ On vehicles with the “basic” version, the functions currently
selected are not displayed by the operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ). Only certain settings are indicated on the
display of the Multi Media Interface (MMI) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
The display time can be set via the “Adaption” function of the
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle di‐
♦ On vehicles with the “deluxe” version, the functions currently
selected are indicated on the display of the operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) and on the display of the Multi
Media Interface (MMI). The display time can be set via the
“Adaption” function of the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ If no fault has been stored and a function is not available,
check the adaption of the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ); the function may have been deactivated by a
setting. If applicable, reset the adaption in all adaption chan‐
nels to the factory setting ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
♦ If there is a situation in which heating or ventilation of the driver
seat or front passenger seat cannot be activated, this is stored
as a fault in the onboard supply control unit - J519- , the seat
and steering column adjustment control unit with memory -
J136- or the front passenger seat adjustment with memory
control unit - J521- . On this vehicle, information is currently
not always transmitted via the data bus to the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
♦ If there are problems with seat heating or ventilation, start by
reading out the event memories of the control units which ac‐
tivate the seat heating and ventilation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ If a new operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) has
been installed and basic setting not performed, air conditioner
control action is restricted, and this is displayed as a fault in
the event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
1. General notes 17

♦ On vehicles with a start/stop system, the stop function is dis‐
abled depending on the setting on the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ). For example, the stop function is
not possible, or the stop function is interrupted and the engine
is switched on as soon as the “defrost” mode is selected. This
certain value in heating and cooling mode ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
♦ Currently air conditioner operating units ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) cannot be exchanged in the familiar manner
(component protection active). The component protection fea‐
ture (anti-theft system) can only be cancelled by entering
certain vehicle data ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ If a -J255- with active component protection (anti-theft system)
is installed in a different vehicle, the functions required for ve‐
hicle security can still be selected, but not the convenience
functions
newed separately.
♦ If the control buttons on the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) remain pressed down for long periods (because
of objects resting on them, for instance) this may lead to a fault
are sticking. If applicable, check the operation of the buttons
and erase the event memory if no problem is found.
♦ The seat heating and seat ventilation level is set on the oper‐
ating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ); this setting is then
transmitted via the data bus e.g. to the onboard supply control
unit - J519- . The specified temperatures for the different seat
heating and seat ventilation settings are stored in -J519- . De‐
pending on the version of -J519- , the specified temperature
for the seat heating and seat ventilation may therefore differ
even if the settings on the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) are the same ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
ded Fault Finding” for -J519- ).
♦ If the measurements are incorrect, check the infrared temper‐
ature and sunlight penetration sensor fitted in the operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). The infrared tempera‐
ture and sunlight penetration sensor must not be covered or
concealed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ The functions selected are indicated by the illumination of the
LEDs in the various buttons and rotary controls on the oper‐

♦ On vehicles with the “basic” version, the functions currently

selected are not displayed by the operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ). Only certain settings are indicated on the
display of the Multi Media Interface (MMI) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
The display time can be set via the “Adaption” function of the
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle
♦ On vehicles with the “deluxe” version, the functions currently
selected are indicated on the display of the operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) and on the display of the Multi
Media Interface (MMI). The display time can be set via the
“Adaption” function of the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ If no fault has been stored and a function is not available,
check the adaption of the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ); the function may have been deactivated by a
setting. If applicable, reset the adaption to the factory setting
in all adaption channels ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”) .
♦ If there is a situation in which heating or ventilation of the driver
seat or front passenger seat cannot be activated, this is stored
as a fault in the onboard supply control unit - J519- , the seat
and steering column adjustment control unit with memory -
J136- or the front passenger seat adjustment with memory
control unit - J521- . On this vehicle, information is currently
not always transmitted via the data bus to the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”) .
♦ If there are problems with seat heating or ventilation, start by
reading out the event memories of the control units which ac‐
tivate the seat heating and ventilation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) .
♦ If a new operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) has
been installed and basic setting not performed, air conditioner
control action is restricted and this is displayed as a fault in the
event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) .
♦ From model year 2013 onwards, the display in the MMI for the
air distribution changes. At the same time a modified operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) is introduced ( -J255-
with part number 4G0 820 043 from index “AA” onwards);
observe correct allocation ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Up to model year 2012, the signal from -G355- was evaluated
via the convenience system central control unit - J393- . From
model year 2013 onwards, the onboard supply control unit -
J519- evaluates the signal from -G355- and transmits the
measured value to the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ). Pay attention to the correct version and assignment
of -J255- ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue , ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Depending on the production period (gradual introduction from
model year 2013 onwards) and the vehicle version, the hu‐
midity sender - G355- may no longer be addressed as a
component in the event memory. If there is a discrepancy for
-G355- on such vehicles, the rain and light sensor - G397- is
indicated as the location of the fault.
1. General notes 19
♦ Vehicles with a “basic” air conditioner are fitted with dash panel
vents without potentiometers on both sides ( -G628- and -
G629- ) at the factory. However, certain vehicles may have
been retrofitted with dash panel vents with potentiometers, to‐
gether with the corresponding wiring and a special operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- , “basic” version, with
additional connector -5-). The electrical connections between
-J255- and the two potentiometers ( -G628- and -G629- )
largely correspond to the connections fitted at the factory for
the “deluxe” version ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations. Whether the components have
been retrofitted is documented in the vehicle history (repair
history) for the vehicle concerned.
Vehicles from model year 2014 onwards
♦ Depending on the engine, certain vehicles are gradually being
equipped with an air conditioner compressor additionally fitted
with an air conditioning system magnetic clutch - N25-
⇒ page 315 . In certain air conditioner operating modes (e.g.
“Econ” mode), the air conditioner compressor drive system is
deactivated completely via this magnetic clutch. For -N25- to
be activated by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ), the correct version of -J255- must be fitted and cor‐
rectly encoded ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and ⇒ Vehicle
♦ Modified air conditioner operating units ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) are gradually being introduced (introduction not
yet finalised; different functions; with part number up to index
“AH”: can be identified e.g. by AC button; with part number
from index “AJ” (or index “BA”) onwards: can be identified e.g.
by A/C button) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ To make it possible for the air conditioning system magnetic
clutch - N25- to be activated by the operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ), these vehicles may only be fitted with -
J255- provided with the functions required for the activation of
-N25- (e.g. -J255- with part number up to index “AT” is not
designed for activation of -N25- . E.g. -J255- with part number
from index “BA” onwards is designed for activation of -N25- ).
Instead of -J255- with e.g. index “AJ”, the vehicle may also be
fitted with a version with index “BA” (function designed for ac‐
tivation of -N25- is not used) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . In
this case, the functions required for the corresponding vehicle
are deactivated or activated via the coding of -J255- ⇒ Vehicle
♦ There are different versions of the coolant circulation pump -
V50- with differing methods of activation; pay attention to the
correct version and assignment to the air conditioner operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ⇒ page 517 ) and ⇒
Electronic parts catalogue .
Vehicles with auxiliary heater

♦ Make sure the air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic con‐

trol unit - J255- ) is correctly assigned to the hand-held remote
control transmitter and to the remote control receiver for aux‐
iliary heater - R64- . There are different versions of the hand-
held remote control transmitter and -R64- for -J255- with part
number up to index “AH” (can be identified e.g. by AC button)
and with part number from index “AJ” onwards (can be iden‐
tified e.g. by A/C button). Possibly no function if incorrect
components are combined or if coding or adaption are incor‐
rect (exact date of introduction on Audi A6 and Audi A7 not yet
finalised, gradual conversion planned from model year 2014
onwards) ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ;
Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary heater;
Overview of fitting locations - components not located in pas‐
senger compartment , ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles)
♦ To permit implementation of the various functions of the op‐
erating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) required for
vehicles with a high-voltage system, such vehicles must al‐
ways be fitted with a -J255- that is provided with the relevant
functions. The necessary functions for vehicles with a high-
voltage system are integrated in control units -J255- with part
number 4G0 820 043 and index “P” onwards ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
Note
♦ All vehicles with high-voltage system are equipped with the

“deluxe” version air conditioner as of the start of production.
♦ For example, control units -J255- with part number
4G0 820 043 and index “P”, “Q” or “R” were installed in vehi‐
cles with high-voltage system from the start of production
onwards ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
After renewing the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -

J255- ), always perform the following steps ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
– Check coding.
– Perform basic setting.
– Check adaption if applicable.
– Read out event memory and delete any entries displayed.
1.6.2 General notes on rear Climatronic oper‐

ating unit - E265-
♦ The component protection function is currently not active on
the rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
tic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
1. General notes 21

newed separately.
♦ If the control buttons on the rear Climatronic operating unit -
E265- remain pressed down for long periods (because of
objects resting on them, for instance) this may lead to a fault
are stuck. If applicable, check the operation of the buttons and
erase the event memory if no problem is found.
♦ If a new -E265- has been installed and the basic setting not
performed, the air conditioner control action will be restricted;
this is displayed as an entry in the event memory ⇒ Vehicle
After renewing the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
– Check coding.
– Check adaption if applicable.
1.7 Notes on control motors

⇒ “1.7.1 General notes on control motors”, page 22
⇒ “1.7.2 Overview - control motors of air conditioner”, page 24
⇒ “1.7.3 Preparing adapter cables for activation of control mo‐
tors”, page 28
1.7.1 General notes on control motors
Caution
Air conditioner malfunctions can occur.

♦ The air conditioner will not function properly if control mo‐
tors and/or the corresponding connectors are inter‐
changed
⇒ “1.7.2 Overview - control motors of air conditioner”, page
24 .
♦ The control motors and connectors are identical; if they
are installed or connected incorrectly, the corresponding
flaps can no longer be properly matched and/or activated.
♦ The control motors are assigned via the “Addressing”
function in “Guided Fault Finding”.
♦ Malfunctions will occur if the control motors are fitted at a
different location at the air conditioning unit after “match‐
ing”. The control motors must therefore be marked before
they are removed.
♦ The actuator socket for the control motor has no stop. It
rotates permanently if the control motor is activated. A
control motor should therefore not be activated after it has
been detached.
♦ There are various identical connectors on the air conditioning

unit. To avoid the risk of interchanging them, mark the con‐
nectors before unplugging them.
♦ Different control motors are fitted on the air distribution hous‐
ing and in the air intake unit; these motors have different

electrical values and part number indices ⇒ Electronic parts

catalogue . The control motors must be marked before they
are removed to avoid the risk of interchanging them.
♦ The actuator socket in the control motor for the shaft of the
flaps/actuating arms has no stop. It rotates permanently if the
control motor is activated. A control motor should therefore not
be activated after it has been detached.
♦ After installing the control motor, perform basic setting of air
conditioner ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ While you are performing the basic setting, the control motors
are assigned and matched in accordance with the series con‐
nection of the wiring. If the sequence is not as specified, the
control motors will not be matched properly and the flaps will
not be controlled correctly ⇒ page 24 .
♦ The activation of the electrical components of the air condi‐
tioner can be checked via the “Final control diagnosis” and
“Basic setting” functions (e.g. to check for interchanged com‐
ponents) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ After fitting a new control motor, perform the basic setting and
check the activation by the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) as well as the operation of the control motor
1. General notes 23
1.7.2 Overview - control motors of air condi‐

tioner
♦ The various control motors -A ... N- on the air distribution
housing and air intake box are matched and activated via data
lines. The various control motors are connected in series via
these data lines to the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ).
♦ A fault at a control motor connected via this data line or a fault
in the wiring may lead to various entries in the event memory
with different types of fault ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
ded Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
fault finding and Fitting locations.
Air conditioner (“basic” version):
♦ Currently, 10 control motors (depending on version) are con‐
nected in series via the data line to -J255- ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ The sequence and number of control motors in the wiring cur‐
rently depend on the version of the air conditioner ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ In the “Basic setting” function, only perform the matching of
the control motors connected to the data line to -J255- if there
is no fault stored in -J255- with a cause other than a non-
matched or incorrectly matched control motor. After matching
has been performed via a data line, interrogate the event
memory of -J255- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
Air conditioner (“deluxe” version):
♦ Currently, 16 control motors (depending on version) are con‐
nected in series via the data lines to -J255- ⇒ Current flow
♦ 2 further control motors are also activated by -E265- via an
additional data line (fitted at air distribution housing beneath
centre console) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault find‐
ing and Fitting locations.
♦ The sequence and number of control motors in the wiring cur‐
rently depend on the version of the air conditioner ⇒ Current
♦ In the “Basic setting” function, only perform the matching of
the control motors connected to the data line to -J255- / -E265-
if there is no fault stored in -J255- / -E265- with a cause other
than a non-matched or incorrectly matched control motor. In
addition, matching of the control motors must be performed
consecutively via the data lines at -J255- / -E265- . For the
matching of the control motors connected to the two data lines,
interrogate the event memory of -J255- after performing
matching via a data line ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
All versions (continued):
The effect of a fault and the type of fault stored in the event mem‐
ory differ depending on the operating status or the “Guided Fault
Finding” function for the air conditioner in which a specific fault
occurs ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
If there is a fault concerning the control motor sequence (two or
more connectors at control motors, or control motors themselves
interchanged during installation):

♦ Operation of the control motors may still be OK until basic set‐

ting (addressing of control motors) is next performed if the
connectors have been interchanged. However, the next time
basic setting is performed, these control motors will be incor‐
rectly matched (addressed) and the control motors (and thus
the flaps) will no longer be activated properly from that point
onwards (incorrect assignment).
♦ If the connectors at the control motors have been inter‐
changed, these control motors will be incorrectly matched
(addressed) in the basic setting function and the control mo‐
tors (and thus the flaps) will not be activated properly (incorrect
assignment). Check the wiring between the control motors if
you suspect that connectors have been interchanged ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ Depending on the adjustment range for this control motor, an
incorrect end stop will be detected during basic setting and
stored as a fault in the event memory and basic setting will be
terminated.
♦ The wrong flaps will be moved and the direction of air flow will
be incorrect. Depending on the adjustment range of the control
motor, this is not always recognised as a fault. Therefore, all
connectors and control motors (with fitting location) must be
marked before they are unplugged, and the basic setting must
be performed after plugging the connectors back in again.
1. General notes 25
Faults which exist or occur during normal air conditioner operation

may lead to the following event memory entries, depending on
the type of fault:
♦ If there is a fault in the positive or earth connection to a control
motor, this control motor can no longer exchange information
with -J255- , and the corresponding control motor is stored in
the event memory.
♦ If there is a fault in the data line to a control motor (e.g. open
circuit in connector to contact “2” of control motor -B-), this
control motor and all the control motors -C … N- series-con‐
nected downstream of this control motor can no longer ex‐
change information with -J255- , and the corresponding
control motor as well as those connected downstream of it are
stored in the event memory.
♦ If there is a fault in the electronics of a control motor (e.g. in
control motor -B-), the control motor may, depending on the
type of fault, still be able to exchange information with -J255- ,
but all control motors -C … N- connected downstream of this
control motor are stored in the event memory.
motor, this control motor can no longer exchange information
with -J255- / -E265- , and the corresponding control motor is
stored in the event memory.
circuit in connector to contact “2” of control motor -B-), this
control motor and all the control motors -C … N- series-con‐
nected downstream of this control motor can no longer ex‐
change information with -J255- / -E265- , and the correspond‐
ing control motor as well as those connected downstream of
it are stored in the event memory.
♦ If there is a fault in the electronics of a control motor (e.g. in
control motor -B-), the control motor -B- may, depending on
the type of fault, still be able to exchange information with -
J255- / -E265- , but all control motors -C … N- connected
downstream of this control motor are stored in the event mem‐
ory.


Faults which exist or occur during basic setting of the air condi‐
tioner may lead to the following event memory entries, depending
on the type of fault:
motor (e.g. control motor -B-), this control motor cannot ex‐
change information with -J255- and is therefore not recog‐
nised during the basic setting function. As all control motors
are re-assigned and re-matched starting from the last control
motor -N- during the basic setting function, this control motor
is missing in the series. -J255- detects that a control motor is
missing and stores the first control motor in the series con‐
nection as missing. In addition, the fault “Automatic address‐
ing not OK” is displayed and, with certain control motors,
possibly also “Upper or lower limit value exceeded”.
circuit in connector to contact “2” of control motor -C-), this
control motor and all the control motors series-connected
downstream of this control motor can no longer exchange in‐
formation with -J255- , and these control motors are therefore
not recognised during the basic setting function. As all control
motors are re-assigned and re-adapted starting from the last
control motor -N- during the basic setting function, these con‐
trol motors are missing in the series. -J255- recognises that
several control motors are missing (e.g. only control motors
-B and A- are detected and matched as incorrectly assigned
motors). All other control motors are stored as missing in the
event memory, and the fault “Automatic addressing not OK” is
displayed.
♦ If there is a fault in the electronics of a control motor or if a fault
occurs during basic setting (e.g. in control motor -C-), this
control motor may, depending on the type of fault, still be able
to exchange information with -J255- , but is no longer able to
exchange data with all the control motors (as far as control
motor -N-) connected downstream of it. -J255- recognises that
several control motors are missing (possibly only control mo‐
tors -C … A- are incorrectly assigned and matched). All other
control motors are stored as missing in the event memory, and
the fault “Automatic addressing not OK” is displayed.
motor (e.g. control motor -B-), this control motor cannot ex‐
change information with -J255- / -E265- and is therefore not
recognised during the basic setting function. As all control mo‐
tors are re-assigned and re-matched starting from the last
control motor -N- during the basic setting function, this control
motor is missing in the series. -J255- / -E265- detects a miss‐
ing control motor and stores the first control motor in the series
connection as missing. In addition, the fault “Automatic ad‐
dressing not OK” is displayed and, with certain control motors,
possibly also “Upper or lower limit value exceeded”.
1. General notes 27

circuit in connector to contact “2” of control motor -C-), this
control motor and all the control motors series-connected
downstream of this control motor can no longer exchange in‐
formation with -J255- / -E265- , and these control motors are
therefore not recognised during the basic setting function. As
all control motors are re-assigned and re-adapted starting
from the last control motor -N- during the basic setting function,
these control motors are missing in the series. -J255- / -E265-
recognises that several control motors are missing (e.g. only
control motors -B and A- are detected and matched as incor‐
rectly assigned motors). All other control motors are stored as
missing in the event memory, and the fault “Automatic ad‐
dressing not OK” is displayed.
♦ If there is a fault in the electronics of a control motor or if a fault
occurs during basic setting (e.g. in control motor -C-), this
control motor may, depending on the type of fault, still be able
to exchange information with -J255- / -E265- , but is no longer
able to exchange data with all the control motors (as far as
control motor -N-) connected downstream of it. -J255- / -E265-
recognises that several control motors are missing (possibly
only control motors -C … A- are incorrectly assigned and
matched). All other control motors are stored as missing in the
event memory, and the fault “Automatic addressing not OK” is
displayed.
1.7.3 Preparing adapter cables for activation

of control motors
Procedure
– Connect one cable each (with a cross section of 0.25 mm2) to
contacts “5” and “6” of connector -A- ( flat contact housing with
auxiliary contact lock - 6Q0 972 706- ) ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
– Connect other end of each cable to a commercially available
banana plug -B-.
1.8 Auxiliary air conditioner - vehicles with

high-voltage system only
⇒ “1.8.1 Notes on auxiliary air conditioner”, page 28
1.8.1 Notes on auxiliary air conditioner

♦ On certain vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 e-tron),
you will find the function “Auxiliary air conditioner” on the Multi
Media Interface (MMI), where you can display and select the
various functions of the auxiliary heater (via the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- ), the auxiliary ventilation and the cooling
for the passenger compartment (via the air conditioner) ⇒
Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
♦ Even on vehicles with high-voltage system (depending on ver‐
sion) which do not feature an auxiliary heater as an optional
extra, the passenger compartment can be ventilated, heated
with the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- or cooled with the
air conditioner when ambient temperatures are high via the
“Auxiliary air conditioner” function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .

♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system which feature an auxili‐

ary heater as an optional extra, the passenger compartment
can be heated with the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- or
the auxiliary heater via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function.
As a general rule, the auxiliary heater is only activated at am‐
bient temperatures below -10 °C. If the ambient temperature
is above -10 °C, the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) usually determines that the heating output of -Z115- is
sufficiently high to heat up the passenger compartment ⇒
Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Rep. gr. 00 ; General notes ,
⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Man‐
ual .
♦ If the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function is activated and the
operating unit ( -J255- ) determines that heat output mode is
necessary, various control units are interrogated by -J255- via
the data bus, e.g. the thermal management control unit -
J1024- , battery regulation control unit - J840- , control unit for
high-voltage battery charging unit - J1050- etc. If -J255- is in‐
formed that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- ( drive battery - A2- )
is charged sufficiently, that enough energy is available to op‐
erate the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- and that there is
enough fuel in the fuel tank, -J255- activates -J1024- (which
controls -Z115- via the high-voltage heater (PTC) control unit
- J848- ) or the auxiliary heater, depending on the ambient
temperature.
♦ To ensure that the vehicle always operates correctly after the
passenger compartment has been heated, ventilated or
cooled via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function, there must
be enough fuel in the fuel tank (also on vehicles without aux‐
iliary heater as optional extra) so that the “Auxiliary air condi‐
tioner” function for heating, ventilating or cooling the passen‐
ger compartment is activated by the operating unit ( -J255- ).
Reason: Energy is drawn from the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
( drive battery - A2- ) via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function.
It must be possible to start the engine so that the vehicle can
be moved safely even after the charge level of -AX1- ( drive
battery - A2- ) has been reduced ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
♦ So that the passenger compartment can be heated or venti‐
lated via the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function or cooled via
the air conditioner if ambient temperatures are high, the oper‐
ating unit ( -J255- ) starts up and activates further components
(e.g. -J1024- , the operating and display unit for rear air con‐
ditioning system - E265- , the fresh air blower - V2- and various
air conditioner control motors). -J1024- activates the high-volt‐
age heater (PTC) - Z115- when heating is required, or the
electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- when cooling is
required.
♦ So that the coolant heated up by -Z115- is conveyed through
the heat exchanger of the heater and air conditioning unit, fur‐
ther components must be activated by various control units
(e.g. thermal management coolant pump 2 - V618- , coolant
changeover valve 3 - N634- , etc.)
⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - engine coolant circuit”,
page 509 , ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling sys‐
tem/coolant (Connection diagram - coolant hoses), ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode, and ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ If -J255- or the thermal management control unit - J1024- is
informed that the hybrid battery unit - AX1- ( drive battery -
A2- ) is not sufficiently charged and therefore that not enough
energy is available for the operation of the high-voltage heater
(PTC) - Z115- , or that there is not enough fuel in the fuel tank,
-J255- does not activate the “Auxiliary air conditioner” function
(this means that -Z115- and the “Auxiliary heater” function are
also not activated) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
1. General notes 29
and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/

MMI Operating Manual .
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system which feature “Audi con‐
nect services” as an optional extra, the “Auxiliary air condi‐
tioner” function can also be switched on and off using a mobile
phone (and control unit 1 for information electronics - J794- )
⇒ Communication; Rep. gr. 91 ; Telephone system; Layout -
telephone , ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
and Fitting locations, ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/
MMI Operating Manual .

2 Safety precautions
⇒ “2.1 Safety precautions when working on high-voltage vehi‐
cles”, page 31
⇒ “2.2 Safety precautions when working on vehicles with start/
stop system”, page 38
⇒ “2.3 Safety precautions when using testers and measuring in‐
struments during a road test”, page 38
⇒ “2.4 Safety precautions when working on the cooling system”,
page 39
⇒ “2.5 Safety precautions when handling refrigerants”,
page 39
2.1 Safety precautions when working on

high-voltage vehicles
⇒ “2.1.1 Working on vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid
vehicles)”, page 31
⇒ “2.1.2 Visual inspection of high-voltage components and wiring
for damage”, page 36
2.1.1 Working on vehicles with high-voltage

system (hybrid vehicles)
WARNING
Safety hazard: the engine can start unexpectedly.

Before carrying out general work on a vehicle with high-voltage
electrical system, switch off the ignition and remove the ignition
key from the vehicle.
WARNING
Working on vehicles with high-voltage wiring:

• Do not support yourself or tools on high-voltage wiring or
associated components --> this can damage the insula‐
tion.
• High-voltage wiring must not be excessively bent or
kinked --> this can damage the insulation.
• The round high-voltage connectors are colour-coded with
an external coloured ring and are provided with mechan‐
ical coding or guide lugs. It is important to observe this
coding when joining up the round high-voltage connec‐
tors; otherwise the connectors can be damaged.
2. Safety precautions 31
DANGER!
Risk of fatal injury if high-voltage components are damaged.

Observe the following when working in the vicinity of high-volt‐
age components or wiring:
♦ It is not permitted to use cutting or forming tools, other
sharp-edged tools or heat sources such as welding, braz‐
ing, soldering, hot air or thermal bonding equipment.
♦ Before starting work, visually inspect the high-voltage
components in the areas involved.
♦ Before working in the engine compartment, visually in‐
spect the power and control electronics for electric drive -
JX1- , electric drive motor - V141- , air conditioner
compressor - V470- and high-voltage wiring.
♦ Before working on the vehicle underbody, visually inspect
the high-voltage wiring and covers.
♦ Before working on the rear section of the vehicle, visually
inspect the high-voltage wiring and the electronics box
with the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -
TW- .
♦ Visually inspect all potential equalisation lines.
Check the following when making the visual inspection:
♦ There must be no external damage on any component.
♦ The insulation of the high-voltage wiring and potential
equalisation lines must not be damaged.
♦ There must be no unusual deformation of the high-voltage
wiring.
♦ All high-voltage components must be identified by a red
warning sticker.
Risk of injury if auxiliary air conditioner is activated

On electric and hybrid vehicles, the auxiliary air conditioner can
switch itself on if it has been activated. The radiator fans can start
up automatically and trap or draw in parts of the body.
– Deactivate the auxiliary air conditioner.

De-energising high-voltage system
DANGER!
High voltage can cause fatal injury.

Danger of severe or fatal injuries from electric shock.
♦ The high-voltage system may only be de-energised by a
suitably qualified person (Audi high-voltage technician).
♦ It must be definitely confirmed that the high-voltage sys‐
tem is de-energised. The system may only be de-ener‐
gised using the vehicle diagnostic tester via “Guided Fault
Finding”.
♦ The qualified person (Audi high-voltage technician) con‐
firms that the system is de-energised and uses the locking
cap - T40262- to ensure that the system cannot be re-
energised. As an additional precaution, the ignition key
and the maintenance connector for high-voltage system -
TW- are then stored in a safe place by the qualified per‐
son.
♦ The qualified person (Audi high-voltage technician) marks
the vehicle by attaching the appropriate warning signs.
Note
♦ De-energising high-voltage system:

♦ Connect vehicle diagnostic tester.
♦ Select Guided Fault Finding mode.
♦ Using the Go to key, select the following menu items in suc‐
cession
♦ Function/component selection
♦ Body
♦ Electrical system
♦ Self-diagnosis compatible systems
♦ 8C - Hybrid battery management -J840
♦ 8C - Hybrid battery management, functions
♦ 51 - De-energise high-voltage system (Rep. gr. 93)
♦ The system must first be de-energised by an Audi high-voltage

technician before any work is done on the high-voltage system
⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-
voltage system .
♦ The types of work for which the high-voltage system has to be
de-energised are indicated in the instructions for the proce‐
dure. For further information, see ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid;
Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning instructions for work on the high-
voltage system .
Note
♦ The high-voltage system must be de-energised before begin‐

ning any work on components of hybrid vehicles that are
connected to the high-voltage system (e.g. the electrically
driven air conditioner compressor).
♦ Work on the air conditioning system of hybrid vehicles that
does not directly affect the high-voltage system (e.g. perform‐
ing pressure test on refrigerant circuit, running Guided Fault
Finding for air conditioner or control unit for air conditioning
compressor - J842- etc.) must only be carried out by electri‐
cally instructed persons ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr.
93 ; General warning instructions for work on the high-voltage
system and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ For certain work on hybrid vehicle components that are instal‐
led near high-voltage system components, the high-voltage
system must be de-energised prior to beginning work ⇒ Elec‐
trical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage
system .
Re-energising high-voltage system
DANGER!

♦ The high-voltage system may only be re-energised by a
♦ The system may only be re-energised using the vehicle
diagnostic tester via “Guided Fault Finding”.
♦ The vehicle is then made ready for operation again by the
qualified person (Audi high-voltage technician).
Note
♦ Re-energising high-voltage system:

cession
♦ Body
♦ 51 - Re-energise high-voltage system (Rep. gr. 93)

Working with ignition switched on or high-voltage system active
DANGER!
When working on a vehicle with the ignition switched on or

while the drive system is active, the engine can start unex‐
pectedly and exhaust fumes can cause a health hazard in
closed rooms. Moving parts can trap or draw in parts of the
body and/or clothing (safety hazard).
Before switching on the ignition, perform the following steps:
♦ Move selector lever to position P
♦ Activate parking brake
♦ Switch off ignition
♦ Open bonnet
♦ Connect battery charger (e.g. battery charger - VAS
5095A- ) to jump-start connections of 12 V electrical sys‐
tem
♦ Switch on ignition
Working on vehicles with a high-voltage system

♦ If work is necessary in the vicinity of high-voltage system com‐
ponents, perform a visual inspection of the high-voltage com‐
ponents and wiring to check for damage ⇒ page 31 and note
⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning
instructions for work on the high-voltage system .
♦ If work is necessary on components of the high-voltage sys‐
tem, de-energise the high-voltage system ⇒ Electrical system,
hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage system and
note ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warn‐
ing instructions for work on the high-voltage system .
♦ To minimise the number of automatic engine starts when the
vehicle's drive system is active during test and measurement
work, charge the vehicle batteries e.g. with the battery
charger 60A - VAS 5904- in battery standby mode ⇒ Electrical
system; General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging
battery and ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General
warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system .
♦ For test and measurement work that requires the vehicle's
drive system to be active (READY) or the ignition to be switch‐
ed on, move the selector lever to position “P”, activate the
parking brake and take care to keep well clear of the engine
when it is running. Set up any tools needed so that they cannot
come into contact with moving parts.
Note
♦ Also move the selector lever to position “P” and activate the
parking brake before performing test and measurement work
for which the ignition must be switched on but where the ve‐
hicle's drive system does not need to be active (READY).
♦ The status of the drive system (READY) is shown by the con‐
trol unit in dash panel insert - J285- via the “power meter” ⇒
Owner's Manual .
♦ Activating and deactivating drive system ⇒ Owner's Manual
(note display of control unit in dash panel insert - J285- ).
2.1.2 Visual inspection of high-voltage com‐

ponents and wiring for damage
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Procedure: Performing visual inspection

♦ When performing the visual inspection of the engine compart‐
ment area, pay particular attention to the power and control
electronics for electric drive, the high-voltage wiring for the
battery and the air conditioner compressor and the high-volt‐
age wiring for the electric drive motor.
♦ When performing a visual inspection of the vehicle underbody,
pay attention to the high-voltage wiring and the corresponding
covers.
♦ When performing the visual inspection at the rear of the vehi‐
cle, pay particular attention to the hybrid battery unit - AX1-
( drive battery - A2- ), the high-voltage wiring for the battery
and the electronics box with the maintenance connector for
high-voltage system.
Check the following when performing the visual inspection:
♦ There must be no external damage on any high-voltage com‐
ponents.
♦ The insulation of the high-voltage wiring must be intact and
undamaged.
♦ Check for unusual deformations of the high-voltage wiring.
♦ If you notice anything unusual or if anything is unclear, ask the
responsible Audi high-voltage technician or electrically skilled
person.
♦ For further information on the high-voltage system, refer to ⇒

Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning in‐
structions for work on the high-voltage system .
WARNING
Voltage levels in the high-voltage system of the hybrid vehicle

constitute a safety hazard. Danger of electrocution!
♦ It is very important to report any faults discovered to the
Audi high-voltage technician responsible immediately ⇒
Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning
2.2 Safety precautions when working on ve‐

hicles with start/stop system
WARNING
Risk of injury due to automatic engine start on vehicles with

start/stop system.
♦ On vehicles with activated start/stop system (indicated by
a message in the instrument cluster), the engine may start
automatically if it needs to.
♦ Therefore it is important to ensure that the start/stop sys‐
tem is deactivated when performing repairs (switch off
ignition, if required switch on ignition again).
2.3 Safety precautions when using testers

and measuring instruments during a
road test
If using testers and measuring instruments during a road test,
please note the following:
WARNING
Accidents can be caused if the driver is distracted by test

equipment, or if test equipment is not properly secured.
Injuries can also be caused if the passenger airbag is triggered
in a collision.
• The use of test equipment while driving causes distraction.
• There is an increased risk of injury if test equipment is not
secured.
♦ Testers and measuring instruments should always be se‐
cured on the rear seat with a strap and should be operated
by a second person sitting in the rear.

2.4 Safety precautions when working on the

cooling system
Note the following when working on the cooling system:
WARNING
Risk of scalding due to hot steam and hot coolant.

♦ The cooling system is pressurised. When the engine is
warm, the coolant temperature may be above 90 °C.
♦ To relieve pressure, cover coolant expansion tank cap
with a cloth and open carefully.
Caution
Risk of overheating if cap is not fitted properly.

♦ You must feel and hear cap engage when closing it.
2.5 Safety precautions when handling re‐

frigerants
The components and piping system of the air conditioner are filled
with the following refrigerant:
Note
For vehicles manufactured up to week 22/2016, the air condition‐

ing system is charged with refrigerant R134a. For vehicles man‐
ufactured from week 22/2016 onwards, the air conditioning
system is charged with refrigerant R134a or R1234yf, depending
on the version ⇒ “1.1 Type plates”, page 1 , and
⇒ “2.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit”, page 131 .
Refrigerant R134a
1.1.1.2 tetrafluoroethane (CF3-CH2F or CH2F -CF3)
This refrigerant is currently known in Germany by the trade names
R134a, H-FKW 134a, SUVA 134a and KLEA 134a (other trade
names may be used in other countries).
Refrigerant R1234yf
2,3,3,3-tetrafluoropropene (C3H2F4 or CF3CF = CH2)
This refrigerant is currently known in Germany by the trade names
R1234yf, HFO 1234yf, Opteon 1234yf etc. (other trade names
may be used in other countries).
WARNING
Refrigerant R1234yf is a gas which is flammable in a particular

concentration in the air (flammability limits of 6.2% and 12.3%
by volume of air).
♦ Static electricity, sparks from tools (e.g. against a hard
surface), hot surfaces and open flame can cause the mix‐
ture of refrigerant R1234yf and air to ignite.
♦ Risk of explosion if refrigerant gas mixes with air in the
vicinity of an ignition source.
♦ Keep ignition sources of any kind away from pressurised
containers and equipment associated with refrigerant
R1234yf.
♦ Ensure good ventilation when handling refrigerant and
working on the refrigerant circuit (exchange of air at least
once per hour in workshops and 3 times per hour in low-
level areas (e.g. inspection pits).
Both types of refrigerant

In Germany, observe the following safety measures for this re‐
frigerant (additional regulations may apply in other countries).
Caution
Refrigerant is a potential health hazard!

♦ Before performing repair work on an open refrigerant cir‐
cuit, discharge the refrigerant circuit ⇒ Air conditioner with
refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air
conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit;
Working with the air conditioner service station), or ⇒ Air
conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service sta‐
tion .
♦ Always perform work on the refrigerant circuit in well ven‐
tilated areas. Make sure that there are no inspection pits,
open shafts or cellar entrances within a radius of 5 metres.

WARNING
Danger of asphyxiation, frostbite and poisoning from escaping

refrigerant.
♦ Switch on the exhaust gas extraction system.
♦ Escaping refrigerant is colourless, odourless and heavier
than air (it displaces oxygen). Should refrigerant gas es‐
cape, this can result in an imperceptible danger of as‐
phyxiation in poorly ventilated areas and inspection pits.
Risk of dry coughing and nausea caused by toxic chemical
decomposition products of refrigerant gas.
♦ Smoking, welding, soldering and brazing are not permitted
in areas exposed to refrigerant. The high temperature of
a naked flame or hot objects causes decomposition of re‐
frigerant gas. The resultant decomposition products are
toxic.
Risk of eye injuries!
♦ Keep an eye-bath to hand.
♦ Should liquid refrigerant come into contact with your eyes,
rinse them thoroughly with water for about 15 minutes.
♦ Then apply eye drops and consult a doctor immediately,
even if your eyes do not hurt.
♦ Always inform the doctor of the type of refrigerant in‐
volved.
Intensive exposure to refrigerant would cause frostbite on un‐
protected parts of the body. All contact with liquid refrigerant
or refrigerant vapours should be avoided.
♦ Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
♦ Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
♦ Should liquid refrigerant come into contact with other parts
of the body, rinse these thoroughly with cold water for
about 15 minutes.
WARNING
Danger from escaping pressurised refrigerant.

Danger of frostbite on skin and other parts of the body.
• Extract the refrigerant and then immediately open up the
• Extract the refrigerant again if more than 10 minutes have
passed since the initial extraction and the refrigerant cir‐
cuit has not been opened up. Renewed evaporation leads
to the build-up of pressure in the refrigerant circuit.
3 Repair instructions
⇒ “3.1 Rules for cleanliness”, page 42
⇒ “3.2 General notes”, page 42
⇒ “3.3 General repair instructions”, page 43
⇒ “3.4 Contact corrosion”, page 44
⇒ “3.5 Routing and attaching pipes and wiring”, page 44
⇒ “3.6 Installing radiators and condensers”, page 44
⇒ “3.7 Checking cooling output”, page 45
⇒ “3.8 Working on refrigerant circuit”, page 86
⇒ “3.9 Discharging refrigerant circuit”, page 86
⇒ “3.10 Notes on general repairs”, page 88
⇒ “3.11 Paintwork repairs on vehicles with air conditioning sys‐
tem”, page 97
⇒ “3.12 Refrigerant circuit seals”, page 97
3.1 Rules for cleanliness

Even small quantities of dirt can lead to defects. Therefore it is
important to observe the following rules for cleanliness when
working on the air conditioner:
♦ Immediately seal off open lines and connections with clean
plugs, e.g. from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .
♦ Place removed parts on a clean surface and cover them. Use
only lint-free cloths.
♦ Carefully cover or seal open components if repairs cannot be
carried out immediately.
♦ Only install clean components; replacement parts should only
be unpacked immediately prior to installation. Do not use parts
that have been stored without their packaging (e.g. in toolbox‐
es).
♦ Do not work with compressed air when the system is open.
♦ Protect unplugged electrical connectors against dirt and mois‐
ture and make sure connections are dry when attaching.
3.2 General notes

♦ For the applicable current flow diagrams, refer to ⇒ Current
♦ A label in the engine compartment indicates the capacity and
the refrigerant used ⇒ page 1 .
♦ For further information on performing repair work on vehicles
with air conditioning systems and on handling refrigerant, refer
to ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ;
General information on air conditioning systems , and ⇒ Air
Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair instructions; Refrigerant and refrigerant
oil .

3.3 General repair instructions
WARNING
Remove the appropriate fuse(s) before working on electrical

wiring.
Note
Disconnect battery before starting electric welding work on vehi‐

cle ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Disconnecting and
connecting battery .
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit may only be discharged and

opened:
♦ If this is required by the safety precautions ( ⇒ page 39 ).
♦ If this is necessary for the removal of other components.
♦ If components of the air conditioner refrigerant circuit have to
be removed or renewed.
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must remain closed during
all other normal vehicle repair steps.
Note
The connections for the senders/switches described in this Work‐

shop Manual are fitted with a valve which closes automatically
when the switches are unscrewed. These switches may therefore
be renewed in any VW/Audi workshop without discharging the
If it is necessary for certain repair measures of the heater and air

conditioner to discharge and open the air conditioner refrigerant
circuit, the steps involved are described in the corresponding work
procedure. Specific tools are required for discharging the refrig‐
erant circuit; such work may only be performed by appropriately
qualified personnel ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service sta‐
tion), and ⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General
information; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service
station .
Note
It is not permissible to perform servicing work on the air condi‐

tioner refrigerant circuit which involves discharging and opening
the refrigerant circuit without the necessary tools and expertise.
The vehicle may have to be taken to a workshop which is equip‐
ped with the necessary tools and at which the work can be
performed by appropriately qualified personnel. There the refrig‐
erant circuit can be discharged and opened in the specified
manner ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ;
General information on air conditioning systems , or ⇒ Air con‐
ditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr.
00 ; Laws and regulations .
3. Repair instructions 43
3.4 Contact corrosion

Contact corrosion can occur if unsuitable connecting elements
(bolts, nuts, washers), rivets, plugs, grommets, adhesives, etc.
are used.
For this reason, the manufacturer only fits connecting elements
with a special coating. In addition, rubber components, plastic
components and adhesives are made of non-conductive materi‐
als. These tested, aluminium-compatible components are also
available as replacement parts ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Please note:
♦ If you have any doubts about whether certain parts can be re-
used, always use new components.
♦ We recommend the use of genuine replacement parts only as
these have been checked and are compatible with aluminium
⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ We recommend using Audi Accessories ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
♦ Damage caused by contact corrosion is not covered by the
warranty.
3.5 Routing and attaching pipes and wiring

♦ To avoid interchanging components and to make sure the
components are re-installed in the original positions, mark e.g.
fuel lines, hydraulic fluid lines, vacuum lines, activated char‐
coal filter system lines and electrical wiring before removing
them. Make sketches or take photographs if necessary.
♦ To avoid damaging pipes, hoses and wiring, ensure sufficient
clearance from all moving or hot components in engine com‐
partment (limited space in engine compartment).
♦ After attaching, check routing of refrigerant lines. They must
be inserted in brackets provided and should not make contact
with other components.
3.6 Installing radiators and condensers

♦ Even if fitted correctly, there may be slight pressure marks on
the radiator and condenser fins. This does not mean that the
components are damaged. If the fins are only very slightly dis‐
torted, this does not justify renewal of the radiator or the
condenser.
♦ If the condenser and radiator are no longer parallel as a result
of slight deformation at the securing lugs on the sides of the
condenser (e.g. following an accident), this can be corrected
by bending the lugs back into position, provided that the con‐
denser is still functioning properly and that there is no leakage.
If the lugs are slightly deformed, the condenser does not have
to be renewed.
♦ Slight bending of the condenser (up to 4 mm) is not a problem
as long as there is enough of a gap (at least 4 mm) between
the condenser and the radiator, the condenser is still function‐
ing properly and there is no leakage. If there are slight defor‐
mations, the condenser does not have to be renewed.

3.7 Checking cooling output

⇒ “3.7.1 Notes on checking cooling output - vehicles without high-
voltage system”, page 45
⇒ “3.7.2 Requirements for checking cooling output of air condi‐
tioner”, page 46
⇒ “3.7.3 Checking - vehicles without high-voltage system”,
page 50
⇒ “3.7.4 Fault finding if readout does not match specification (re‐
quired air conditioner cooling output is not attained) - vehicles
without high-voltage system”, page 55
⇒ “3.7.5 Fault finding if ice forms at evaporator - vehicles without
high-voltage system”, page 57
⇒ “3.7.6 Fault finding if air conditioner cooling output is OK at front,
but required values are not attained at rear - basic version”, page
59
⇒ “3.7.7 Fault finding if air conditioner cooling output is OK at front,
but required values are not attained at rear - deluxe version”, page
60
⇒ “3.7.8 Notes on checking cooling output - vehicles with high-
⇒ “3.7.9 Requirements for checking cooling output of air condi‐
tioner - vehicles with high-voltage system”, page 66
⇒ “3.7.10 Checking - vehicles with high-voltage system”,
page 69
⇒ “3.7.11 Fault finding if readout does not match specification
(required cooling output is not attained) - vehicles with high-volt‐
age system”, page 78
⇒ “3.7.12 Fault finding if ice forms at evaporator - vehicles with
3.7.1 Notes on checking cooling output - ve‐

hicles without high-voltage system
Note
♦ A start/stop system is available as an optional extra for this

vehicle in combination with certain engines. Depending on the
setting on the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ,
and if applicable also on rear Climatronic operating unit -
E265- ) the stop function may be prevented by these units. For
example, the stop function is not possible, or the stop function
is interrupted and the engine is switched on as soon as the
“defrost” mode is selected on -J255- . This also applies if the
difference between the set specified temperature and the
measured actual temperature exceeds a certain value in heat‐
ing and cooling mode ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
♦ On this vehicle, the coolant circulation pump - V50- / circulation
pump - V55- is activated not only when the “stop function” is
active, but also when the engine is running e.g. with the tem‐
perature setting “warm” selected on the operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) (“HI” displayed on -J255- and
Multi Media Interface). On this vehicle, the coolant circulation
pump - V50- / circulation pump - V55- (if fitted, depending on
equipment and engine) is also activated to assist the engine
coolant pump ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ Vehicles with an “auxiliary heater” are currently not fitted with

a coolant circulation pump - V50- (or a coolant shut-off valve
- N82- ). On vehicles with no -V50- or -N82- , this function is
performed by the auxiliary heater components ( heater coolant
shut-off valve - N279- and circulation pump - V55- ) ⇒ Auxili‐
ary/supplementary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ; Coolant circuit with
auxiliary/supplementary heater; Connection diagram - coolant
hoses .
♦ Vehicles with no “auxiliary heater” are not always fitted with a
coolant circulation pump - V50- and a coolant shut-off valve -
N82- (depending on equipment and engine).
♦ On vehicles with a “basic” air conditioner, the temperature of
the air flowing out of the air conditioning unit to the vent in the
rear centre console is regulated by the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ) so that a moderate air temperature
is set. For this purpose the specified temperature for the air
from the vents in the rear centre console is calculated at -J255-
based on the setting for the left and right sides. However, if the
setting on -J255- is such that the temperature is no longer
regulated (e.g. maximum heating or maximum cooling), the
temperature of the air from the vent in the rear centre console
is no longer regulated. If, for example, the settings on -J255-
are maximum heating for one side and maximum cooling for
the other, the air for the vent in the rear centre console is heat‐
ed to the maximum level.
♦ On vehicles with a “deluxe” air conditioner, the temperature of
the air flowing out of the air conditioning unit to the rear vents
is regulated by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) according to the setting on the rear Climatronic oper‐
ating unit - E265- . The relevant data are exchanged between
-J255- and -E265- via the data bus ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
3.7.2 Requirements for checking cooling out‐

put of air conditioner
Only for vehicles with mechanically driven air conditioner com‐
pressor; not for vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehi‐
cles)
♦ Ambient temperature above 15 °C
♦ Radiator and condenser clean (clean if necessary)
♦ Poly V-belt for compressor drive OK and correctly tensioned,
pulley actually driving air conditioner compressor (vehicles
with 4-cyl. or 6-cyl. engine) ⇒ page 252 .
♦ Air conditioner compressor drive unit correctly installed, air
conditioner compressor actually being driven (vehicles with 8-
cyl. FSI/TFSI engine) ⇒ page 252 .
♦ All air ducts, covers and seals OK and properly installed
♦ Air flow through dust and pollen filter not impeded by dirt
⇒ page 472
♦ Air intake of air conditioning unit (in fresh air and air recircu‐
lation mode) not impeded by dirt or retrofitted components.

♦ Vehicles with “deluxe” version of the air conditioner: air duct

for glove box cooling fitted as specified ⇒ page 497 (connec‐
tion for glove box cooling is sealed off on “basic” version of air
conditioner).
♦ Vehicle not exposed to direct sunlight
♦ Engine warm (coolant temperature above 80 °C)
♦ Event memory of operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- , and if applicable of rear Climatronic operating unit -
E265- ) interrogated and erased, basic setting performed and
coding of -J255- (and -E265- ) checked ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ Adaption of -J255- (and if applicable -E265- ) checked ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Vehicles with “basic” version air conditioner: following air con‐
ditioner settings made in MMI (Multi Media Interface) by way
of “A/C” function in “Car” / “Car systems” menu (if possible):
Air flow “A/C mode medium”.
♦ Vehicles with “deluxe” version air conditioner: following air
conditioner settings made in MMI (Multi Media Interface) via
“A/C” function in “Car” / “Car systems” menu (if possible): Auto
recirculation “Off”, Air flow “A/C mode medium” and footwell
temperature “medium” (upward-pointing arrow).
Note
♦ The functions for setting the air conditioner in the MMI (Multi
Media Interface) (“A/C” function in “Car” / “Car systems” menu)
vary depending on the version of the air conditioner, the pro‐
duction period and the vehicle model (some functions are not
provided on all models) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ For example, on USA models with a “basic” version air condi‐
tioner, there is currently no provision for making settings by
way of the MMI ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ All dash panel vents and vents in rear centre console and B-
pillar (“deluxe” version) open.
♦ On the “deluxe” version, vent for glove box cooling (in glove
box) closed.
♦ Air outlet from rear footwell vents (beneath front seats) not
obstructed by floor mats or other objects (check).
♦ Bonnet closed.
♦ Engine running
Following settings made on operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ), “basic” version:
♦ “Auto” mode – lamp in AUTO button -1- on
♦ Temperature setting “cold” – both rotary controls -2, 5- on
“cold” stop
♦ Air conditioner compressor on – lamp in AC button -6- on
♦ Rotary control -4- for fresh air blower set to “maximum speed”
If fitted, potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538-

-item 1- set to “cold”
Note
The potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538- is only

fitted in the rear centre console of a certain country-specific ver‐
sion on vehicles with an air conditioner of “basic” type.

unit - J255- ), “deluxe” version:
♦ “Auto” mode – lamps in both AUTO buttons -2, 4- on
♦ Temperature setting “cold” via rotary controls -1, 5- – display
“LO” for driver and front passenger side in display -3- of -J255-
and in display of Multi Media Interface
♦ Air conditioner compressor on – lamp in AC button -9- of -J255-
is on.
♦ Setting for fresh air blower -7- “maximum speed” – display on
-J255- and Multi Media Interface display at speed setting “10”
or higher

If fitted, following settings made on rear Climatronic operating unit

- E265- :
“LO” for left and right side in display -1-
♦ Setting for fresh air blower -5- “maximum speed” – display
speed “5” or higher
Note
♦ Manual alteration of the fresh air blower speed causes the

lamps in the AUTO buttons to go out.
♦ The maximum possible fresh air blower speed depends on
several factors (electrical system voltage etc.).
Functions with engine running:

– Radiator fan(s) ( radiator fan - V7- and radiator fan 2 - V177- )
running (activation and speed governed by pressure in refrig‐
erant circuit and engine temperature)
Note
♦ Depending on the version of the operating unit ( Climatronic

control unit - J255- ), the radiator fan(s) ( radiator fan - V7- and
radiator fan 2 - V177- ) is/are only activated when a certain
pressure is exceeded in the refrigerant circuit (currently a
pressure of approx. 9 bar upwards). Activation of the radiator
fan(s) is displayed in the “Read measured values” function
♦ Depending on the engine control unit, the specified and actual
speeds of radiator fans -V7- and -V177- may differ ⇒ Vehicle
– The fresh air blower runs at maximum speed.
Note
The maximum possible fresh air blower speed depends on sev‐

eral factors (electrical system voltage etc.).
– Air conditioner switches to air recirculation mode (approx.

1 minute after engine is started, air flow / fresh air flap is closed
and air recirculation flap is opened; air is drawn in from pas‐
senger compartment by fresh air blower underneath dash
panel / behind glove box).
Note
If any of these requirements is not satisfied, interrogate the event

memory, perform final control diagnosis and read out the corre‐
sponding measured values ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
3.7.3 Checking - vehicles without high-voltage

system
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester with “Guided Fault Finding” function
and corresponding connecting wires ⇒ Workshop equipment
♦ Commercially available thermometer (for measuring temper‐
ature; if applicable use thermometer with 2 probes for simul‐
taneous measurement of temperature e.g. on right and left)
Not on vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles)
♦ Requirements for checking cooling output met ⇒ page 46
– Measure ambient temperature (it must be over 15 °C).
– Close doors, bonnet, windows, sun roof and rear lid.
– Open all dash panel vents and vent in rear centre console.
– On vehicles with “deluxe” air conditioner, open vents in B-pil‐
lars.
– Start engine.
– Switch off air conditioner compressor (“Econ” mode set on op‐
erating unit, Climatronic control unit - J255- , lamp in AC button
not on).
– Start air conditioner Guided Fault Finding (on operating unit,
Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
– Select and read out measured values for activation of air con‐
ditioner compressor and pressure in refrigerant circuit in
“Read measured values” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
Various measured values can be selected for the following test

and displayed in a table ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
For checking the cooling output it is recommended to call up the

following measured values of -J255- :
♦ Measured values for following temperature sensors: left vent
temperature sender - G150- , right vent temperature sender -
G151- , left footwell vent temperature sensor - G261- , right
footwell vent temperature sensor - G262- , evaporator output
temperature sender - G263- )
♦ Activation of following components: fresh air blower - V2- , ra‐
diator fan - V7- , radiator fan 2 - V177-
♦ Activation of following components (if fitted, depending on
equipment and type of engine): coolant circulation pump -
V50- / circulation pump - V55- , coolant shut-off valve - N82- /
heater coolant shut-off valve - N279-
♦ Activation of air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- (compressor shut-off criteria and actual compressor
current)
♦ Coolant temperature and ambient temperature
♦ Measured value of refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- / -
G65- ).

Note
Different designation (depending on vehicle). On the A6 e-tron,

this sender is referred to as the high-pressure sender - G65- . On
this vehicle, it exchanges data with the thermal management con‐
trol unit - J1024- . On all vehicles except the Audi A6 e-tron, this
sender is referred to as the refrigerant pressure and temperature
sender - G395- . On these vehicles, it exchanges data with the
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Current flow
Checking
♦ Air conditioner compressor switched off, current of 0 A (amps)
for activation of -N280- displayed
♦ Pressure in refrigerant circuit is identical to or above value in
table below (depending on ambient temperature).
Ambient temperature in ° Pressure displayed (in bar)
C
15 3.0
20 4.0
25 5.0
30 6.0
35 7.0
Note
♦ On the absolute pressure scale, 0 bar corresponds to an ab‐

solute vacuum. Normal ambient pressure thus corresponds to
approx. 1 bar absolute and 0 bar gauge pressure. On the
scales of most pressure gauges, 0 bar gauge pressure corre‐
sponds to an absolute pressure of 1 bar (can be seen from -1
mark below 0).
♦ Depending on the version of -J255- , the measured values may
only be displayed as whole numbers. The display fluctuates
between two values if the measured pressure is between the
two.
♦ The pressure in the refrigerant circuit depends on the ambient
temperature. Due to the radiation of heat by components (e.g.
radiator), the pressure displayed when the engine is warm is
slightly higher than that given for the corresponding ambient
temperature.
♦ If the pressure displayed is lower than that given in the table:
Check the signal of the refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- /
-G65- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”). If
no fault is found at the refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- /
-G65- ), there is not enough refrigerant in the circuit. The ve‐
hicle must be taken to a workshop which is equipped with the
necessary tools and at which the work can be performed by
appropriately qualified personnel ⇒ Air conditioner with re‐
frigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Working with
the air conditioner service station), or ⇒ Air conditioner with
refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and
regulations .
If pressure in refrigerant circuit is OK:

– Switch on air conditioner compressor by selecting “Auto”
mode on operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- and
also on -E265- if fitted); lamps in AUTO button(s) and AC button

will light up.
Note
When you press the SYNC button on -J255- (“deluxe” version on‐
ly), the settings for the driver side are also applied for the front
passenger side and for -E265- .
– Set air conditioner to “cold” temperature setting (for driver and

passenger side) using rotary control on -J255- .
– On vehicles with rear Climatronic operating and display unit -
E265- , also set rear temperature to “cold” (for left and right
side).
– By way of the rotary controls on -J255- , set the air delivery to
“dash panel vents” (for driver and front passenger side).
– On vehicles with -E265- , set the air delivery by way of the
rotary controls on -E265- to the vents in the rear centre con‐
sole.
Note
♦ The indicator lamp in the AUTO button goes out when the air
flow direction and/or the fresh air blower speed is/are altered
manually.
– In the “Read measured values” function, read out the actual

current with which the air conditioner compressor regulating
valve - N280- is activated (an actual current above 0.3 A is
displayed, air conditioner compressor is switched on) ⇒ Vehi‐
cle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
Note
♦ The specified current for activating the air conditioner com‐

pressor regulating valve -N280- is calculated by -J255- . The
request is transmitted via the data bus to the onboard supply
control unit - J519- ; -J519- activates -N280- and provides
feedback on the actual current ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
♦ If no or insufficient current is displayed as measured value,
check activation of -N280- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
♦ -N280- is activated by -J255- via -J519- . Activation of -N280-
is also displayed as measured value in -J519- ⇒ Vehicle
♦ The actual current flowing via -N280- is measured by -J519-
and transmitted via the data bus to -J255- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
– In the “Read measured values” function, read out the pressure

in the refrigerant circuit measured by the refrigerant pressure
sender ( -G395- / -G65- ). The pressure displayed increases
to above the value with the air conditioner compressor switch‐
ed off ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

Note
♦ Different designation (depending on vehicle). On the A6 e-

tron, this sender is referred to as the high-pressure sender -
G65- . On this vehicle, it exchanges data with the thermal
management control unit - J1024- . On all vehicles except the
Audi A6 e-tron, this sender is referred to as the refrigerant
pressure and temperature sender - G395- . On these vehicles,
it exchanges data with the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
♦ If the pressure displayed as the measured value does not
change and activation of the air conditioner compressor is OK
(⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode),
check again whether the air conditioner compressor is actually
being driven and the air conditioner compressor regulating
valve - N280- is being activated. There is a fault in the refrig‐
erant circuit if the air conditioner compressor is being driven
and -N280- is being activated. The vehicle must be taken to a
workshop equipped with the necessary tools where this work
can be performed by appropriately qualified personnel ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant
circuit , and ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - Gen‐
eral notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and regulations (compressor
control may not be OK). Inform the workshop of the problem
detected.
♦ -N280- is activated by -J255- (via -J519- ) so that the temper‐
ature of the air downstream of the evaporator reaches the
specified value (approx. 2 to 5 °C).
♦ After starting the vehicle, a value above 0.55 A is displayed for
the activation of -N280- depending on the measured temper‐
ature, engine speed and electrical system voltage. As soon as
the temperature measured by the evaporator output temper‐
ature sender - G263- approaches the specified value, activa‐
tion is cancelled and the compressor output thus reduced.
♦ Under certain operating conditions, residual moisture in the
refrigerant circuit may lead to the formation of ice at -N280-
(and at the expansion valve). Such ice formation impedes the
control of the air conditioner compressor. The evaporator is
cooled down too much and ices up. An iced-up evaporator
may cause various problems ⇒ page 57 .
– Press air recirculation mode button on operating unit ( Clima‐

tronic control unit - J255- ): symbol for “air recirculation mode”
in air recirculation button lights up.
– Set engine speed to 2000 rpm (start of time measurement).
– In “Read measured values” function, read out measured value
of evaporator output temperature sender - G263- ⇒ Vehicle
– Use thermometer to measure temperature of air from vent in
rear centre console.
– Compare measured value displayed (for -G263- ) to values in

graph.
A - Air temperature measured by -G263- (downstream of evapo‐
rator in front air conditioning unit)
B - Ambient temperature
C - Permissible tolerance range
♦ Depending on the ambient temperature, the measured air
temperature downstream of the evaporator (measured value
of -G263- ) should be within the stated tolerance range -C-
after 5 minutes.
♦ The measured temperatures from the vents of the rear centre
console correspond to the temperature measured by -G263- .
Permissible deviation from measured value of -G263- at front
max. + 9 °C (however not below +1 °C).
Note
♦ If the required values at the front are not attained, check the
measured value of -G263- . To do so, compare the measured
value displayed for -G263- to the measured values of the left
vent temperature sender - G150- and the right vent tempera‐
ture sender - G151- .
♦ If the measured value for -G263- differs only slightly from the
measured value for -G150- / -G151- : Perform fault finding if
readout does not match specification ⇒ page 55 .
♦ If the measured value for -G263- is greater than the measured
value for -G150- and/or -G151- , check for proper installation
of -G263- ⇒ page 623 and perform the electrical check for this
sender ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ If the measured temperatures from the rear centre console
vents are more than 1 °C lower than the measured value for -
G263- , check the temperature sensors used for measurement
(the design of the air conditioner is such that the temperature
at the rear cannot be lower than at the front).
♦ One way to check whether the air conditioner is working is by
feeling the refrigerant lines: the “low-pressure side” refrigerant
line (thick line between internal heat exchanger and air con‐
ditioner compressor) cools down and the “high-pressure side”
refrigerant line (thin line between condenser and internal heat
exchanger) becomes warm ⇒ page 131 .
If the measured value for the evaporator output temperature

sender - G263- (and thus the cooling output of the air conditioner)
and the measured temperature of the air from the rear centre
console vents are OK and there are no problems, the cooling
output test is completed.
♦ If the measured value of -G263- (and thus the cooling output
of the air conditioner) is not OK, perform fault finding measures
if the readout does not match the specification (the required
cooling output is not attained) ⇒ page 55 .
of the air conditioner) is OK and there is a problem with ex‐
cessively high or differing output temperatures, check the
activation of the temperature flaps in the air conditioning unit
⇒ page 429 .


of the air conditioner) is OK and there are problems with a lack
of cooling output from the rear vents (excessively high or dif‐
fering air outflow temperatures from the rear vents), check
actuation of the temperature flaps in the rear vent air duct:
“basic” version ⇒ page 59 , “deluxe” version ⇒ page 60 and
3.7.4 Fault finding if readout does not match

specification (required air conditioner
cooling output is not attained) - vehicles
without high-voltage system
– Select display with measured values for activation of air conditioner compressor and pressure in refrigerant
circuit in “Read measured values” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– Repeat cooling output test ⇒ page 50 .
– Observe displays for compressor activation during cooling output test.
– Air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- deactivated during cooling output test (actual control
current drops below 0.35 A)?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
Continued ⇒ page 55 . • Is there an increase in pressure in refrigerant circuit during cooling output test?
Activation of air condi‐
tioner compressor is
switched off.
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
Continued – Check again whether compressor shaft is actually being
⇒ page 56 . In‐ driven and -N280- activated.
crease in pressure in
refrigerant circuit – If the air conditioner compressor is being driven and -
N280- activated, the vehicle is to be taken to a workshop
equipped with the necessary tools where the work can be
performed by appropriately qualified personnel ⇒ Air con‐
ditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant
circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf -
General notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and regulations .
– Inform the workshop of the problem detected.
Continuation of check: “Activation of air conditioner compressor

is deactivated”
– -N280- deactivated during cooling output test by operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )/by on‐
board supply control unit - J519- (actual current drops below 0.35 A), and compressor shut-off criterion
displayed as measured value by operating unit -J255- ?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Read out event memory and rel‐ – -N280- deactivated during cooling output test by -J519- (actual cur‐
evant measured values of - rent drops below 0.35 A) and air conditioner compressor shut-off
J255- and -J519- and eliminate criterion not displayed as measured value?
cause of deactivation ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault – Read out event memory of -J519- , eliminate fault displayed and
Finding”). erase event memory ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
– Repeat cooling output test – In “Read measured values” function of Guided Fault Finding routine
⇒ page 50 . for - J255- and -J519- , read out displays indicating measured values
for activation of -N280- .
– Check activation of -N280- by -J519- and eliminate cause of deacti‐

vation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
Continuation of check: “Increase in pressure in refrigerant circuit”

– Open bonnet.
– Read out pressure in refrigerant circuit and activation of radiator fans from measured values of -J255-
• Radiator fan(s) ( radiator fan - V7- and radiator fan 2 - V177- ) running according to activation during
cooling output test? Speed is governed by coolant temperature and pressure in refrigerant circuit (de‐
termined by engine control unit). Or: Radiator fans switched in as soon as pressure in refrigerant circuit
exceeds approx. 9 bar? (Depending on engine control unit, specified and actual values for activation of
radiator fans -V7- and -V177- may differ.)
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Read out measured values with display for – Check activation of radiator fan(s), e.g. in “Final con‐
“pressure in refrigerant circuit” and “activation of trol diagnosis” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
radiator fans” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐ (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– Service activation system for radiator fan(s).
• Radiator fan(s) running at higher speed as pres‐
sure in refrigerant circuit increases in line with – Repeat cooling output test ⇒ page 50 .
request from -J255- (difference between speci‐
fied and actual values is permissible)?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– The vehicle must be tak‐ – Check activation of radiator fans, e.g. in “Final control diagnosis” function
en to a workshop equip‐ ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
ped with the necessary
tools where this work • Activation of radiator fans is requested by -J255- ; however, other control
can be performed by ap‐ units implement activation. Therefore actual value for activation of radiator
propriately qualified per‐ fans may differ from required specification ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
sonnel ⇒ Air conditioner ded Fault Finding”).
with refrigerant R134a;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant – Service activation system for radiator fan(s).
circuit , or ⇒ Air condi‐
tioner with refrigerant – Repeat cooling output test ⇒ page 50 .
R1234yf - General
notes; Rep. gr. 00 ;
Laws and regulations .
– Inform this workshop of

the problem detected.

Note
♦ The pressure in the refrigerant circuit depends on various in‐

fluencing factors. In general, however, the pressure should not
exceed 20 bar at an ambient temperature of 20 to 25 °C. Under
extreme usage conditions (e.g. in hot countries with high am‐
bient temperatures, stop-and-go traffic, or high relative hu‐
midity), the extremely high cooling output involved may also
result in pressures of up to 31 bar.
♦ At ambient temperatures below 25 °C, the pressure in the re‐
frigerant circuit does not usually rise above 16 bar (radiator fan
(s) running and cooling condenser).
♦ The measured value of the refrigerant pressure sender ( -
G395- / -G65- ) is used by the operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- or thermal management control unit -
J1024- ) to calculate the pressure in the refrigerant circuit,
which it then displays ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
♦ At absolute pressures below approx. 1.8 bar or above approx.
32 bar, -J255- ( -J1024- ) does not switch on the air conditioner
compressor (the air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- is not activated on mechanically driven air conditioner
compressors). The air conditioner compressor is only re-acti‐
vated once the absolute pressure has risen above 1.8 bar or
dropped below 16 bar.
♦ Further information on the pressure in the refrigerant circuit
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
♦ To prevent the air conditioner compressor from being switched
off abruptly if the pressure in the refrigerant circuit or the cool‐
ant temperature is too high, its output is limited by -J255- (by
-J1024- ) as soon as the pressure in the refrigerant circuit ex‐
ceeds approx. 30 bar absolute (full compressor output is not
restored again until pressure has dropped below 27 bar), or
the temperature of the coolant exceeds 115 °C (compressor
is switched off completely when coolant reaches 118 °C).
3.7.5 Fault finding if ice forms at evaporator -

vehicles without high-voltage system
♦ The air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- is ac‐
tivated by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
via the onboard supply control unit - J519- in such a way that
the temperature of the air downstream of the evaporator in the
front air conditioning unit reaches the specified value (approx.
2 to 5 °C).
♦ After starting the vehicle, a value above 0.55 A is displayed as
the relevant measured value for -J255- depending on the
measured temperature, the engine speed and the voltage of
the vehicle’s electrical system ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”). As soon as the temperature meas‐
ured by the evaporator output temperature sender - G263-
approaches the specified value, activation is cancelled and the
compressor output thus reduced.
Under certain operating conditions, residual moisture in the re‐

frigerant circuit may lead to the formation of ice at -N280- (and/or
at the expansion valve). Such ice formation impedes the control
of the air conditioner compressor. The evaporator is cooled down
too much and ices up. An iced-up evaporator may cause the fol‐
lowing problems:
– The air conditioner fails repeatedly or sporadically (no cooling/
heating output) after long journeys; after the ignition is switch‐
ed off and waiting a short while, the air conditioner functions
properly again.
– The windscreen, rear window and/or door windows mist up on
the inside after long journeys; the windscreen, rear window
and/or door windows are initially not de-misted even after
pressing the “defrost” button of the operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ); After switching off the ignition and waiting
a short while, the air conditioner functions properly again.
Checking:
– Check measured value of evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- in “Read measured values” function ⇒ Vehicle
– If the measured value of -G263- is too high under the operating
conditions described by the customer (above e.g. 10 °C de‐
pending on ambient temperature despite the air conditioner
functioning properly), check -G263- and compare the meas‐
ured values of -G263- to those of the vent temperature sender
-G150- / -G151- (an incorrect measured value may cause the
evaporator to ice up) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
– If the measured value for -G263- is too low under the usage
conditions described by the customer (at ambient temperature
above 0 °C, colder than 0 °C for lengthy period): The vehicle
must be taken to a workshop which is equipped with the nec‐
essary tools and at which the work can be performed by
the air conditioner service station), or ⇒ Air conditioner with
refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and
regulations . Inform the workshop of the problem detected.
– Check the “low-pressure side” refrigerant line (thick line be‐
tween connection at internal heat exchanger and air condi‐
tioner compressor) with the engine running ⇒ page 131 . If
this line is severely iced up when the problem occurs (thin layer
of ice is permissible), this also indicates that evaporator tem‐
perature is too low. The vehicle must be taken to a workshop
equipped with the necessary tools where this work can be
performed by appropriately qualified personnel ⇒ Air condi‐
tioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit ,
or ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and regulations (compressor control may
not be OK). Inform the workshop of the problem detected.
Checking evaporator if icing-up is suspected:
– Open vents in dash panel and in rear centre console.
– On vehicles with “deluxe” air conditioner, open vents in B-pil‐
lars.
– Start engine.
mode on operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- );
lamps in AUTO button(s) and AC button light up.

– Set lowest possible speed for fresh air blower - V2- on -J255-
(lowest possible cooling output of air conditioning unit).
– Set rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- to “cold” tempera‐
ture setting (for left and right sides if applicable).
– If fitted, the potentiometer for rear temperature selection -
G538- is set to “cold”.
– Using rotary controls on -E265- (if fitted), set direction of air‐
flow on -E265- to vents in rear centre console.
– Set a medium speed for fresh air blower on -E265- .
– Set engine speed to 2000 rpm.
– If measured value of evaporator output temperature sender -
G263- is too low (below 0 °C for lengthy period at ambient
temperature above 0 °C): The vehicle must be taken to a
workshop equipped with the necessary tools where this work
can be performed by appropriately qualified personnel ⇒ Air
circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General
notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and regulations . Inform the work‐
shop of the problem detected.
If expansion valve is iced up:
heating output) after long journeys; after the ignition is switch‐
ed off and waiting a short while, the air conditioner functions
properly again.
– The vehicle must be taken to a workshop equipped with the
necessary tools where this work can be performed by appro‐
priately qualified personnel ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit or ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws
and regulations .
– Inform this workshop of the problem detected.
3.7.6 Fault finding if air conditioner cooling

output is OK at front, but required values
are not attained at rear - “basic” version
Note
♦ To check the rear cooling output, measure the temperature of

the air from the vents in the rear centre console using a ther‐
mometer.
♦ The “basic” version air conditioner is currently not available for
vehicles with high-voltage system.
Condition(s) for this test:

♦ Cooling output of air conditioner checked and OK
⇒ page 50 .
– Air outlet from rear footwell vents (beneath front seats) not
– In “Read measured values” function of -J255- , select display
group with measured values for evaporator output tempera‐
ture sender - G263- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).

– Measure temperature of air from vent in rear centre console
(left and right) using a thermometer; measured values corre‐
spond to temperatures previously measured by evaporator
output temperature sender - G263- ; permissible deviation 9 °
C ⇒ page 50 .
Note
As the air cooled by the air conditioning unit has to flow through
the air duct under the centre console to the rear, it may take a
while before the air at the rear vent attains the required values.
• Thermometer does not measure any temperature below or more than 9 °C higher than the measured
value of -G263- .
↓ no
yes ↓
↓
• Rear cooling output OK (end of test). • Temperatures at one or all measurement point(s) too high
(or too low)?
– If there are problems with a lack of heating
output, refer to ⇒ page 429 . – Check temperature sensor with incorrect measured value
– If there are problems with differing air tem‐
peratures from rear vents (check temper‐ – Check activation and operation of control motors at air con‐
ature sensors and control motors of air ditioning unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
conditioner) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester Finding”).
– Check operation of potentiometer for rear temperature se‐
lection - G538- (if fitted) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
3.7.7 Fault finding if air conditioner cooling

output is OK at front, but required values
are not attained at rear - “deluxe” version
Applies to vehicles with mechanical and electrically driven air
conditioner compressor.
Note
♦ This test is the same for vehicles with mechanical and electri‐
cally driven air conditioner compressor (vehicles with and
without high-voltage system / hybrid vehicles).
♦ To check the rear cooling output, measure the temperature of
the air from the vents in the rear centre console using a ther‐
mometer.
♦ The correct temperature will only be measured if enough air
can flow past the rear temperature sensors ( -G635- / -G636- ,
-G637- / -G638- ). Alter direction of air flow if necessary.
Condition(s) for this test:

♦ Cooling output of air conditioner checked and OK
⇒ “3.7.3 Checking - vehicles without high-voltage system”,
page 50 (vehicles with no high-voltage system) or
⇒ “3.7.10 Checking - vehicles with high-voltage system”, page
69 (vehicles with high-voltage system).

For checking the cooling output it is recommended to call up the

following measured values of rear Climatronic operating unit -
E265- :
• Measured values of following temperature sensors: Rear
chest vent temperature senders -G635- / -G636- , vent tem‐
perature senders for rear footwell -G637- / -G638- .
– Open vents in B-pillars (left and right).
– Air outlet from rear footwell vents (beneath front seats) not
– Set air distribution at -E265- so that air is routed to all vents.
– Repeat cooling output test, read out and make a note of meas‐
ured value of -G263- ⇒ page 45 .
– In “Read measured values” function of -E265- , select display
group with measured values of temperature senders -G635- ,
-G636- , -G637- and -G638- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
– Measure temperature of air from vent in rear centre console
(left and right) using a thermometer; measured values corre‐
spond to temperatures previously measured by evaporator
output temperature sender - G263- ; permissible deviation +9 °
C ⇒ page 50 .
– Note measured values of the various temperature sensors
during cooling output test.
– Do the temperatures measured at the rear by the various tem‐
perature sensors correspond to the temperature of the air from
the vent in the rear centre console (left and right) measured
with a thermometer (permissible deviation of display values
from temperature measured at -G263- less than +9 °C, meas‐
ured values roughly correspond to temperature measured with
thermometer)?
Note
♦ As the air cooled by the air conditioning unit has to flow through
♦ If the required temperature is not attained at one of the tem‐
perature sensors, alter the setting on -E265- so that more air
flows past this temperature sensor.
• Temperature below or more than 9 °C higher than the last measured value of -G263- not measured at any
measurement point?
↓ no
yes ↓
↓
• Rear cooling output OK (end of test). • Temperatures at one, several or all measurement point
(s) too high (or too low)?
– If there are problems with a lack of heating out‐
put, refer to ⇒ page 429 . – Check temperature sensor with incorrect measured
value ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
– If there are problems with differing air tempera‐ ing”).
tures from rear vents (check temperature sen‐
sors and control motors of air conditioner) – Check activation and operation of control motors on air
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐ conditioning unit or on air distribution housing (rear)
ing”). ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
3.7.8 Notes on checking cooling output - ve‐

hicles with high-voltage system
Vehicles with electrically driven air conditioner compressor only
Note
The “basic” version air conditioner is currently not available for

vehicles with high-voltage system.
For all work on vehicles with a high-voltage system, note the ad‐
ditional warning instructions for working on such vehicles
⇒ page 31 and ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General
For the following steps, work in the vicinity of high-voltage system
components is necessary. Therefore, perform a visual inspection
of the high-voltage components and wiring to check for damage
⇒ page 31 and note ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ;
General warning instructions for work on the high-voltage sys‐
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
DANGER!

♦ Open bonnet
tem
– To minimise the number of automatic engine starts when the


– For test and measurement work that requires the vehicle's
Note
Owner's Manual .
Note

trol unit in dash panel insert - J285- via the “power meter”.
♦ Activating vehicle drive system (check "READY" display in
control unit in dash panel insert - J285- ) ⇒ Owner's Manual
♦ Move the selector lever to position “P” and activate the parking
brake before performing test and measurement work for which
the ignition must be switched on but where the vehicle's drive
system does not need to be active.
Problems relating to poor or insufficient cooling output at the bat‐

tery cooling module or at the high-voltage battery heat exchanger
on vehicles with a high-voltage system when the cooling output
at the evaporator in the air conditioning unit is OK may be caused
by the following:
Audi A6 hybrid (vehicles with battery cooling module)
⇒ “10 Components for cooling high-voltage battery - Audi A6 hy‐
brid”, page 565
♦ Activation or operation of control motors at battery cooling
module ( air recirculation flap 1 control motor for hybrid battery
- V479- and air recirculation flap 2 control motor for hybrid
battery - V480- ) not OK; check activation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for battery regulation control unit
- J840- ).
♦ Activation or operation of refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid
battery - N517- (part of expansion valve on battery cooling
module) not OK; check activation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding” for battery regulation control unit -
J840- ).
♦ Measured values of temperature sensors in battery cooling
module not OK ( temperature sensor before evaporator for
hybrid battery - G756- , temperature sensor after evaporator
for hybrid battery - G757- ); check measured values ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for battery regulation
control unit - J840- ).

♦ Air routing from battery cooling module (to or from drive battery
- A2- ) or to or from battery cooling module (to vehicle's forced
ventilation system) not OK; checking
⇒ “10.5 Air intake and air outlet openings”, page 573 .
Note
♦ Two evaporators are installed on this vehicle (one in the air

conditioning unit and one in the battery cooling module on the
Audi A6 hybrid; one in the air conditioning unit and one in the
high-voltage battery heat exchanger on the Audi A6 e-tron). If
the measured temperature corresponds to or is below the
specified value at one evaporator but the required specified
value is not attained at the other evaporator, the system is
controlled as follows: The battery regulation control unit -
J840- activates the electric air conditioner compressor at a
higher speed via the power and control electronics for electric
drive - JX1- and the control unit for air conditioning compressor
- J842- . This causes the cooling output of the air conditioner
to increase and the pressure on the low-pressure side and the
evaporator temperature to drop. If the required temperature
value is then not reached at one evaporator, -J840- activates
the refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for hybrid battery - N516- or the
refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517- so that
refrigerant no longer flows through the evaporator which is too
cold ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ As the cooling output of the evaporator in the battery cooling
module is considerably less than that of the evaporator in the
air conditioning unit, the required temperature may still be
reached in the battery cooling module when there is insuffi‐
cient refrigerant in the circuit, but the required temperature will
no longer be reached at the evaporator in the air conditioning
unit (although the air conditioner compressor is being activa‐
ted at a higher speed).
Audi A6 e-tron (vehicles with high-voltage battery heat exchang‐

er)
⇒ “9 Components for cooling high-voltage system - Audi A6 e-
tron”, page 559
♦ Activation or operation of thermal management coolant pump
2 - V618- is not OK; check activation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (for thermal manage‐
ment control unit - J1024- ).
♦ Activation or operation of refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640-
(part of expansion valve at high-voltage battery heat exchang‐
er) is not OK; check activation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in
“Guided Fault Finding” mode (for thermal management control
unit - J1024- ).
♦ The measured value of the thermal management coolant tem‐
perature sender 1 - G902- in the high-voltage battery coolant
circuit is not OK; check measured valve ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (for battery regulation
control unit - J840- ).
♦ Fault in high-voltage battery coolant circuit ( control unit for
high-voltage battery charging unit - J1050- , hybrid battery unit
- AX1- ); check coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant
hoses (high-voltage battery cooling system)
Note
♦ This vehicle is fitted with 2 evaporators (one in the air condi‐

tioning unit and one in the high-voltage battery heat exchang‐
er). If the measured temperature corresponds to or is below
the specified value at one evaporator but the required speci‐
fied value is not attained at the other evaporator, the system
is controlled as follows: The thermal management control unit
- J1024- activates the electric air conditioner compressor at a
higher speed via the control unit for air conditioning compres‐
sor - J842- . This causes the cooling output of the air condi‐
tioner to increase and the pressure on the low-pressure side
and the evaporator temperature to drop. If the required tem‐
perature value is then not reached at one evaporator, -J1024-
activates the refrigerant shut-off valve - V424- or the
refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640- so that refrigerant no longer
flows through the evaporator which is too cold ⇒ Vehicle di‐
♦ As the cooling output of the evaporator in the high-voltage
battery heat exchanger is less than that of the evaporator in
the air conditioning unit, the required temperature may still be
reached in the high-voltage battery heat exchanger when
there is insufficient refrigerant in the circuit, but the required
temperature will no longer be reached at the evaporator in the
air conditioning unit (although the air conditioner compressor
is being activated at a higher speed).
3.7.9 Requirements for checking cooling out‐

put of air conditioner - vehicles with high-
voltage system
♦ Ambient temperature above 15 °C
♦ During this test the vehicle batteries are charged using a bat‐
tery charger in battery back-up mode ⇒ Electrical system;
General information; Rep. gr. 27 ; Battery; Charging battery .
⇒ page 472
♦ Air intake (in fresh air and air recirculation mode) not impeded
by dirt or retrofitted components
♦ No faults entered in event memory of power and control elec‐
tronics for electric drive - JX1- , battery regulation control unit
- J840- and control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842-
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
(Audi A6 hybrid).
♦ No faults entered in event memory of thermal management
control unit - J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode (Audi A6 e-tron).
E265- ) interrogated and erased; basic setting performed and
coding of -J255- (and -E265- ) checked ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic


conditioner settings made in MMI (Multi Media Interface) via
“A/C” function in “Car” / “Car systems” menu (if possible): Auto
recirculation “Off”, Air flow “A/C mode medium” and footwell
temperature “medium” (upward-pointing arrow).
Note
The functions for setting the air conditioner in the MMI (Multi Me‐
dia Interface) (“A/C” function in “Car” / “Car systems” menu) vary
depending on the version of the air conditioner, the production
period and the vehicle model (some functions are not provided on
all models) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ All dash panel vents and vents in rear centre console and B-
pillar (“deluxe” version) open.
♦ On the “deluxe” version, vent for glove box cooling (in glove
box) closed.
♦ All dash panel vents open
♦ Bonnet closed.
♦ Ignition switched on and drive system activated (READY), en‐
gine running only if e.g. drive battery - A2- not sufficiently
charged.
DANGER!

♦ Open bonnet
tem

Note


♦ Air conditioner compressor on – lamp in AC button -9- of -J255-
is on.
♦ Setting for fresh air blower -7- “maximum speed” – display on
or higher

If fitted, following settings made on rear Climatronic operating unit

- E265- :
Note

Functions with drive system active (READY):

Note
Depending on the version of the air conditioner operating unit

( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), the radiator fan(s) ( radiator fan
- V7- and radiator fan 2 - V177- ) is/are only switched in when a
certain pressure is exceeded in the refrigerant circuit (currently a
pressure of approx. 9 bar upwards). The activation of the radiator
fan(s) is displayed as a measured value ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
– Fresh air blower - V2- running at maximum speed (speed “10”

or higher)
Note
The maximum possible fresh air blower speed depends on vari‐

ous factors (coolant temperature, vehicle's electrical system volt‐
age etc.).
– The air conditioner switches to air recirculation mode (approx.

1 minute after the engine is started or the drive system is ac‐
tivated (READY), the air flow flap / fresh air flap is closed and
the air recirculation flap is opened; air is drawn in from the
passenger compartment by the fresh air blower - V2- under‐
neath the dash panel / behind the glove box).
Note
If one of these requirements is not met, interrogate event memory

of Climatronic control unit - J255- , perform final control diagnosis
and read out measured values ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
3.7.10 Checking - vehicles with high-voltage

system
♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester with appropriate connecting wire

♦ Battery charger, 60A - VAS 5904-
♦ Commercially available thermometer (for measuring temper‐
ature; if applicable use thermometer with 2 probes for simul‐
taneous measurement of temperature e.g. on right and left)
♦ Requirements for checking cooling output met ⇒ page 66
– Measure ambient temperature (it must be over 15 °C).
– Open all dash panel vents.
DANGER!

♦ Open bonnet
tem

Note

– Ignition switched on and drive system active (READY), engine

only starts or runs if e.g. drive battery - A2- is not sufficiently
charged.
– Switch off air conditioner compressor (“ECON” mode set on
air conditioner display unit, Climatronic control unit - J255- ,
indicator lamp in AC button off).

Audi A6 hybrid (vehicles with battery cooling module)

brid”, page 565
– Start Guided Fault Finding for air conditioner ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
– In “Read measured values” function, select display groups
with measured values for activation of air conditioner com‐
pressor and pressure in refrigerant circuit and read out meas‐
ured values (on vehicles with electrical air conditioner
compressor - V470- the values are displayed in different
measured value blocks) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
Audi A6 e-tron (vehicles with high-voltage battery heat exchang‐
er)
tron”, page 559
– Start Guided Fault Finding for thermal management control
unit - J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
– In “Read measured values” function, read out display group
with measured value for activation of air conditioner compres‐
sor ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– Terminate Guided Fault Finding for -J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
– Start Guided Fault Finding for air conditioner ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
– In “Read measured values” function, select display group with
measured value for pressure in refrigerant circuit and read out
measured value ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
All vehicles
♦ The air conditioner compressor is deactivated, no compressor
speed is displayed.
♦ Pressure in refrigerant circuit is identical to or above value in
table below (depending on ambient temperature).
Ambient temperature in ° Pressure displayed (in bar)
C
15 3.0
20 4.0
25 5.0
30 6.0
35 7.0
Note
♦ On the absolute pressure scale, 0 bar corresponds to an ab‐

solute vacuum. Normal ambient pressure thus corresponds to
approx. 1 bar absolute and 0 bar gauge pressure. On the
scales of most pressure gauges, 0 bar gauge pressure corre‐
sponds to an absolute pressure of 1 bar (can be seen from -1
mark below 0).
♦ Depending on the version of the air conditioner operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), the measured values may
only be displayed as whole numbers. The display fluctuates
between two values if the measured pressure is between the
two.
♦ The displays for the activation of the air conditioner compres‐
sor differ. For a mechanically driven air conditioner compres‐
sor, the tester displays the specified and actual current for
activation of the air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- . For an electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- ,
the specified and actual speed of -V470- , which are transmit‐
ted by the control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- ,
are displayed in a different measured value block ⇒ Vehicle
♦ The pressure in the refrigerant circuit depends on the ambient
temperature. Due to the radiation of heat by components (e.g.
radiator), the pressure displayed when the engine is warm is
slightly higher than that given for the corresponding ambient
temperature.
♦ If the pressure displayed is lower than that given in the table:
Check the signal of the refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- /
-G65- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”). If
no fault is found at the refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- /
-G65- ), there is not enough refrigerant in the circuit. The ve‐
hicle must be taken to a workshop which is equipped with the
necessary tools and at which the work can be performed by
the air conditioner service station).
If pressure in refrigerant circuit is OK:

mode on air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) (indicator lamps in AUTO button(s) and AC button
on).
passenger side) using rotary control on air conditioner oper‐
– By way of the rotary controls on -J255- , set the air delivery to
“dash panel vents” (for driver and front passenger side).
– On vehicles with -E265- , set the air delivery by way of the
rotary controls on -E265- to the vents in the rear centre con‐
sole.
Note
♦ The lamp in the AUTO button(s) goes out when the direction of
air delivery and/or the fresh air blower speed are altered man‐
ually.

– In the “Read measured values” function, read out the speed

at which the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- is
activated by the control unit for air conditioning compressor -
J842- (the display will show a speed greater than 800 rpm: air
conditioner compressor is running) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
♦ The specified speed is calculated by the air conditioner oper‐

ating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) on the Audi A6
hybrid and by the thermal management control unit - J1024-
on the Audi A6 e-tron. On both versions, the request is trans‐
mitted via the data bus to the control unit for air conditioning
compressor - J842- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ When driving, the air conditioner compressor operates over a
speed range of 800 to 8600 rpm.
♦ When the vehicle is stationary or only moving slowly (up to a
speed of approx. 45 km/h), the air conditioner compressor is
not activated at the maximum specified speed (of approx.
8500 rpm); the air conditioner compressor speed is limited to
approx. 5000 rpm.
♦ At an air conditioner compressor speed of 5000 rpm, with a
very high ambient temperature (in excess of 35 ℃) and a high
fresh air blower speed (unfavourable ambient conditions), the
output (delivery volume) of the air conditioner compressor is
at first not always sufficient to reduce the temperature of the
air downstream of the evaporator to the specified value. One
way of checking the control action of the air conditioner com‐
pressor under these conditions is to activate the fresh air
blower with only approx. 40 % of the maximum voltage and to
check the temperature at reduced fresh air blower speed
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode for
air conditioner and battery regulation.
♦ If an insufficient speed or no speed at all is displayed as a
measured value (a speed of less than 4000 rpm although the
required temperature of the air downstream of the evaporator
has still not been reached), check the activation of the electri‐
cal air conditioner compressor - V470- by the control unit for
air conditioner compressor - J842- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
– In the “Read measured values” function of the air conditioner

operating unit (the Climatronic control unit - J255- or the ther‐
mal management control unit - J1024- on the Audi A6 e-tron),
read out the pressure in the refrigerant circuit measured by the
refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- / -G65- ). The pressure
displayed increases to above the value with the air conditioner
compressor switched off ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
Note
♦ If the pressure displayed as the measured value does not

change and activation of the air conditioner compressor is OK
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode,
there is a fault in the refrigerant circuit. Take the vehicle to a
workshop which is equipped with the necessary tools and at
which the work can be performed by appropriately qualified
personnel (there may be problems with control of air condi‐
tioner compressor) ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit . Inform the workshop of the
problem detected.
♦ The air conditioner compressor is activated by the control unit
for air conditioning compressor - J842- , when requested by
the air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- or thermal management control unit - J1024- ), in such
a way that the temperature of the air downstream of the evap‐
orator reaches the specified value (approx. 2 to 5 °C).
♦ After the engine is started, the air conditioner compressor is
activated at a speed greater than 3000 rpm depending on the
measured temperature, engine speed and electrical system
voltage. As soon as the temperature measured by the evap‐
orator output temperature sender - G263- approaches the
specified value, the activation is reduced and the compressor
output is decreased.
♦ Under certain operating conditions, residual moisture in the
refrigerant circuit may lead to the formation of ice at the ex‐
pansion valve for the evaporator in the air conditioning unit.
This ice formation can impair the control function of the ex‐
pansion valve/air conditioner compressor. The evaporator is
insufficiently or excessively cooled and may ice up. An iced-
up evaporator may cause various problems ⇒ page 84 .
♦ Two evaporators are installed on the Audi A6 hybrid (one in
the air conditioning unit and one in the battery cooling module
or in the high-voltage battery heat exchanger). If the measured
temperature corresponds to or is below the specified value at
one evaporator but the required specified value is not attained
at the other evaporator, the system is controlled as follows:
The battery regulation control unit - J840- activates the electric
air conditioner compressor at a higher speed via the power
and control electronics for electric drive - JX1- and the control
unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- . This causes the
cooling output of the air conditioner to increase and the pres‐
sure on the low-pressure side and the evaporator temperature
to drop. If the required temperature value is then not reached
at one evaporator, -J840- activates the refrigerant shut-off
valve 1 for hybrid battery - N516- or the refrigerant shut-off
valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517- so that refrigerant no longer
flows through the evaporator which is too cold ⇒ Vehicle di‐

♦ Two evaporators are installed on the Audi A6 e-tron (one in

the air conditioning unit and one in the high-voltage battery
heat exchanger). If the measured temperature corresponds to
or is below the specified value at one evaporator but the re‐
quired specified value is not attained at the other evaporator,
the system is controlled as follows: The thermal management
control unit - J1024- activates the electric air conditioner com‐
pressor at a higher speed via the control unit for air condition‐
ing compressor - J842- . This causes the cooling output of the
air conditioner to increase and the pressure on the low-pres‐
sure side and the evaporator temperature to drop. If the re‐
quired temperature value is then not reached at one
evaporator, -J1024- activates the refrigerant shut-off valve -
V424- or the refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640- so that refrig‐
erant no longer flows through the evaporator which is too cold
♦ As the cooling output of the evaporator in the battery cooling
module is less than that of the evaporator in the air condition‐
ing unit, the required temperature may still be reached in the
battery cooling module or at the high-voltage battery heat ex‐
changer when there is insufficient refrigerant in the circuit, but
the required temperature will no longer be reached at the
evaporator in the air conditioning unit (although the air condi‐
tioner compressor is being activated at a higher speed).
♦ On Audi A6 e-tron vehicles (depending on version), the meas‐
ured value of -G263- can be evaluated by the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- (as on all other vehicles in this
series) or thermal management control unit - J1024- ) ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current
♦ If the measured value is evaluated by -J1024- on the Audi A6
e-tron (and transmitted to -J255- via the data bus), a different
version of -J255- is installed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in
“Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .
– Press button for air recirculation mode on air conditioner op‐

erating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ); symbol for “air
recirculation mode” in air recirculation button lights up.
– Use thermometer to measure temperature of air from vent in
rear centre console.
– Compare measured value displayed (for -G263- ) to values in

graph.
A - Air temperature (downstream of evaporator in air conditioning
unit) measured by evaporator output temperature sender - G263-
B - Ambient temperature
C - Permissible tolerance range
♦ Depending on the ambient temperature, the measured air
temperature downstream of the evaporator (measured value
of -G263- ) should be within the stated tolerance range -C-
after 5 minutes.
♦ The measured temperatures from the vents of the rear centre
console correspond to the temperature measured by -G263- .
Permissible deviation from measured value of -G263- at front
max. + 9 °C (however not below +1 °C).
Note
♦ If the required values at the front are not attained, check the
measured value of -G263- . To do so, compare the measured
value displayed for -G263- to the measured values of the left
vent temperature sender - G150- and the right vent tempera‐
ture sender - G151- .
♦ If the measured value for -G263- differs only slightly from the
measured value for -G150- / -G151- : Perform fault finding if
readout does not match specification ⇒ page 78 .
♦ If the measured value for -G263- is greater than the measured
value for -G150- and/or -G151- , check for proper installation
of -G263- ⇒ page 623 and perform the electrical check for this
sender ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ If the measured temperatures from the rear centre console
vents are more than 1 °C lower than the measured value for -
G263- , check the temperature sensors used for measurement
(the design of the air conditioner is such that the temperature
at the rear cannot be lower than at the front).
♦ One way to check whether the air conditioner is working is by
line (thick line between internal heat exchanger and air con‐
ditioner compressor) cools down and the “high-pressure side”
refrigerant line (thin line between condenser and internal heat
exchanger) becomes warm
⇒ “2.1.2 System overview - refrigerant circuit, Audi A6 hybrid
(vehicles with high-voltage system)”, page 135 .
If the measured value for the evaporator output temperature

sender - G263- (and thus the cooling output of the air conditioner)
and the measured temperature of the air from the rear centre
console vents are OK and there are no problems, the cooling
output test is completed.
of the air conditioner) is not OK, perform fault finding measures
if the readout does not match the specification (the required
cooling output is not attained) ⇒ page 78 .
of the air conditioner) is OK and there is a problem with ex‐
cessively high or differing output temperatures, check the
activation of the temperature flaps in the air conditioning unit
⇒ page 429 .


of the air conditioner) is OK and there are problems with a lack
of cooling output from the rear vents (excessively high or dif‐
fering air outflow temperatures from the rear vents), check
activation of the temperature flaps in the rear vent air duct
⇒ page 60 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
Note
♦ The shut-off valve installed in the refrigerant line to the expan‐

sion valve upstream of the evaporator in the air conditioning
unit is open when not activated. When this valve is activated,
or if it is blocked, refrigerant cannot flow through to the expan‐
sion valve; check operation using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (for -J840- ).
♦ The shut-off valve installed in the refrigerant line to the expan‐
sion valve upstream of the evaporator in the air conditioning
unit is currently identical on the Audi A6 hybrid and Audi A6 e-
tron ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . However, the designations
in the current flow diagrams and Guided Fault Finding are dif‐
ferent ( refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517-
for Audi A6 hybrid and refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640- on
Audi A6 e-tron) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
If the measured value of the evaporator output temperature send‐

er - G263- (and thus the cooling output of the air conditioner) is
OK and there is a problem with a lack of cooling output for battery
cooling:
♦ Check activation and operation of the components of the bat‐
tery cooling module by the battery regulation control unit -
J840- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
Note
♦ The refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517- at‐

tached to the expansion valve of the battery cooling module
on the Audi A6 hybrid is closed when not activated; check op‐
eration using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode (for battery regulation control unit - J840- ).
♦ The refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640- attached to the ex‐
pansion valve downstream of the high-voltage battery heat
exchanger on the Audi A6 e-tron is closed when not activated;
check operation using ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode (for thermal management control unit -
J1024- ).
3.7.11 Fault finding if readout does not match

specification (required cooling output is
not attained) - vehicles with high-voltage
system
Fault finding for Audi A6 hybrid ⇒ page 78
Fault finding for Audi A6 e-tron ⇒ page 81
Fault finding for Audi A6 hybrid
– Select display with measured values for activation of air conditioner compressor and pressure in refrig‐
erant circuit in “Read measured values” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– Observe displays for compressor activation during cooling output test.
– Is air conditioner compressor deactivated during cooling output test (specified speed drops below
1500 rpm)?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
Continued ⇒ page 78 . Acti‐ • Is there an increase in pressure in refrigerant circuit during cooling output
vation of air conditioner com‐ test?
pressor is switched off.
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
Continued ⇒ page 79 . In‐ In “Read measured – values” function of bat‐
crease in pressure in refrig‐ tery regulation control unit - J840- , select
erant circuit display with measured values for activation
of refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for hybrid bat‐
tery - N516- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
If -N516- is activated,
– rectify the condition
that caused it to be activated.
If the air conditioner

– compressor is activa‐
ted and -N516- is not activated, the vehicle
must be taken to a workshop equipped with
the necessary tools where the work can be
performed by appropriately qualified per‐
sonnel ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit .
Inform the workshop– of the problem found

(possibly insufficient refrigerant in circuit, -
N516- is blocked or electrical air conditioner
compressor - V470- is defective).

is deactivated”
– Is activation of air conditioner compressor cancelled by air
conditioner operating unit, Climatronic control unit - J255- (by
battery regulation control unit - J840- or control unit for air
conditioning compressor - J842- ) during cooling output test;
does specified speed drop to below 1500 rpm?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓

– Interrogate event – Air conditioner compressor deactiva‐

memory of -J255- , ted during cooling output test by -
-J840- and - J840- or -J842- (only the actual speed
J842- . drops below 1500 rpm)?
Eliminate
– faults Interrogate event
– memory of -J840-
displayed and and -J842- , rectify fault displayed and
erase event mem‐ erase event memory ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
ory. nostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
Read– out meas‐ In “Read measured

– values” function
ured value with for -J840- and -J842- , read out dis‐
compressor shut- plays indicating measured values for
off criteria of - activation of electrical air conditioner
J255- and elimi‐ compressor - V470- .
nate cause of de‐
activation ⇒ Vehi‐ Check activation
– of -V470- by -J842-
cle diagnostic test‐ and eliminate cause of deactivation
er (“Guided Fault ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Finding”). Fault Finding”).
Repeat
– cooling Repeat cooling
– output test
output test ⇒ page 69 .
⇒ page 69 .
– Open bonnet.
– Read out pressure in refrigerant circuit via “Read measured values” function of air conditioner operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
• Radiator fan(s) ( radiator fan - V7- and radiator fan 2 - V177- ) running during cooling output test? Speed
is governed by coolant temperature and pressure in refrigerant circuit (determined by engine control unit).
Or are radiator fans switched in as soon as pressure in refrigerant circuit exceeds a pressure of approx.
9 bar?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Read out measured values with display for “pressure in refrigerant cir‐ – Check activation of radiator
cuit” and “activation of radiator fans” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided fan(s), e.g. in “Final control
Fault Finding”). diagnosis” function ⇒ Vehi‐
cle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
• Radiator fan(s) running at a higher speed as pressure in refrigerant circuit ded Fault Finding”).
increases (according to request from -J255- )?
– Service activation system
for radiator fan(s).
– Repeat cooling output test

⇒ page 69 .
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– In “Read measured values” function of battery regula‐ – Check activation of radiator fans, e.g. in “Fi‐
tion control unit - J840- , select display with measured nal control diagnosis” function ⇒ Vehicle di‐
values for activation of refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for agnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
hybrid battery - N516- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
ded Fault Finding”). – Service activation system for radiator fan(s).
– If -N516- is activated, rectify the condition that caused it – Repeat cooling output test ⇒ page 69 .
to be activated.
– If the air conditioner compressor is activated and -N516-

is not activated, the vehicle must be taken to a workshop
equipped with the necessary tools where the work can
be performed by appropriately qualified personnel ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Re‐
frigerant circuit .
– Inform the workshop of the problem found (possibly in‐

sufficient refrigerant in circuit, -N516- is blocked or elec‐
trical air conditioner compressor - V470- is defective).
Note

J1024- on the Audi A6 e-tron) to calculate the pressure in the
refrigerant circuit, which it then displays ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ At absolute pressures below approx. 1.8 bar and above ap‐
prox. 32 bar, the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) does not switch on the air conditioner compressor (the
control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- and thus
the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- are not acti‐
vated). The air conditioner compressor is only re-activated
once the absolute pressure has risen above 1.8 bar or dropped
below 16 bar.
can be found in Guided Fault Finding ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ To prevent the air conditioner compressor from being switched
off abruptly if the pressure in the refrigerant circuit or the cool‐
ant temperature is too high, its output is limited by the air
conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
as soon as the pressure in the refrigerant circuit exceeds ap‐
prox. 30 bar absolute (full compressor output is not restored
again until pressure has dropped below 27 bar), or the tem‐
perature of the coolant exceeds 115 °C (compressor is switch‐
ed off completely when coolant reaches 118 °C).

Fault finding for Audi A6 e-tron

– Select display with measured values for activation of air conditioner compressor and pressure in refrig‐
erant circuit (alternately in Climatronic control unit - J255- and thermal management control unit - J1024- )
in “Read measured values” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– Observe displays for compressor activation during cooling output test ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in
“Guided Fault Finding” mode (via -J1024- ).
– Is air conditioner compressor deactivated during cooling output test (specified speed drops below
1500 rpm)?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
Continued ⇒ page 81 . Acti‐ • Is there an increase in pressure in refrigerant circuit during cooling output
vation of air conditioner com‐ test ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (via -
pressor is switched off. J255- )?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
Continued: increase in pres‐ In “Read measured – values” function of -
sure in refrigerant circuit J1024- , select display with measured val‐
ues for activation of refrigerant shut-off
valve - V424- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
If -V424- is activated,
– rectify the condition
that caused it to be activated.
If the air conditioner

– compressor is activa‐
ted and -V424- is not activated, the vehicle
must be taken to a workshop equipped with
the necessary tools where the work can be
performed by appropriately qualified per‐
sonnel ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
Inform the workshop– of the problem found

(possibly insufficient refrigerant in circuit, -
V424- is blocked or electrical air conditioner
compressor - V470- is defective).

is deactivated”
– If activation of air conditioner compressor is cancelled during
cooling output test by thermal management control unit -
J1024- (or by control unit for air conditioning compressor -
J842- ), does specified speed drop to below 1500 rpm?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Activation of air – Activation of air conditioner compres‐

conditioner com‐ sor cancelled during cooling output
pressor cancelled test by -J842- (only the actual speed
during cooling out‐ drops below 1500 rpm)?
put test by -J1024-
(specified and ac‐
tual speed drop
below 1500 rpm)?
– Interrogate event
memory of -
J1024- .
Eliminate
– faults Interrogate event
– memory of -J842-
displayed and via -J1024- , rectify fault displayed
erase event mem‐ and erase event memory ⇒ Vehicle
ory. diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
Read– out meas‐
ured value with In “Read measured
– values” function
compressor shut- of -J1024- , read out displays indicat‐
off criteria from - ing measured values for activation of
J1024- and elimi‐ electrical air conditioner compressor -
nate cause of de‐ V470- .
activation ⇒ Vehi‐
cle diagnostic test‐ Check activation
– of -V470- by -J842-
er (“Guided Fault and eliminate cause of deactivation
Finding”). ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
Repeat
– cooling
output test Repeat cooling
– output test
⇒ page 69 . ⇒ page 69 .
– Open bonnet.
– Read out pressure in refrigerant circuit via “Read measured values” function of air conditioner operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
• Radiator fan(s) ( radiator fan - V7- and radiator fan 2 - V177- ) running during cooling output test? Speed
is governed by coolant temperature and pressure in refrigerant circuit (determined by -J1024- ). Or are
radiator fans switched in as soon as pressure in refrigerant circuit exceeds a pressure of approx. 9 bar?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Alternating between “Read measured values” function of -J255- and - – Check activation of radiator
J1024- , read out the following: fan(s), e.g. in “Final control
diagnosis” function of -
– Read out measured values with display for “pressure in refrigerant cir‐ J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
cuit” via “Read measured values” function of -J255- / -J1024- ⇒ Vehicle tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”). ing”).
– Read out measured values with display for “activation of radiator fans” – Service activation system
via “Read measured values” function of -J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic for radiator fan(s).
– Repeat cooling output test
• Radiator fan(s) running at a higher speed as pressure in refrigerant circuit ⇒ page 69 .
increases (according to request from -J1024- )?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓

– In “Read measured values” function of -J1024- , select – Check activation of radiator fans, e.g. in “Fi‐
display with measured values for activation of refriger‐ nal control diagnosis” function of -J1024-
ant shut-off valve - V424- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
(“Guided Fault Finding”). Finding”).
– If -V424- is activated, rectify the condition that caused it – Service activation system for radiator fan(s).
to be activated.
– If the air conditioner compressor is activated and -V424-
is not activated, the vehicle must be taken to a workshop
equipped with the necessary tools where the work can
be performed by appropriately qualified personnel ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Re‐
frigerant circuit .
– Inform the workshop of the problem found (possibly in‐

sufficient refrigerant in circuit, -V424- is blocked or elec‐
trical air conditioner compressor - V470- is defective).
Note

J1024- on the Audi A6 e-tron) to calculate the pressure in the
refrigerant circuit, which it then displays ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ At absolute pressures of less than approx. 1.8 bar and greater
than approx. 32 bar, the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) does not transmit the request for the air condi‐
tioner compressor to the thermal management control unit -
J1024- (the control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842-
and thus the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- are
not activated by -J1024- ). The air conditioner compressor is
only re-activated once the absolute pressure has risen above
1.8 bar or dropped below 16 bar.
can be found in Guided Fault Finding ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ To prevent the air conditioner compressor from having to be
switched off abruptly by the thermal management control unit
- J1024- if the pressure in the refrigerant circuit or the temper‐
ature of the refrigerant is too high, its output is limited by -
J1024- as soon as the pressure in the refrigerant circuit
(determined by the air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ) and transmitted via the data bus to -
J1024- ) exceeds approx. 30 bar absolute (full compressor
output is not restored again until pressure has dropped below
27 bar), or the temperature of the coolant exceeds 115 °C
(compressor is switched off completely when coolant reaches
118 °C).
3.7.12 Fault finding if ice forms at evaporator -

vehicles with high-voltage system
♦ The electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- is activated
via the control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- by
the air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- on the Audi A6 hybrid or thermal management control
unit - J1024- on the Audi A6 e-tron) in such a way that the
temperature of the air downstream of the evaporator reaches
the specified value (approx. 2 to 5 ℃).
♦ After the ignition is switched on, a value greater than 4000 rpm
is displayed depending on the road speed, the measured tem‐
perature and the voltage of the vehicle's electrical system. As
soon as the temperature measured by the evaporator output
temperature sender - G263- approaches the specified value,
the activation is reduced and the compressor output is de‐
creased.
Note

logue .
The following problems may be encountered if the measured val‐

ue of the evaporator output temperature sender - G263- is incor‐
rect (too high):
heating output) after extended driving; after the vehicle has
been stopped, the air conditioner functions properly again (af‐
ter a short wait).
– The windscreen and/or side/rear windows mist up on the in‐
side after extended driving; the windows are not de-misted
even after pressing the “defrost” button on the air conditioner
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). After the ve‐
hicle has been stopped, the air conditioner functions properly
again (after a short wait).
Remedy:
– Check measured value of evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- in “Measured values” function ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (of control unit -
J255- ).
– If measured value for -G263- is too high under usage condi‐
tions described by customer (above e.g. 10 °C depending on
ambient temperature) although air conditioner is functioning
properly, check -G263- (incorrect measured value can cause
evaporator to ice up).
One way to check whether the air conditioner is working is by
line (thick line between internal heat exchanger and air condition‐
er compressor) cools down and the “high-pressure side” refriger‐
ant line (thin line between condenser and internal heat exchang‐

er) becomes warm

⇒ “2.1.2 System overview - refrigerant circuit, Audi A6 hybrid (ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system)”, page 135 .
– If the measured value of -G263- on the Audi A6 hybrid is too
low under the usage conditions described by the customer (at
ambient temperature above 0 °C, colder than 0 °C for lengthy
period), check activation of electrical air conditioner compres‐
sor - V470- and refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for hybrid battery -
N516- by battery regulation control unit - J840- . If, for
example, -N516- is not activated correctly when hybrid drive
is active (no activation despite only drive battery - A2- cooling
being required), the evaporator in the air conditioning unit may
ice up.
– If the measured value of -G263- on the Audi A6 e-tron is too
low under the usage conditions described by the customer (at
ambient temperature above 0 °C, colder than 0 °C for lengthy
period), check activation of electrical air conditioner compres‐
sor - V470- and refrigerant shut-off valve - V424- by thermal
management control unit - J1024- . If, for example, -V424- is
not activated correctly when the vehicle is in electric mode (no
activation despite only cooling for high-voltage system com‐
ponents being required), the evaporator in the air conditioning
unit may ice up.
– Check “low-pressure side” refrigerant line (thick line between
internal heat exchanger and air conditioner compressor)
⇒ “2.1.2 System overview - refrigerant circuit, Audi A6 hybrid
(vehicles with high-voltage system)”, page 135 with engine /
air conditioner compressor running. If this line is severely iced
up when the problem occurs (thin layer of ice is permissible),
this also indicates that evaporator temperature is too low.
Check the following:
♦ On the Audi A6 hybrid: the measured value of the evaporator
output temperature sender - G263- as well as the activation
and operation of the electrical air conditioner compressor -
V470- , the refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for hybrid battery -
N516- , the refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery -
N517- , the control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842-
and the battery regulation control unit - J840- . Take the vehicle
to a workshop equipped with the necessary tools where the
work can be performed by appropriately qualified personnel if
a fault is found on -V470- , -N516- , -N517- or -J842- ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Air
circuit . Inform the workshop of the problem detected.
♦ On the Audi A6 e-tron: the measured value of the evaporator
output temperature sender - G263- as well as the activation
and operation of the electrical air conditioner compressor -
V470- , the refrigerant shut-off valve - V424- , the refrigerant
shut-off valve 2 - N640- , the thermal management control unit
- J1024- and the control unit for air conditioning compressor -
J842- (via -J1024- ). Take the vehicle to a workshop equipped
with the necessary tools where the work can be performed by
appropriately qualified personnel if a fault is found on -V470- ,
-V424- , -N640- or -J842- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Gui‐
ded Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit . Inform the workshop
of the problem detected.
3.8 Working on refrigerant circuit
DANGER!
Always perform work on the refrigerant circuit in well ventilated

areas.
♦ Make sure that there are no inspection pits, shafts or cellar
entrances within a radius of 5 metres. Any available ex‐
haust gas extractor systems must be switched on.
♦ The refrigerant emerging is not only colourless and odour‐
less, but also heavier than air and thus displaces oxygen.
Should refrigerant gas escape even though the safety
precautions have been observed, this can result in an im‐
perceptible danger of asphyxiation in poorly ventilated
areas and inspection pits.
WARNING
Risk of injury due to pressure build-up in the air conditioner

(exposure to heat).
♦ Exposure to heat generates considerable pressure in the
air conditioning system, which could cause it to burst.
♦ Welding, brazing and soldering work must not be per‐
formed on components of air conditioning system when
charged. This also applies to welding and soldering work
on the vehicle if there is a danger of air conditioner com‐
ponents becoming hot.
♦ Renew damaged or leaking components of the air condi‐
tioner.
Caution
The ingress of moisture will lead to the air conditioner mal‐

functioning.
♦ When servicing the air conditioner, re-seal all open com‐
ponents and pipe connections immediately.
♦ If the air conditioner has been open for a certain amount
of time, check components for corrosion and renew if nec‐
essary.
3.9 Discharging refrigerant circuit

Refrigerant must not be allowed to escape into the environment;
it should be extracted from the refrigerant circuit with a suction
unit or an air conditioner service station. The extracted refrigerant
must then either be re-processed on site or returned to the man‐
ufacturer for proper disposal (different or additional regulations
may apply in other countries). For this reason, the vehicle must
be taken to a workshop which is equipped with the necessary
tools and at which the work can be performed by appropriately
qualified personnel ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Working with the air conditioner serv‐
ice station), or ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - Gen‐
eral notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and regulations .

Reason:
If refrigerant R134a or R1234yf escapes into the earth’s atmos‐
phere, it contributes towards the greenhouse effect.
Note
♦ Refrigerant R1234yf has far less of a greenhouse effect than

R134a.
♦ Refrigerant R134a and R1234yf do not affect the earth's ozone
layer (R134a and R1234yf do not have any chlorine atoms).
Depletion of the ozone layer in the upper atmosphere is only
brought about by the splitting of carbon-chlorine bonds (as is
the case, for example, with refrigerant R12).
♦ The global warming potential (GWP) of R1234yf is approx. 4;
the GWP of R134a is approx. 1400 (GWP of carbon dioxide =
1) ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes;
After discharging the air conditioner, unplug the connector from

the air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- or from
the refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- / -G65- ).
Reason:
The air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- is then
no longer activated and the compressor runs at idle. The design
of the air conditioner compressor is such that lubrication of the air
conditioner compressor components is provided by way of an in‐
ternal oil circuit at idling speed (provided there is sufficient refrig‐
erant oil in the air conditioner compressor).
3.10 Notes on general repairs

⇒ “3.10.1 Checking electrical air conditioner components activa‐
ted or evaluated via other control units”, page 88
⇒ “3.10.2 Checking electrical components activated by air condi‐
tioning system”, page 89
⇒ “3.10.3 Checking air conditioner components - vehicles with
⇒ “3.10.4 Checking supplementary heating - vehicles with TDI
engine and Audi A6 hybrid”, page 92
⇒ “3.10.5 Checking supplementary heating - Audi A6 e-tron”,
page 94
⇒ “3.10.6 Notes on dust and pollen filter with activated charcoal
filter insert”, page 96
3.10.1 Checking electrical air conditioner com‐

ponents activated or evaluated via other
control units
Note
♦ Various air conditioner components are no longer actuated di‐

rectly by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ).
For example, the air conditioner compressor regulating valve
- N280- is activated via the onboard supply control unit - J519- .
The data are exchanged between the two control units via the
data bus ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ The measured values of various air conditioner components
are no longer evaluated directly by the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ). For example, the pressure signal
from the refrigerant pressure and temperature sender - G395-
is evaluated by the onboard supply control unit - J519- and the
measured values are transmitted via the data bus to -J255-
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
locations.
♦ Different designation for refrigerant pressure sender (depend‐
ing on vehicle). On the A6 e-tron, this sender is referred to as
the high-pressure sender - G65- . On this vehicle, it exchanges
data with the thermal management control unit - J1024- . On
all vehicles except the Audi A6 e-tron, this sender is referred
to as the refrigerant pressure and temperature sender -
G395- . On these vehicles, it exchanges data with the operat‐
ing unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Current flow
with certain engines. Depending on the setting on the operat‐
ing unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), the stop function
can be prevented. For example, the stop function is not pos‐
sible, or the stop function is interrupted and the engine is
switched on as soon as the “defrost” mode is selected. This
certain value in heating and cooling mode ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic


3.10.2 Checking electrical components activa‐

ted by air conditioning system
Note
♦ Various electrical components in the vehicle (e.g. heated rear

window - Z1- and heated seats) which are not part of the air
conditioning system are activated by the operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- or the rear Climatronic operating
unit - E265- ). For example, the request to switch on -Z1- is
first transmitted to the data bus diagnostic interface - J533- via
the data bus and then relayed to the convenience system cen‐
tral control unit - J393- ; -J393- then activates -Z1- via the
heated rear window relay - J9- ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations. Electrical checks for
these components and for -J393- are described in ⇒ Vehicle
3.10.3 Checking air conditioner components -

Hybrid vehicles and Audi A6 e-tron
♦ Air conditioner (and refrigerant circuit) components which are
identical on vehicles with and without a high-voltage system
can be checked, removed and installed as described for ve‐
hicles with no high-voltage system (e.g. the control motors on
the air conditioning unit) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode (for air conditioner).
♦ Air conditioner components which are largely identical on ve‐
hicles with and without a high-voltage system, but which may
differ for example in terms of their function, can be checked,
removed and installed as described for vehicles with no high-
voltage system, e.g. the air conditioner operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (for
air conditioner).
♦ Air conditioner (and refrigerant circuit) components which dif‐
fer on vehicles with and without a high-voltage system (e.g.
the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- with the con‐
trol unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- ) should be
checked, removed and installed as described for vehicles with
a high-voltage system (e.g. -J842- with address word “40” (on
Audi A6 hybrid) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode). The control unit for air conditioning compres‐
sor - J842- (and thus the electrical air conditioner compressor
- V470- ) are supplied with power by the power and control
electronics for electric drive - JX1- . -JX1- (address word “51”

on Audi A6 hybrid) should therefore also be checked in the
event of a problem ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
♦ Air conditioner (and refrigerant circuit) components only fitted
on vehicles with a high-voltage system (e.g. the electrical
components of the battery cooling module, the refrigerant
shut-off valve 1 for hybrid battery - N516- and the refrigerant
shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517- etc. on the Audi A6
hybrid, or the refrigerant shut-off valve - V424- and the refrig‐
erant shut-off valve 2 - N640- on the Audi A6 e-tron) are
removed and installed as described for vehicles with a high-
voltage system. These components are not activated directly
by the air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ). These components are activated e.g. via the battery
regulation control unit - J840- (with address word “8C”) or the
thermal management control unit - J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
tic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Current flow
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

– Activate vehicle drive system (with ignition switched on, check
"READY" display in control unit in dash panel insert - J285- ).
Note

3.10.4 Checking supplementary heating - vehi‐

cles with TDI engine and Audi A6 hybrid
Note
♦ Vehicles with TDI engine and vehicles with a high-voltage sys‐

tem (Audi A6 hybrid) and petrol engine are currently provided
with a supplementary heating function. The type of supple‐
mentary heating depends on the vehicle equipment ⇒ Audi
sales literature .
♦ Vehicles with TDI engine and no auxiliary heater as optional
equipment and vehicles with a high-voltage system (Audi A6
hybrid) and petrol engine are equipped with an electrical air
heater element (designation " auxiliary air heater element -
Z35- ") for supplementary heating. After leaving the heat ex‐
changer in the front air conditioning unit, the air is additionally
heated by -Z35- ⇒ page 424 and ⇒ Audi sales literature .
♦ On vehicles with TDI engine, the electric supplementary heat‐
ing is activated via the corresponding engine control unit. If
there is a request from the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ), the corresponding engine control unit activates
the auxiliary air heater element - Z35- via the low heat output
relay - J359- and the high heat output relay - J360- . The con‐
trol units exchange the relevant information via the data bus
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester, “Guided Fault Finding” function
locations.
♦ Certain air conditioner functions (e.g. activation of the supple‐
mentary heating system) can be switched on and off via the
MMI system (Multi Media Interface) using the “A/C” function
on the “Car” / “Car systems” menu. In addition, the operation
of the air conditioner can also be influenced by the settings on
the MMI (Multi Media Interface) in the “A/C” function of the
“Car” / “Car systems” menu. Therefore, if there are problems
with these components, first check the settings on the MMI ⇒
♦ Vehicles with TDI engine and an auxiliary heater as optional
equipment are not always fitted with an electrical auxiliary air
heater element - Z35- for supplementary heating. On vehicles
with no -Z35- , the auxiliary heater assumes the function of -
Z35- and operates as a fuel-burning supplementary heater ⇒
Audi sales literature and ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary heater;
Rep. gr. 82 ; Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Overview of fit‐
ting locations - auxiliary/supplementary heater . On vehicles
with no -Z35- , the auxiliary heater warms the coolant addi‐
tionally when the engine is running.
♦ On vehicles with a petrol engine (currently applies only for ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system/ hybrid vehicles), the electric
supplementary heating ( auxiliary air heater element - Z35- )
is activated by a signal from the operating unit, Climatronic
control unit - J255- by way of the local data bus (via the same
output by which the fresh air blower control unit - J126- is ac‐
tivated) to the auxiliary air heater control unit - J604- . In the
event of problems with the fresh air blower control unit - J126-
or the fresh air blower - V2- on these vehicles, also check the
auxiliary air heater control unit - J604- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Current flow di‐
agrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.

♦ The auxiliary air heater element - Z35- is activated via the low
heat output relay - J359- and the high heat output relay -
J360- , which are activated by the corresponding engine con‐
trol unit (e.g. by engine control unit - J623- ) or by the auxiliary
air heater control unit - J604- in response to a request from the
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode and
⇒ page 424 .
♦ Checking activation of the auxiliary air heater element - Z35-
is described in the ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode for the air conditioner and ⇒ page 424 .
♦ The function “Read measured values” of the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) shows that the request for
activation of the electric supplementary heater is being trans‐
mitted to the relevant engine control unit / auxiliary air heater
control unit - J604- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”). On vehicles with a diesel engine, the function “Read
measured values” of the engine control unit then indicates im‐
plementation of the request or the reason for non-activation
despite the request ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ Except for vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid), vehicles
with petrol engine are currently not fitted with a supplementary
heater, or an auxiliary heater fitted as optional extra is not ac‐
tivated as a supplementary heater ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary
heater; Rep. gr. 82 ; Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Over‐
view of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary heater .
♦ The auxiliary air heater control unit - J604- fitted on vehicles
with certain petrol engines has no diagnosis capability at
present ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Vehicles with a high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles) and pet‐
rol engine are currently equipped with an auxiliary air heater
element - Z35- to provide a supplementary heating function
⇒ page 424 .
♦ Checking the activation of the auxiliary air heater element -
Z35- depends on the engine version. For vehicles with a diesel
engine this can be found in the Guided Fault Finding for the
engine fitted in the particular vehicle. For vehicles with a petrol
engine, this can be found in the Guided Fault Finding for the
air conditioner ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
3.10.5 Checking supplementary heating - Audi

A6 e-tron
Note
♦ Audi A6 e-tron vehicles are currently provided with a supple‐

mentary heating function. The type of supplementary heating
depends on the vehicle equipment ⇒ Audi sales literature .
♦ Audi A6 e-tron vehicles are currently not fitted with an auxiliary
air heater element - Z35- ; on these vehicles, the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- (with high-voltage heater (PTC) control
unit - J848- ) assumes the function of the auxiliary air heater
element.

♦ The high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- -1- has a nominal pow‐

er of approx. 5000 W (watts). The nominal power is only
produced at low coolant temperatures (e.g. at a coolant intake
temperature of -20 °C and a coolant flow rate of 8 ltr./min.).
♦ The power delivered to the coolant flowing through the heater
-Z115- depends greatly on the temperature and quantity of the
coolant. If there is not enough coolant flowing through the
heater -Z115- , the coolant will heat up more; however due to
the small amount of coolant less energy is generated.
♦ -Z115- is not designed for a particular direction of flow. How‐
ever, a particular direction of coolant flow -arrows- is required
to ensure proper bleeding of -Z115- (depending on the instal‐
lation position). Therefore, the ends of the coolant hoses must
be connected to the correct sides (the upper coolant hose to
the heat exchanger in the air conditioning unit)
page 509 .
Components involved in activation of supplementary heater:
♦ Heat energy is delivered to the coolant via the high-voltage
heater (PTC) - Z115- -1- before it enters the heat exchanger
(in the air conditioning unit)
page 509 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”). For this to happen, there must be e.g. a request from
the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) for the
thermal management control unit - J1024- .
♦ If -J1024- determines that heating output mode is necessary,
various control units are interrogated by -J1024- via the data
bus, e.g. the battery regulation control unit - J840- (fitted in the
hybrid battery unit - AX1- ) and the control unit for high-voltage
battery charging unit - J1050- . If no conditions preventing the
activation of -Z115- are transmitted by these control units, -
J1024- will activate -Z115- (via the high-voltage heater (PTC)
control unit - J848- ). For further information, refer to
⇒ “1.8 Auxiliary air conditioner - vehicles with high-voltage
system only”, page 28 , ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault
♦ So that the coolant heated up by -Z115- is conveyed through
the air conditioner heat exchanger when the engine is running,
in electric mode (with the engine stopped) and when the “Aux‐
iliary air conditioner” function is active (with the ignition switch‐
ed off), the thermal management coolant pump 2 - V618- and
the coolant changeover valve 3 - N634- must also be activated
(by the corresponding engine control unit) and they must op‐
erate correctly. For further information, refer to
system only”, page 28 , ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses ,
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
cations.
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 e-tron) and
auxiliary heater installed as an optional extra, the auxiliary
heater is activated as a supplementary heater or the high-volt‐
age heater (PTC) - Z115- is activated by -J1024- depending
on various factors. For more information, refer to
system only”, page 28 and ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary heater;
Rep. gr. 00 ; General notes (Notes on auxiliary heater oper‐
ation - vehicles with high-voltage system).
♦ The operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), -J1024-

and the high-voltage heater (PTC) control unit - Z115- installed
in the high-voltage heater (PTC) - J848- exchange data for
switching -Z115- on and off via data lines ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Current flow di‐
agrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
Criteria for activation of high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115-
♦ The operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) transmits
a request for the activation of the supplementary heater to -
J1024- . -J1024- interrogates various control units via the data
bus. If the conditions stored in -J1024- are met and no fault is
detected by -J848- , -J848- will activate -Z115- . If any of the
conditions for activating -Z115- stored in -J1024- are not met,
no request is transmitted or activation is switched off.
♦ The cut-in criteria must be met in -J1024- , and/or no shut-off
criterion may be active. For a list of the cut-in criteria, refer to
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for -
J1024- ).
Shut-off criteria for activation of supplementary heater
-J1024- deactivates the request for activation of -Z115- if one of
the cut-in criteria is no longer met or a fault is detected by -J848- .
3.10.6 Notes on dust and pollen filter with acti‐

vated charcoal filter insert
The filter with activated charcoal acts as a dust and pollen filter.
However, it can also filter gaseous pollutants such as ozone,
benzene and nitrogen dioxide out of the air. The main function of
the activated charcoal layer in the dust and pollen filter is to keep
peak concentrations away from the passenger compartment.
However, the activated charcoal also absorbs certain gaseous
impurities in the air passing through. The activated charcoal layer
in the dust and pollen filter has different effects on the various
pollutants in the air:
♦ Certain pollutants are firmly bound in the activated charcoal
layer.
♦ Other pollutants are converted into harmless compounds, as
in a catalytic converter.
♦ For the rest of the pollutants the activated charcoal functions
like a capacitor. When the pollution increases, the activated
charcoal initially absorbs pollutants until a certain level of sat‐
uration has been reached. If the pollutant level drops, the
activated charcoal layer continuously emits the absorbed par‐
ticles again.
As the activated charcoal layer permanently binds some of the
particles in the air, we recommend renewing the dust and pollen
filter earlier than specified under the following operating condi‐
tions:
♦ If the vehicle is driven in areas with a high level of air pollution
♦ If the vehicle is not equipped with an air quality sensor - G238-
(“basic” air conditioner) and therefore the "Automatic air recir‐
culation" function is not available
♦ If the vehicle is equipped with an air quality sensor - G238-
(“deluxe” air conditioner) and the “Automatic air recirculation”
function is switched off.

Note
♦ In vehicles fitted with an air quality sensor - G238- (“deluxe”

air conditioner), the air conditioner should preferably always
be operated with the “Automatic air recirculation” function ac‐
tivated.
♦ The activated charcoal layer in the dust and pollen filter be‐
comes saturated after a certain time.
♦ A saturated filter can no longer absorb pollutants; they will then
pass through unfiltered.
3.11 Paintwork repairs on vehicles with air

conditioning system
When performing paintwork repairs, object temperatures of 80 °
C must not be exceeded in drying booths or their preheating
zones.
Reason:
Exposure to heat generates considerable pressure in the system,
which could cause it to burst.
3.12 Refrigerant circuit seals

♦ O-rings should always only be used once and must then be
renewed.
♦ Coat O-rings with refrigerant oil before fitting.
♦ Make sure O-rings are seated correctly on pipe or in groove.
♦ Ensure absolute cleanliness when working (even the slightest
contamination, e.g. a single hair, could cause leakage).
Note
♦ Only install O-rings which are resistant to refrigerant R134a

and/or R1234yf and the corresponding refrigerant oils. These
O-rings may be colour-coded to prevent mix-ups (e.g. “red”,
“purple” or “violet”) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Dimensions -a- and -b- differ depending on where the O-ring
is fitted ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ In addition to the coloured O-rings, black O-rings are also used
at the factory for certain connections.
3.13 Notes on high-voltage components and potential equalisation lines

A potential equalisation measurement must be performed on the
high-voltage components affected after installation of high-volt‐
age components or potential equalisation lines.
– Connect vehicle diagnostic tester .
– Select and start ODIS-Service mode.
– Select Special functions tab.
– Select the following:
♦ High-voltage
♦ Potential equalisation measurement on high-voltage
components
♦ 8C - Potential equalisation measurement hybrid

battery unit AX1

4 Technical data
⇒ “4.1 Refrigerant capacities”, page 99
⇒ “4.2 Approved refrigerant oils and refrigerant oil capacities”,
page 101
⇒ “4.3 Oil distribution”, page 106
4.1 Refrigerant capacities

⇒ “4.1.1 Capacities for refrigerant R134a”, page 99
⇒ “4.1.2 Capacities for refrigerant R1234yf”, page 100
4.1.1 Capacities for refrigerant R134a

For refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil capacities, refer to ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Capacities for
refrigerant R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant oils .
Note
Observe the different capacities for refrigerant R134a on vehicles

without a rear air conditioning unit (with one evaporator) and on
vehicles with a high-voltage system (with two evaporators) ⇒ Air
– Discharge, evacuate and charge refrigerant circuit ⇒ Air con‐

circuit .
– Start up air conditioner after charging refrigerant circuit
⇒ page 232 .
Note
♦ The compressor version may differ depending on the produc‐

tion period and engine ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The specified refrigerant oil capacities for the refrigerant circuit
may differ depending on the type of air conditioner compressor
⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and ⇒ Air conditioner with re‐
frigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Capacities for refrigerant
R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant oils .
♦ Always charge the refrigerant circuit as far as the upper toler‐
ance limit (some refrigerant remains in filler hoses).
♦ For further information refer to ⇒ Air conditioner with refriger‐
ant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General information on air condi‐
tioning systems .
4. Technical data 99
4.1.2 Capacities for refrigerant R1234yf
Note
♦ When charging the high-pressure side of refrigerant circuits,

always fill to the upper tolerance limit (some liquid refrigerant
will remain in the filler hoses).
♦ Unless otherwise stated, the capacities specified for refriger‐
ant R1234yf also apply to the S and RS versions of this vehicle
model.
♦ When charging a vehicle's refrigerant circuit, the air condition‐
er service station must be on the same level as the vehicle
(maximum difference 50 cm). Depending on how the air con‐
ditioner service station is designed, having too great a height
difference can cause the amount of refrigerant shown to differ
from the actual amount poured in. The accuracy of the air
conditioner service station may change.
♦ The capacities for refrigerant R1234yf and the corresponding
refrigerant oil are now listed in this manual rather than in the
Workshop Manual for all models
⇒ “4 Technical data”, page 99 , and ⇒ Air conditioners with
refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 00 ; Tech‐
nical data .
♦ Note different capacities for refrigerant R1234yf in vehicles
without rear air conditioning unit (with one evaporator) and
vehicles with high-voltage system (with two evaporators).
♦ For additional notes on evacuating and charging the refriger‐
ant circuit, refer to ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf
- General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner
service station .

ditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service station .
⇒ page 232 .
Capacity for refrigerant R1234yf
Vehicle Production Capacity in Differing characteristics
model period grams of this refrigerant circuit
Audi A6 From 530 +/- 15 • None
06.16 on‐
wards
Audi A7 From 530 +/- 15 • None
06.16 on‐
wards
Audi A6 From R1234yf will not • Electrically driven air
e-tron 06.16 on‐ be used for the conditioner compres‐
wards time being (for sor
refrigerant
R134a capaci‐ • With second evapo‐
ties, refer to ⇒ rator in high-voltage
Air conditioner battery heat ex‐
with refrigerant changer
R134a; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Capaci‐
ties for refriger‐
ant R134a/re‐
frigerant oil and
approved re‐
frigerant oils

Vehicle Production Capacity in Differing characteristics

model period grams of this refrigerant circuit
Audi From 530 +/- 15 • None
RS 6/ 9.2016 to
RS 7 11.2016
Audi From 435 +/- 15 • Refrigerant circuit
RS 6/ 12.2016 with reduced interior
RS 7 onwards volume
4.2 Approved refrigerant oils and refrigerant

oil capacities
⇒ “4.2.1 Approved refrigerant oils and refrigerant oil capacities for
refrigerant R134a”, page 101
⇒ “4.2.2 Approved refrigerant oils for refrigerant R1234yf”,
page 102
⇒ “4.2.3 Refrigerant oil capacities for refrigerant R1234yf”,
page 104
4.2.1 Approved refrigerant oils and refrigerant

oil capacities for refrigerant R134a
The special refrigerant oil to be used exclusively for refrigerant
circuits with refrigerant R134a is not always available on the re‐
frigerant oil market ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
For refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil capacities, refer to ⇒ Air
circuit .
– Starting up air conditioner after charging refrigerant circuit
⇒ page 232 , and ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Rep. gr. 87 ; General information on air conditioning systems
(Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a, General information on
air conditioning systems). Before using air conditioner after
system has been re-charged.

Caution
Charging the refrigerant circuit with the wrong refrigerant oil will
cause malfunctions of the air conditioner.
♦ The refrigerant circuit must only be charged with approved
refrigerant oils ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . The correct
refrigerant oil depends on the manufacturer and version
of the air conditioner compressor installed ⇒ Air condi‐
tioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Capacities for
refrigerant R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant
oils .
Charging the refrigerant circuit with the wrong quantity of re‐
frigerant oil will cause malfunctions of the air conditioner.
♦ Too much refrigerant oil in the refrigerant circuit results in
higher pressures and a reduction in the cooling output of
the system.
♦ Too little refrigerant oil in the refrigerant circuit may result
in failure of the air conditioner compressor due to lubrica‐
tion problems.
Risk of corrosion in refrigerant circuit.
♦ Refrigerant oil absorbs moisture. Never use refrigerant oil
from containers which have been open for a lengthy period
⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ;
General information on air conditioning systems .
Important information:
As refrigerant oil is extremely hygroscopic, open containers must
be closed and re-sealed immediately after use to prevent mois‐
ture from entering.
4.2.2 Approved refrigerant oils for refrigerant

R1234yf
Note
♦ PAG (polyalkylene glycol) oil is highly hygroscopic (attracts

water); open containers should therefore be closed immedi‐
ately so that they are air-tight.
♦ PAG oil becomes unusable if it is stored in open containers for
a long period of time.

Caution
Charging the refrigerant circuit with the wrong refrigerant oil will
cause malfunctions of the air conditioner.
♦ The refrigerant circuit must only be charged with approved
refrigerant oils ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . The correct
refrigerant oil depends on the make and type of the air
conditioner compressor fitted.
Charging the refrigerant circuit with the wrong quantity of re‐
frigerant oil will cause malfunctions of the air conditioner.
♦ Too much refrigerant oil in the refrigerant circuit results in
higher pressures and a reduction in the cooling output of
the system.
♦ Too little refrigerant oil in the refrigerant circuit may result
in failure of the air conditioner compressor due to lubrica‐
tion problems.
Risk of corrosion in refrigerant circuit.
♦ Refrigerant oil absorbs moisture. Never use refrigerant oil
from containers which have been open for a long period
of time ⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - Gen‐
eral information; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair instructions; Refrig‐
erant and refrigerant oil .
Important information:
As refrigerant oil is extremely hygroscopic, open containers must
be closed and re-sealed immediately after use to prevent mois‐
ture from entering.
♦ The refrigerant oils used with refrigerant R134a are not ap‐
propriate for use with refrigerant R1234yf ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
♦ The special refrigerant oil to be used exclusively for refrigerant
circuits with refrigerant R1234yf is not always available on the
refrigerant oil market ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Refrigerant oils intended specifically for a particular air condi‐
tioner compressor can therefore be obtained from the replace‐
ment parts range ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ If a defective air conditioner compressor is replaced by a com‐
pressor from a different manufacturer, it is important to check
whether the refrigerant oil already in the refrigerant circuit
(from the removed compressor) is also approved for the new
compressor. If a different refrigerant oil is approved for the new
air conditioner compressor than for the removed compressor,
the refrigerant circuit must be cleaned (flushed) ⇒ Air condi‐
tioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit; Renewing components .
♦ Using other refrigerant oils may cause the system to fail, as it
cannot be guaranteed that they will mix and circulate with re‐
frigerant R1234yf to lubricate the air conditioner compressor.
♦ There are different refrigerant oils for “Denso”, “Delphi/Mahle”,
“Visteon” and “Sanden” air conditioner compressors ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue .
♦ The refrigerant oil (part no. G 055 535 M2, external designa‐
tion ND 12) for use in refrigerant circuits with “Denso” air
conditioner compressors is the same for mechanical and elec‐
tric air conditioner compressors ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ For refrigerant circuits with mechanically or electrically driven
“Sanden”, “Delphi/Mahle” or “Visteon” air conditioner com‐

pressors, use refrigerant oil with part no. G 052 535 M2

(external designation SP A2) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Note
♦ To ensure that air conditioner service stations do not always

need to be cleaned before starting work on a different type of
vehicle (due to the different refrigerant oils used depending on
the manufacturer of the air conditioner compressor), specified
small quantities (up to max. 10 %) of the total quantity of re‐
frigerant oil in the corresponding refrigerant circuit are permit‐
ted to meet a different specification from that of the air
conditioner compressor installed. On Audi vehicles, this
means that it is permitted to use max. 10 % refrigerant oil of
the type SP A2 on vehicles with a “Denso” air conditioner
compressor (with ND 12 refrigerant oil) or max. 10 % refriger‐
ant oil of the type ND 12 on vehicles with a “Sanden”, “Delphi/
Mahle” or “Visteon” air conditioner compressor (with SP A2
refrigerant oil). However, other refrigerant oils not listed here
must not be used (different properties due to different viscos‐
ity, different/missing additives etc.).
♦ Instead of using an air conditioner service station, refrigerant
oil extracted when emptying the refrigerant circuit can be add‐
ed via an open connection or, when valve -3- is removed, via
a service connection -1- or -2- using a commercially available
disposable syringe before evacuating the refrigerant circuit ⇒
Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General informa‐
tion; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service
station . This may be practical e.g. if the refrigerant oil specified
for the refrigerant circuit is normally only rarely used. Always
use fresh refrigerant oil ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . Service
connection -1- or -2- may be in a different location in the ve‐
hicle ⇒ “2.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit”, page 131 .
⇒ “4.2.3 Refrigerant oil capacities for refrigerant R1234yf”,

page 104
4.2.3 Refrigerant oil capacities for refrigerant

R1234yf
Note
♦ The compressor version may differ depending on the produc‐

tion period and engine ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ There may be different refrigerant oil capacities for the refrig‐
erant circuit depending on the type of air conditioner compres‐
sor ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ For further notes on refrigerant oil, refer to ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Repair
instructions; Refrigerant and refrigerant oil .
♦ ⇒ “4.2.2 Approved refrigerant oils for refrigerant R1234yf”,

page 102
♦ Layout and characteristics of refrigerant circuit ⇒ page 131

Ve‐ Pro‐ Total quantity Quantity of re‐ Differing char‐

hicle duction of oil in refrig‐ frigerant oil in acteristics of
mod period erant circuit in replacement this refrigerant
el cm3 compressor in circuit
cm3
Audi From 110 +/- 10 110 +/- 10 • “Denso” air
A6 / 06.16 conditioner
A7 on‐ compres‐
wards sor (e.g.
type “ 6
SES 14” or
“ 6 SAS
14”) with oil
separator
(with and
without air
condition‐
ing system
magnetic
clutch -
N25- )
Audi From R1234yf will R1234yf will • Electrically

A6 06.16 not be used not be used for driven air
e- on‐ for the time the time being conditioner
tron wards being (for re‐ (for refrigerant compres‐
frigerant R134a capaci‐ sor manu‐
R134a ca‐ ties, refer to ⇒ factured by
pacities, refer Air conditioner “Sanden”
to ⇒ Air con‐ with refrigerant
ditioner with R134a; Rep.
refrigerant gr. 87 ; Ca‐
R134a; Rep. pacities for re‐
gr. 87 ; Ca‐ frigerant
pacities for re‐ R134a/refrig‐
frigerant erant oil and
R134a/refrig‐ approved re‐
erant oil and frigerant oils
approved re‐
frigerant oils

Note
♦ The replacement compressor contains the full quantity of oil

intended for the refrigerant circuit. If the air conditioner com‐
pressor is renewed, the quantity of oil in the compressor must
therefore be adjusted accordingly ⇒ Air conditioners with re‐
frigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrig‐
erant circuit; Renewing components .
♦ At the start of production, all vehicles except the Audi A6 e-
tron were fitted with mechanically driven air conditioner com‐
pressors manufactured by “Denso”. Air conditioner compres‐
sors produced by other manufacturers may also be fitted at a
later date ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ At the start of production, the Audi A6 e-tron is fitted with an
electrically driven “Sanden” air conditioner compressor ( elec‐
trical air conditioner compressor - V470- with control unit for
air conditioning compressor - J842- ). There is no provision for
an air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- on this
air conditioner compressor.
♦ These air conditioner compressors are available as replace‐
ment parts with different refrigerant oil capacities and attention
must therefore be paid to the oil quantity in the compressor as
well as the exact part number ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
♦ The different oil quantities in the air conditioner compressor
may result from the design of the air conditioner compressor
(with or without oil separator at high-pressure connection) or,
in the case of identical air conditioner compressors, from the
design of the refrigerant circuit; pay attention to these quanti‐
ties. Too much oil in the circuit results in higher pressures and
a reduced cooling output of the system. Too little oil may lead
to lubrication problems in the air conditioner compressor.
♦ The air conditioner compressor may have been fitted at the
factory with a type plate indicating the part number and the
quantity of refrigerant oil in the air conditioner compressor.
4.3 Oil distribution

♦ During operation of the air conditioner, the refrigerant oil that
was in the air conditioner compressor before it was activated
for the first time is distributed throughout the refrigerant circuit.
♦ The extent to which the refrigerant oil is distributed throughout
the refrigerant circuit differs depending on the last air condi‐
tioner operating status before it was switched off, the ambient
temperatures etc. Therefore it is not possible to give generally
applicable information on the distribution of the refrigerant oil
in the refrigerant circuit. Therefore observe the notes on re‐
newing components of the refrigerant circuit ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing components
of refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit;
Renewing components .

80 – Heating
1 Overview of fitting locations - heater
Only one type of air conditioner is available for the vehicles in this
series. There is currently no provision for a heater separate from
the air conditioner.
All the information required for servicing the heating and air con‐
ditioning system can be found in “Air conditioner” (Repair group
87 in this Workshop Manual)
⇒ “1 Overview of fitting locations - air conditioner”, page 108 .
1. Overview of fitting locations - heater 107

87 – Air conditioning system

1 Overview of fitting locations - air con‐
ditioner
⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - components not located in
passenger compartment”, page 108
⇒ “1.2 Overview of fitting locations - components in passenger
compartment (front)”, page 122
compartment (rear)”, page 127
1.1 Overview of fitting locations - compo‐

nents not located in passenger compart‐
ment
⇒ “1.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - components not located in
passenger compartment, component group 1”, page 108
passenger compartment (rear)”, page 113
⇒ “1.1.5 Overview of fitting locations - additional or different com‐
ponents, vehicles with high-voltage system”, page 114
1.1.1 Overview of fitting locations - components not located in passenger com‐

partment, component group 1
108 Rep. gr.87 - Air conditioning system

1 - Auxiliary heater with auxili‐

ary heater control unit - J364-
2 - Circulation pump - V55-
❑ For vehicles with auxili‐
ary heater
3 - Coolant circulation pump -
V50-
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment version
4 - Coolant shut-off valve -
N82-
❑ Depending on equip‐
ment version
5 - Intake grille
❑ For fresh air intake
❑ Country-specific ver‐
sion: A filter designed to
stop the fresh air blower
drawing in dust and
sand may be fitted in‐
stead of the fresh air in‐
take grille for certain
countries with a high
dust level in the ambient
air (e.g. China) ⇒ Elec‐
6 - Fresh air intake
❑ Removing and installing
⇒ page 504
7 - Air quality sensor - G238-
with humidity sender in fresh
air intake duct - G657-
❑ Checking ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 617
8 - Heater coolant shut-off valve - N279-
❑ Depending on equipment version
9 - Heated rear window - Z1-
❑ Overview of fitting locations ⇒ page 113
10 - Ambient temperature sensor - G17-
❑ Checking ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
fault finding and Fitting locations
1. Overview of fitting locations - air conditioner 109


1 - Refrigerant pressure send‐

er ( -G395- / -G65- )
Fault Finding”) and
⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting loca‐
tions
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 148
Note
Different designation (depending on

vehicle). On the A6 e-tron, this
sender is referred to as the high-
pressure sender - G65- . On this
vehicle, it exchanges data with the
thermal management control unit -
J1024- . On all vehicles except the
Audi A6 e-tron, this sender is refer‐
red to as the refrigerant pressure
and temperature sender - G395- .
On these vehicles, it exchanges da‐
ta with the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault find‐
2 - Condenser
❑ With integrated receiver
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 148
3 - Receiver
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 148
4 - Expansion valve
❑ Exploded view ⇒ page 155
❑ Different versions depending on refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
5 - Condensation drain
❑ Checking ⇒ page 484
6 - Service connection (low-pressure side)
❑ For measuring, discharging and charging

Caution
Danger from escaping
pressurised refrigerant if
valve in refrigerant line is
defective.
Danger of frostbite on
skin and other parts of
the body.
Always
♦ discharge refrig‐
erant circuit before re‐
moving component; con‐
nection has no valve ⇒
Air conditioner with refrig‐
erant R134a; Rep. gr.
87 ; General information
on air conditioning sys‐
tems , or ⇒ Air condition‐
ers with refrigerant
R1234yf - General infor‐
mation; Rep. gr. 87 ; Re‐
frigerant circuit; General
description of refrigerant
circuit components .
❑ Different versions depending on refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf)

⇒ “2.16 Differences in service connections depending on refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf)”, page 227 and
⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
7 - Service connection (high-pressure side)
Caution
defective.
the body.
Always

8 - Air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280-

9 - Air conditioner compressor

❑ For correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue

1 - Plenum chamber water

drain (centre left)
❑ Cleaning ⇒ page 507
drain (right-side)
drain (centre right)
4 - Forced ventilation vent in
passenger compartment
(right-side)
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 113
5 - Forced ventilation vent in
passenger compartment (left-
side)
❑ Overview of fitting loca‐
tions ⇒ page 113
drain (left-side)


partment (rear)
1 - Forced ventilation vent (left-

side)
❑ Different versions ⇒
Electronic parts cata‐
logue
⇒ page 503
2 - Ventilation slots in luggage
compartment (left-side)
❑ Different versions and
layout. Shown on Audi
A7 in illustration
3 - Data bus diagnostic inter‐
face - J533-
❑ Via -J533- , operating
unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) exchanges
information via the data
bus with the other con‐
trol units (e.g. with con‐
venience system central
control unit - J393- , on‐
board supply control
unit - J519- ) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
ded Fault Finding”) and
tions
⇒ Electrical system;
Rep. gr. 97 ; Control
units; Removing and in‐
stalling data bus diag‐
nostic interface - J533-
4 - Heated rear window - Z1-
❑ The request for rear window heating is transmitted from the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) via the data bus to the convenience system central control unit - J393- . Activation is performed
via -J393- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
❑ Notes on operation of heated rear window ⇒ page 15
❑ Removing and installing rear window ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 64 ; Rear window;
Removing and installing rear window
5 - Convenience system central control unit - J393-
❑ Various vehicle systems (e.g. heated rear window - Z1- ) are activated, and signals from other compo‐
nents (e.g. signal from humidity sender - G355- ) are evaluated via -J393- (or onboard supply control
unit - J519- , depending on vehicle) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 57 ; Central locking system; Re‐
moving and installing convenience system central control unit - J393-
6 - Ventilation slots in luggage compartment (right-side)
❑ Different versions and layout. Shown on Audi A7 in illustration


7 - Forced ventilation vent (right-side)
❑ Different versions ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
8 - Remote control receiver for auxiliary heater - R64-
❑ For vehicles with auxiliary heater
❑ As soon as an activation signal from the auxiliary heater remote control hand transmitter is detected, the
auxiliary heater control unit - J364- interrogates the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). -
J255- then determines whether auxiliary heating mode is required to attain the temperatures set or
whether auxiliary ventilation mode is sufficient.
Note
♦ Make sure the air conditioner op‐

erating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) is correctly as‐
signed to the hand-held remote
control transmitter and to the re‐
mote control receiver for auxili‐
ary heater - R64- . There are
different versions of the hand-
held remote control transmitter
and -R64- for -J255- with part
number up to index “AH” (can be
identified e.g. by AC button) and
with part number from index “AJ”
onwards (can be identified e.g.
by A/C button).
♦ Possibly no function if incorrect
components are combined or if
coding or adaption are incorrect
(exact date of introduction on Au‐
di A6 and Audi A7 not yet final‐
ised, gradual conversion plan‐
ned from model year 2014
onwards) ⇒ Auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ;
Overview of fitting locations -
auxiliary/supplementary heater;
Overview of fitting locations -
components not located in pas‐
senger compartment , ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding”)
1.1.5 Overview of fitting locations - additional

or different components, vehicles with
high-voltage system
Components at front of vehicle and in plenum chamber
⇒ page 115
Components in plenum chamber and at rear of vehicle
⇒ page 118
For further information, refer to:
♦ ⇒ “9 Components for cooling high-voltage system - Audi A6 e-
tron”, page 559

♦ ⇒ “10 Components for cooling high-voltage battery - Audi A6

hybrid”, page 565
Components at front of vehicle and in plenum chamber
1 - Condenser
logue
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 148
Note
♦ With integrated receiver on Audi

A6 hybrid
♦ With connections for receiver on
Audi A6 e-tron
2 - Receiver
logue
❑ Exploded view of a con‐
denser with integrated
receiver (Audi A6 hy‐
brid)
⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view
- condenser, with re‐
ceiver and desiccant
cartridge”, page 151
⇒ “2.14 Removing and
installing receiver”,
page 218
Note
♦ Fitted to condenser on Audi A6

hybrid (with integrated receiver
on condenser)
♦ Connected to condenser via re‐
frigerant lines on Audi A6 e-tron
3 - Thermal management control unit - J1024-

❑ Only installed on Audi A6 e-tron
❑ Incorporation into vehicle electrical system ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting
locations

Note
Various functions of the air condi‐

tioner and the cooling function for
the high-voltage system compo‐
nents are controlled via the thermal
management control unit - J1024-
(⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Gui‐
ded Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams, Electrical fault
finding and Fitting locations).
4 - High-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- (with high-voltage heater (PTC) control unit - J848- )
❑ For all work on - Z115- (and on vehicles with high-voltage system), note additional warnings for working
on such vehicles ⇒ page 31 and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety pre‐
cautions when working on high-voltage vehicles .
❑ Incorporated into coolant circuit ⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - engine coolant circuit”, page 509
and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses
⇒ “7.11 Removing and installing high-voltage heater (PTC) Z115 , with J848 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page
536
Note
♦ -Z115- has a nominal power of

approx. 5000 watts. The nominal
power is only produced at low
coolant temperatures.
♦ Further notes
⇒ “3.10.5 Checking supplemen‐
tary heating - Audi A6 e-tron”,
page 94
5 - Coolant temperature sender 2 for thermal management - G903-

❑ Removing and installing ⇒ page 545 and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Connection diagram - coolant hoses
❑ Different versions. For correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Note
Transmits measured coolant tem‐

perature to thermal management
control unit - J1024- ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.


Note
♦ To remove: Release pressure in

coolant circuit, remove bolt
(tightening torque: 8 Nm) and de‐
tach -G908- from bracket ⇒ En‐
gine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Con‐
nection diagram - coolant hoses .
♦ Lubricate new O-ring with cool‐
ant before installing ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
♦ Transmits measured coolant
temperature to thermal manage‐
ment control unit - J1024- ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams, Electrical
7 - Coolant changeover valve 3 - N634-

❑ Incorporation into coolant circuit ⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - engine coolant circuit”, page 509
❑ Check activation of -N634- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (for -J1024- ).
⇒ “7.7 Removing and installing bracket with V618 and N634 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 529
Note
♦ The function of -N634- is equiv‐

alent to the function of -N279- on
vehicles with an auxiliary heater
⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting loca‐
tions - engine coolant circuit”,
page 509 and ⇒ Auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ;
Coolant circuit with auxiliary/
supplementary heater; Connec‐
tion diagram - coolant hoses .
♦ The designation and activation
of this valve varies depending on
the vehicle equipment. On vehi‐
cles without “auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater” as optional ex‐
tra, it is referred to as -N634- and
is activated by the thermal man‐
agement control unit - J1024- .
On vehicles with “auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater” as an option‐
al extra, it is known as -N279-
and is activated by the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- ⇒
Auxiliary/supplementary heater;
Rep. gr. 82 ; Coolant circuit with
Connection diagram - coolant
hoses and ⇒ Engine, mechan‐
ics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Connection diagram -
coolant hoses .

8 - Thermal management coolant pump 2 - V618-

⇒ “7.7 Removing and installing bracket with V618 and N634 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 529 and
⇒ “7.9 Removing and installing thermal management coolant pump 2 V618 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page
533
Note
♦ The designation of this pump can

vary. On vehicles with high-volt‐
age system (Audi A6 e-tron), it is
referred to as the thermal man‐
agement coolant pump 2 -
V618- , on vehicles without high-
voltage system as the coolant
circulation pump - V50- ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams, Electrical
♦ -V618- is activated via thermal
management control unit -
J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic test‐
er (“Guided Fault Finding”) and
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions
♦ Check correct installation posi‐
tion and operation of -V618- if
there is a problem with insuffi‐
cient heat output from the heater
and air conditioning unit with the
engine running, regardless of
whether -Z115- is activated
tions and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
9 - Electrically driven air conditioner compressor

❑ Different versions on Audi A6 hybrid and Audi A6 e-tron ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ Different activation and functions on Audi A6 hybrid and Audi A6 e-tron ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in
“Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
Note
This illustration shows the air condi‐

tioner compressor on the Audi A6 e-
tron.
Components in plenum chamber and at rear of vehicle

1 - Refrigerant shut-off valve ( -

N516- / -V424- )
❑ Different designations,
depending on vehicle
( refrigerant shut-off
valve 1 for hybrid battery
- N516- for Audi A6 hy‐
brid and refrigerant
shut-off valve - V424- for
Audi A6 e-tron) ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding
❑ Activated when air con‐
ditioner is switched off;
shuts off flow of refriger‐
ant to expansion valve
in heat pump and bat‐
tery cooling mode, and
therefore to evaporator
in front heater and air
conditioning unit.
❑ Different activation on
Audi A6 hybrid and Audi
A6 e-tron ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester in “Gui‐
ded Fault Finding” mode
and ⇒ Current flow dia‐
tions
❑ Fitted in plenum cham‐
ber (left-side)
Fault Finding”)
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 155
2 - Expansion valve with refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640-
❑ Checking ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
Note
The valve is activated by the thermal

management control unit - J1024-
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Gui‐
ded Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams, Electrical fault
3 - High-voltage battery heat exchanger

❑ Incorporation in coolant circuit of high-voltage system ⇒ page 520 and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses (Connection diagram - coolant hoses,
cooling components for high-voltage system)
For further information, refer to ⇒ Item 4 (page 120) .
❑ Check operation and cooling of heat exchanger via air conditioner ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding” for air conditioner and hybrid battery energy management system).


4 - Coolant pump for high-voltage battery - V590-
Connection diagram - coolant hoses (Connection diagram - coolant hoses, cooling components for high-
voltage system).
Note
♦ Activated by battery regulation

control unit - J840- (via coolant
pump relay - J235- ) ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault
♦ Checking activation and function
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in
“Guided Fault Finding” mode
♦ The temperature of the coolant
upstream of the high-voltage
battery heat exchanger is meas‐
ured by the coolant temperature
sender 1 for thermal manage‐
ment - G902- . The measured
values from this sender can be
read out via the thermal manage‐
ment control unit - J1024- ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
♦ If there is a problem because the
components of the high-voltage
system are not cooled and the air
conditioner cooling output is OK,
check that the high-voltage bat‐
tery heat exchanger is cooled
down ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
(for air conditioner and high-volt‐
age system). Make sure that
coolant is actually being cooled
by the high-voltage battery heat
exchanger
⇒ “7.3.2 Incorporation of air con‐
ditioner into coolant circuit of
and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester


Note

control unit - J1024- ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.
6 - Coolant expansion tank for high-voltage battery cooling system

❑ Only installed on Audi A6 e-tron in vicinity of right rear wheel
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection dia‐
gram - coolant hoses .
❑ Incorporation into coolant circuit; draining and filling cooling system ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses
❑ With coolant shortage indicator sender 2 - G837-
7 - Expansion valve with refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517-
❑ Only installed on Audi A6 hybrid
8 - Battery cooling module
❑ Only installed on Audi A6 hybrid


nents in passenger compartment (front)
⇒ “1.2.1 Overview of fitting locations - components in passenger
compartment (front), from left side”, page 122
compartment (front), from right side”, page 124
1.2.1 Overview of fitting locations - components in passenger compartment

(front), from left side
1 - Footwell vent (left-side)

❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 488
2 - Dash panel vent (left-side)
with -G628-
❑ “Deluxe” version: with
potentiometer in left
side vent - G628-
tions
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 488
Note
After renewing dash panel vent,

match end stops at potentiometer by
performing adaption of operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
3 - Left vent temperature send‐

er - G150-
tions
⇒ page 619
❑ An incorrectly installed vent temperature sender will cause flow noise
4 - Defroster vent for side window (left-side)
5 - Dash panel vent (centre left) with -G626-
❑ “Deluxe” version

Note

6 - Air conditioner operating unit

❑ Climatronic control unit - J255-
7 - Infrared sensor
❑ For determining temperature in passenger compartment
❑ A contaminated infrared sensor will cause problems with air conditioner control ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
8 - Heater and air conditioning unit (left-side)
❑ Dismantling and assembling ⇒ page 467
9 - Left footwell vent temperature sender - G261-
10 - Condensation drain (left-side)
11 - Front seat (left-side)
❑ Equipment version with seat heating, seat ventilation
❑ Notes on operation of seat heating ⇒ page 4
❑ Notes on operation of seat ventilation ⇒ page 10
❑ Servicing seat heating ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 74 ; Front seat covers and padding;
Overview - seat heating elements
❑ Servicing seat ventilation ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 72 ; Front seats; Overview of fitting
locations - electrical and electronic components


(front), from right side
1 - Right footwell vent temper‐

ature sender - G262-
tions
⇒ page 620
2 - Heater and air conditioning
unit (right-side)
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 392
⇒ page 460
❑ Dismantling and assem‐
bling ⇒ page 467
3 - Front seat (right-side)
❑ Equipment version with
seat heating, seat venti‐
lation
logue
❑ Notes on operation of
seat heating ⇒ page 4
❑ Notes on operation of
seat ventilation
⇒ page 10
❑ Servicing seat heating
⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 74 ;
Front seat covers and
padding; Overview -
seat heating elements
4 - Humidity sender - G355-
❑ Humidity sender is integrated in rain and light sensor - G397- and cannot be renewed separately in the
event of a fault. Renewing ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 96 ; Further lights and controls in vehicle interior;
Overview of fitting locations - further lights and controls in vehicle interior
5 - Dash panel vent (centre right) with -G627-

Note

6 - Sunlight penetration photosensor - G107-

7 - Windscreen defroster vent
8 - Defroster vent for side window (right-side)
9 - Dash panel vent (right-side) with -G629-
Note

10 - Right vent temperature sender - G151-

❑ An incorrectly installed vent temperature sender will cause flow noise
11 - Air duct for glove box cooling
12 - Evaporator output temperature sender - G263-
Note
♦ On Audi A6 e-tron vehicles (de‐

pending on version), the meas‐
ured value of -G263- can be
evaluated by the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255-
(as on all other vehicles in this
series) or thermal management
control unit - J1024- ) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow di‐
agrams, Electrical fault finding

♦ If the measured value is evalu‐

ated by -J1024- on the Audi A6
e-tron (and transmitted to -J255-
via the data bus), a different ver‐
sion of -J255- is installed ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Elec‐
13 - Condensation drain (right-side)



nents in passenger compartment (rear)
compartment (rear), from left side”, page 127
compartment (rear), from right side”, page 129
brid”, page 565

(rear), from left side
1 - Rear Climatronic operating

unit - E265-
❑ “Deluxe” version only
logue
⇒ page 558
❑ Currently no childproof
lock is available (intro‐
duction not yet finalised)
❑ If a childproof lock be‐
comes available at a lat‐
er date and is active in
the vehicle, the settings
for the rear air condition‐
er and seat heating can‐
not be altered ⇒ Own‐
er's Manual
❑ General notes
⇒ page 21
2 - Rear vent with -G630- / -
G631-
❑ In centre console
tions
Centre console; Explo‐
ded view - centre con‐
sole .
Note
After renewing rear vent, match end

stops at potentiometer by perform‐
ing adaption of operating unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) and
rear Climatronic operating unit -
E265- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester

3 - Potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538-

❑ Country-specific version
❑ “Basic” version only
❑ Combined with trim panel as one component, cannot be renewed separately
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Exploded view
- centre console .
4 - Heated rear left seat switch with regulator - E128-
❑ “Basic” air conditioner only
❑ Switch does not have self-diagnosis capability. Seat heating activation is only implemented if corre‐
sponding release is issued by onboard supply control unit - J519- ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
fault finding and Fitting locations and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for onboard
supply control unit)
5 - Heated rear right seat switch with regulator - E129-
❑ “Basic” air conditioner only
❑ Switch does not have self-diagnosis capability. Seat heating activation is only implemented if corre‐
sponding release is issued by onboard supply control unit - J519- ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
fault finding and Fitting locations and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for onboard
supply control unit)
6 - Rear seat bench
7 - Vent in B-pillar (left-side)
❑ “Deluxe” air conditioner only
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim
panels; Removing and installing B-pillar trim
8 - Vent temperature sender for rear left footwell - G637-
9 - Rear right chest vent temperature sender - G636-
❑ In air duct for rear vent
10 - Rear left chest vent temperature sender - G635-
❑ In air duct for rear vent



(rear), from right side
1 - Vent temperature sender

for rear right footwell - G638-
❑ “Deluxe” air conditioner
only
tions
⇒ page 620
2 - Control unit for air ionisation
system - J897-
only
⇒ page 623
3 - Ioniser
❑ Combined as one unit
with control unit for air
ionisation system -
J897-
4 - Vent in B-pillar (right-side)
only
Passenger compart‐
ment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing B-
pillar trim
5 - Button for air ionisation system - E677-
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim
panels; Removing and installing B-pillar trim
6 - Rear seat bench


2 Refrigerant circuit
⇒ “2.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit”, page 131
⇒ “2.2 Exploded view - condenser”, page 148
⇒ “2.3 Overview of fitting locations - refrigerant lines to rear, ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system”, page 153
⇒ “2.4 Exploded view - refrigerant lines”, page 155
⇒ “2.5 Removing and installing refrigerant pressure sender
( G395 / G65 )”, page 162
⇒ “2.6 Checking cut-in signal for air conditioner compressor reg‐
ulating valve N280 ”, page 165
⇒ “2.7 Disconnecting and attaching refrigerant lines”, page 169
⇒ “2.8 Removing and installing refrigerant lines with internal heat
exchanger”, page 183
⇒ “2.9 Removing and installing internal heat exchanger”,
page 187
⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing expansion valve”, page 190
⇒ “2.11 Removing and installing heat exchanger for high-voltage
battery”, page 199
⇒ “2.12 Removing and installing condenser”, page 205
⇒ “2.13 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at condenser”,
page 209
⇒ “2.14 Removing and installing receiver”, page 218
⇒ “2.15 Removing and installing desiccant bag/desiccant car‐
tridge”, page 225
⇒ “2.16 Differences in service connections depending on refrig‐
erant (R134a or R1234yf)”, page 227
⇒ “2.17 Removing and installing valve from service connection
(low and high-pressure sides)”, page 230
⇒ “2.18 Starting up air conditioner after charging refrigerant cir‐
cuit”, page 232
2.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit

⇒ “2.1.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit, vehicles without
⇒ “2.1.2 System overview - refrigerant circuit, Audi A6 hybrid (ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system)”, page 135
⇒ “2.1.3 System overview - refrigerant circuit, Audi A6 e-tron (ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system)”, page 141
2.1.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit, vehicles without high-voltage system

HD = High-pressure side
ND = Low-pressure side
2. Refrigerant circuit 131


regulating valve - N280-
❑ Checking activation and
operation ⇒ page 165 ,
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) and ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electri‐
cal fault finding and Fit‐
ting locations
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 237
❑ Different versions de‐
pending on refrigerant
(R134a or R1234yf) ⇒
logue
3 - High-pressure safety valve
Caution
valve is defective.
the body.
Always
nection has no valve.
4 - Oil drain plug

5 - Cap
❑ With seal
❑ Always screw on
❑ For measuring and discharging
❑ In area of suspension turret (left-side)

Caution
defective.
the body.
Always
er with refrigerant
R1234yf - General notes;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant
circuit; General descrip‐
tion of refrigerant circuit
components .

❑ Service connection is fitted in refrigerant line to internal heat exchanger
7 - Refrigerant line (low-pressure side)
8 - Evaporator
❑ The evaporator is manufactured with the refrigerant pipes permanently attached. If a repair is required,
the available replacement evaporators for vehicles with refrigerant R134a have refrigerant pipes which
are attached at a connecting point ⇒ page 406 and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ Removing and installing for vehicles with refrigerant R134a ⇒ page 406
❑ Removing and installing for vehicles with refrigerant R1234yf (and vehicles with refrigerant R134a for
which the evaporator is not available with a connecting point for the refrigerant pipes) ⇒ page 403
Note
♦ On vehicles with refrigerant

R1234yf, the refrigerant pipes
are permanently attached to the
evaporator; as no separable
connections are permitted in the
passenger compartment, evapo‐
rators with connecting points for
the refrigerant pipes must not be
installed on these vehicles.

♦ On vehicles which use refriger‐

ant R1234yf, no separable con‐
nections in the refrigerant circuit
(e.g. between the refrigerant
lines and the evaporator) are
permitted in the passenger com‐
partment. On these vehicles, the
heater and air conditioning unit
(with the evaporator housing)
must therefore always be re‐
moved, and the evaporator must
be renewed (as a complete unit)
together with the refrigerant lines
⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and
⇒ page 403 .
9 - Expansion valve
10 - Refrigerant line with internal heat exchanger
❑ In this refrigerant line, the hot liquid refrigerant flowing through the high-pressure side gives off energy
to the cold refrigerant vapour flowing through the low-pressure side, thus enhancing the efficiency of the
air conditioner
11 - Refrigerant line (high-pressure side)
❑ In area of suspension turret (left-side)
Caution
defective.
the body.
Always

❑ Service connection is fitted in refrigerant line to internal heat exchanger
13 - Cap
❑ With seal
❑ Always screw on


14 - Receiver with desiccant bag
Note
Depending on the version, the re‐

ceiver is integrated into or attached
to the condenser.
15 - Refrigerant pressure and temperature sender - G395-

❑ Tightening torque: 5 Nm
Note

16 - Connection with valve

17 - Condenser
18 - Pulley/drive unit
❑ Renewing pulley ⇒ page 252
❑ Renewing drive unit ⇒ page 237
2.1.2 System overview - refrigerant circuit,

Audi A6 hybrid (vehicles with high-volt‐
age system)
Note
The vehicles in this series with high-voltage systems are all fitted
with refrigerant circuits charged with refrigerant R134a.


WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
If work is necessary in the vicinity of high-voltage system com‐

ponents, perform a visual inspection of the high-voltage compo‐
nents and wiring to check for damage ⇒ page 31 and note ⇒
Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning instruc‐
tions for work on the high-voltage system .
If work is necessary on components of the high-voltage system,
de-energise the high-voltage system ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid;
Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage system and note ⇒

1 - Electrically driven air condi‐

tioner compressor
❑ Different versions on
A6 e-tron ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue
(R134a or R1234yf) ⇒
logue
Note

tioner compressor on the Audi A6
hybrid.
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 239
2 - Connection to evaporator in
battery cooling module
❑ Low-pressure side
Caution
pressurised refrigerant.
the body.
Only
♦ loosen bolts at joints
if refrigerant circuit is
empty.
3 - Cap
❑ With seal
❑ Always screw on
❑ Different versions (with primary sealing valve or Schrader valve) depending on refrigerant line; distin‐
guishing features ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General information on air
conditioning systems .
❑ For air conditioner service station for measuring pressure and discharging refrigerant circuit ⇒ Air con‐
ditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).

Caution
defective.
the body.
Always
tems .

6 - Evaporator in air conditioning unit
7 - Expansion valve
❑ For evaporator in air conditioning unit
air conditioner
10 - Evaporator in battery cooling module
11 - Expansion valve with refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517-
12 - Cap
❑ With seal
❑ Always screw on
❑ For air conditioner service station for measuring pressure and for discharging and charging refrigerant
circuit ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with
refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).

Caution
defective.
the body.
Always
tems .

14 - Refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for hybrid battery - N516-
❑ Fitted in plenum chamber (left-side)
Note
Different designations, depending

on vehicle ( refrigerant shut-off valve
1 for hybrid battery - N516- for Audi
A6 hybrid and refrigerant shut-off
valve - V424- for Audi A6 e-tron)
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
15 - Connection to evaporator in battery cooling module

❑ High-pressure side
Caution
defective.
the body.
Always
tems .


Note
Depending on the version, the re‐

ceiver is integrated into or attached
to the condenser.

Note


19 - Condenser
Note
♦ Different versions ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue
♦ With integrated receiver
2.1.3 System overview - refrigerant circuit,

Audi A6 e-tron (vehicles with high-volt‐
age system)
Note
The vehicles in this series with high-voltage systems are currently

all fitted with refrigerant circuits charged with refrigerant R134a.

WARNING

WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

If work is necessary in the vicinity of high-voltage system com‐

ponents, perform a visual inspection of the high-voltage compo‐
nents and wiring to check for damage ⇒ page 31 and note ⇒
If work is necessary on components of the high-voltage system,
de-energise the high-voltage system ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid;
Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage system and note ⇒

tioner compressor
parts catalogue
(R134a or R1234yf) ⇒
logue
Note

tioner compressor on the Audi A6 e-
tron.
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 239
2 - Joint with connection to
evaporator in high-voltage bat‐
tery heat exchanger
Caution
pressurised refrigerant.
the body.
Only
♦ loosen bolts at joints
if refrigerant circuit is
empty.
3 - Cap
❑ With seal
❑ Always screw on
❑ For air conditioner service station for measuring pressure and discharging refrigerant circuit ⇒ Air con‐
ditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).

Caution
defective.
the body.
Always
tems .

6 - Evaporator in air conditioning unit
7 - Expansion valve
❑ For evaporator in air conditioning unit
air conditioner
10 - High-voltage battery heat exchanger (evaporator)
12 - Cap
❑ With seal
❑ Always screw on
❑ For air conditioner service station for measuring pressure and for discharging and charging refrigerant
circuit ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with
refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).

Caution
defective.
the body.
Always
tems .

Note
Depending on version, the service

connection may also be installed in
the refrigerant line leading to the
high-voltage battery heat exchanger
(upstream of refrigerant shut-off
valve - V424- ). Different versions of
refrigerant lines ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
14 - Refrigerant shut-off valve - V424-

Note
Different designations, depending

on vehicle ( refrigerant shut-off valve
1 for hybrid battery - N516- for Audi
A6 hybrid and refrigerant shut-off
valve - V424- for Audi A6 e-tron)
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical
15 - Joint with connection to evaporator in high-voltage battery heat exchanger


Caution
defective.
the body.
Always
tems .

Note
♦ Depending on the version, the

receiver is integrated into or at‐
tached to the condenser on all
vehicles except the Audi A6 e-
tron.
♦ On the Audi A6 e-tron, the re‐
ceiver is a separate component;
it is connected to the condenser
by two refrigerant lines
⇒ page 148 .
17 - Refrigerant pressure and temperature sender - G395- / high-pressure sender - G65-

Note
♦ Different designation (depending

on vehicle). On the A6 e-tron,
this sender is referred to as the
high-pressure sender - G65- . On
this vehicle, it exchanges data
with the thermal management
control unit - J1024- ⇒ Current
♦ On all vehicles except the Audi
A6 e-tron, this sender is referred
to as the refrigerant pressure
and temperature sender -
G395- . On these vehicles, it ex‐
changes data with the operating
J255- ) ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding and Fitting
locations.


19 - Condenser
Note
♦ With additional connections to

receiver
♦ Different versions ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue

2.2 Exploded view - condenser

⇒ “2.2.1 Exploded view - condenser, vehicles with high-voltage
system”, page 148
⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view - condenser, with receiver and desiccant
cartridge”, page 151
⇒ “2.2.3 Exploded view - condenser, with connections to receiv‐
er”, page 152
2.2.1 Exploded view - condenser, vehicles with high-voltage system
Note
♦ The vehicles in this series with high-voltage systems are currently all fitted with refrigerant circuits charged
with refrigerant R134a.
♦ This illustration shows an air conditioner compressor as installed on the Audi A6 hybrid; a different air con‐
ditioner compressor version is installed on the Audi A6 e-tron ⇒ page 239 and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
1 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
2 - Refrigerant line
❑ To air conditioner com‐
pressor
logue
3 - O-ring
❑ Renew; for correct ver‐
sion refer to ⇒ Electron‐
ic parts catalogue
❑ Before installing, lubri‐
cate with refrigerant oil
⇒ page 97
❑ From condenser
logue
⇒ page 209
5 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
7 - O-ring
❑ Renew; for correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ Before installing, lubricate with refrigerant oil ⇒ page 97


Note
♦ On all vehicles except the Audi

A6 e-tron, this sender is referred
to as the refrigerant pressure
and temperature sender -
G395- . On these vehicles, it ex‐
changes data with the operating
J255- ) ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
locations.
♦ Different designation (depending
on vehicle). On the A6 e-tron,
this sender is referred to as the
high-pressure sender - G65- . On
this vehicle, it exchanges data
with the thermal management
control unit - J1024- ⇒ Current
9 - Electrically driven air conditioner compressor

Note
♦ This illustration shows the air

conditioner compressor on the
Audi A6 hybrid.
♦ Different versions depending on
refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf)
10 - O-ring
❑ To condenser
⇒ “3.4.2 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at electrically driven air conditioner compressor - Audi
A6 hybrid”, page 272
Note
This illustration shows a refrigerant

line as installed on the Audi A6 hy‐
brid; a different type of refrigerant
line is installed on the Audi A6 e-tron
12 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque ⇒ page 237
13 - O-ring


14 - Bolt
❑ 25 Nm
15 - Bolt
❑ 4.5 Nm
16 - Retaining clip
⇒ “3.4.2 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at electrically driven air conditioner compressor - Audi
Note
This illustration shows a refrigerant

line as installed on the Audi A6 hy‐
brid; a different type of refrigerant
line is installed on the Audi A6 e-tron
18 - Bolt
19 - Nut
❑ Bolt -item 18- may also be fitted instead of threaded pin and nut ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
❑ 2x
❑ 25 Nm
20 - Threaded pin
❑ Bolt -item 18- may also be fitted instead of threaded pin ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . Tightening torque:
25 Nm
❑ 2x
❑ Screw in hand-tight
21 - Condenser
22 - O-ring
❑ To refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517-
24 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm

2.2.2 Exploded view - condenser, with receiv‐

er and desiccant cartridge
Note
♦ Different condenser versions are fitted on vehicles without

high-voltage system and on Audi A6 hybrid vehicles with an
attached or integrated receiver ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The vehicles in this series with high-voltage systems are cur‐
rently all fitted with refrigerant circuits charged with refrigerant
R134a.
1 - Plug
logue
❑ With filter element
(strainer)
❑ Renew plug if damaged
⇒ page 97
❑ 2 Nm
2 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
3 - Desiccant cartridge
logue
⇒ page 225
4 - Receiver
logue
❑ Integrated in condenser
on this version
5 - Condenser
logue
❑ Detaching and attaching refrigerant line ⇒ page 209

2.2.3 Exploded view - condenser, with con‐

nections to receiver
Note
♦ Different condenser versions are fitted on the Audi A6 e-tron

with additional connections to the receiver ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
R134a.
1 - Nuts (or bolt)

❑ 2x
❑ 4.5 Nm
Note
Different versions ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue

logue
⇒ “2.14.2 Removing and
installing receiver with
desiccant cartridge - Au‐
di A6 e-tron only”,
page 220
Note
♦ Depending on the version, the

receiver is integrated into or at‐
tached to the condenser on all
vehicles except the Audi A6 e-
tron.
♦ On the Audi A6 e-tron, the re‐
ceiver is a separate component;
it is connected to the condenser
by two refrigerant lines.
3 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
cate with refrigerant oil ⇒ page 97
❑ Supply line from condenser
❑ Connect on correct side
❑ Return line to condenser
❑ Connect on correct side

6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
7 - Nut
❑ Bolt may also be fitted instead of threaded pin and nut ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ 9 Nm
8 - Condenser
9 - O-ring
10 - O-ring
2.3 Overview of fitting locations - refrigerant

lines to rear, vehicles with high-voltage
system
⇒ “2.3.1 Overview of fitting locations - refrigerant lines, vehicles
with high-voltage system”, page 153
2.3.1 Overview of fitting locations - refrigerant

lines, vehicles with high-voltage system
Note

Caution

♦ Only loosen bolts at joints if refrigerant circuit is empty.

1 - Bolt
2 - Refrigerant line (low-pres‐
sure side)
❑ On underbody (rear)
parts catalogue
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 157
3 - O-ring
❑ Renew
4 - Leadthrough for refrigerant
lines into luggage compart‐
ment
❑ Only on Audi A6 hybrid
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 157
Note
Refrigerant lines are not routed into

luggage compartment on Audi A6 e-
tron ⇒ page 159 .
5 - O-ring
❑ Renew
6 - Refrigerant line (high-pres‐
sure side)
parts catalogue
7 - Bolt
9 - O-ring
❑ Renew
❑ On underbody (front)
11 - Bolt
13 - Bolt
14 - O-ring
❑ Renew


❑ In engine compartment
17 - O-ring
❑ Renew
18 - Bolt
❑ In engine compartment
21 - O-ring
❑ Renew
22 - Bolt
24 - Speed nut
❑ 2.2 Nm
❑ On underbody
❑ On underbody
27 - Bracket
❑ For refrigerant lines
2.4 Exploded view - refrigerant lines

⇒ “2.4.1 Exploded view - refrigerant lines, expansion valve, inter‐
nal heat exchanger”, page 155
⇒ “2.4.2 Exploded view - refrigerant lines (front), vehicles with
⇒ “2.4.3 Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear), vehicles with
2.4.1 Exploded view - refrigerant lines, expan‐

sion valve, internal heat exchanger
Note


1 - Retaining clip
2 - Bolt
sure side)
❑ From condenser
❑ Detaching and attach‐
ing refrigerant line
⇒ page 209
⇒ page 205
4 - Union nut
❑ 16.5 Nm
5 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
6 - Refrigerant shut-off valve ( -
N516- / -V424- )
❑ Different designations,
depending on vehicle
( refrigerant shut-off
- N516- for Audi A6 hy‐
brid and refrigerant
shut-off valve - V424- for
Audi A6 e-tron) ⇒ Cur‐
rent flow diagrams,
Electrical fault finding
❑ Fitted in plenum cham‐
ber (left-side)
7 - O-ring
8 - Union nut
❑ 16.5 Nm
❑ To internal heat exchanger
10 - Bolt - M6
❑ 9 Nm
11 - O-ring
12 - Bolt - M6
❑ 9 Nm
❑ To internal heat exchanger


14 - O-ring
15 - Bolt - M8
❑ 2x
❑ 9 Nm
16 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 5.5 Nm
17 - O-ring
18 - Expansion valve
19 - O-ring
❑ The hot liquid refrigerant flowing on the high-pressure side supplies energy to the cold refrigerant vapour
flowing on the low-pressure side, thus enhancing the efficiency of the air conditioner
21 - Grommet
22 - Bracket
❑ For refrigerant line with internal heat exchanger
23 - Bolt
2.4.2 Exploded view - refrigerant lines (front),

Note


1 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
2 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
sure side)
❑ At front of underbody
(vehicle floor)
parts catalogue
⇒ page 169
4 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
sure side)
(vehicle floor)
parts catalogue
6 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
9 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
10 - O-ring
11 - O-ring
12 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm

2.4.3 Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear),

Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear), Audi A6 hybrid
⇒ page 159
Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear), Audi A6 e-tron
⇒ page 160
Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear), Audi A6 hybrid
Note
The vehicles in this series with high-voltage systems are all fitted with refrigerant circuits charged with refrigerant
R134a.

sure side)
❑ On vehicle floor (rear)
⇒ page 173
2 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
4 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
5 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
6 - Nut
❑ 2x
❑ 8 Nm
ment
⇒ page 177
8 - O-ring
9 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
10 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm


❑ To battery cooling module in luggage compartment
12 - O-ring
13 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
14 - O-ring
15 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
❑ To battery cooling module in luggage compartment
17 - O-ring
Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear), Audi A6 e-tron
Note
The vehicles in this series with high-voltage systems are currently all fitted with refrigerant circuits charged with
refrigerant R134a.


sure side)
(vehicle floor)
parts catalogue
⇒ page 169
sure side)
(vehicle floor)
parts catalogue
⇒ page 169
3 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
4 - Speed nut
❑ 2.2 Nm
5 - Bolt
M6 - 9 Nm
M8 - 25 Nm

❑ Detach from expansion valve ⇒ page 196
7 - O-ring
9 - High-voltage battery heat exchanger (evaporator)
10 - O-ring
❑ Detach from expansion valve ⇒ page 196

12 - Bracket
❑ For refrigerant lines
13 - Bolt
❑ 9 Nm
14 - O-ring
2.5 Removing and installing refrigerant

pressure sender ( -G395- / -G65- )
⇒ “2.5.1 Notes on refrigerant pressure sender ( G395 / G65 )”,
page 162
⇒ “2.5.2 Removing and installing refrigerant pressure sender
( G395 / G65 ) - Audi A6/A7”, page 163
⇒ “2.5.3 Removing and installing refrigerant pressure and tem‐
perature sender G395 - Audi RS 6/RS 7”, page 164
2.5.1 Notes on refrigerant pressure sender ( -

G395- / -G65- )
Note
♦ Different designation (depending on vehicle). On the A6 e-

tron, this sender is referred to as the high-pressure sender -
G65- . On this vehicle, it exchanges data with the thermal
management control unit - J1024- . On all vehicles except the
Audi A6 e-tron, this sender is referred to as the refrigerant
pressure and temperature sender - G395- . On these vehicles,
it exchanges data with the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
♦ The power supply for the high-pressure sender - G65- is pro‐
vided via the thermal management coolant pump relay -
J1141- ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations on the Audi A6 e-tron.
♦ The cooling output cannot be checked if -G395- ( -G65- ) has
been removed; the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- or thermal management control unit - J1024- ) does not
switch on the air conditioner compressor ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ The refrigerant circuit remains closed when removing -G395-
( -G65- ) (connection with valve).
♦ This vehicle should only be fitted with a refrigerant pressure
and temperature sender - G395- ( high-pressure sender -
G65- ) which exchanges data with the corresponding control
unit via the data bus ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ These vehicles must not be fitted with senders ( -G395- / -
G65- ) which transmit square-wave signals.
♦ RS models are fitted with a shallower condenser. With this
condenser, -G395- is not accessible from above.

2.5.2 Removing and installing refrigerant

pressure sender ( -G395- / -G65- ) - Audi
A6/A7
Note

Removing
– Remove lock carrier cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing attach‐
ments .
– Unplug electrical connector -A-.
– Unscrew refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- / -G65- )
-item B-.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following:
Tightening torques
♦ Tightening torque: 5 Nm
⇒ “2.2.1 Exploded view - condenser, vehicles with high-volt‐
Note
O-ring -B- ⇒ page 97 ; for correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue .
– Tighten refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- / -G65- )

-item A-.
– As a final step, interrogate event memory and erase any en‐
tries displayed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).


pressure and temperature sender -
G395- - Audi RS 6/RS 7
Removing
– Remove bumper cover (front) ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing
bumper cover .
– Unplug electrical connector -C-.
– Remove air duct -D-.
– Remove refrigerant pressure and temperature sender - G395-
-item B-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ Tightening torque: 5 Nm
⇒ “2.2.1 Exploded view - condenser, vehicles with high-volt‐
Note
O-ring -B- ⇒ page 97 ; for correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue .
– Secure refrigerant pressure and temperature sender - G395-

-item A-.
ing”).

2.6 Checking cut-in signal for air conditioner

compressor regulating valve - N280-
Note
♦ The following describes the procedure for checking a “Denso”

air conditioner compressor (type “6 SEU 14”) without air con‐
ditioning system magnetic clutch - N25- . Perform the check in
the same manner on vehicles with a different type of com‐
pressor or a compressor from a different manufacturer.
♦ The difference on air conditioner compressors with -N25- is
that a 3-pin connector may be installed ⇒ Current flow dia‐
grams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations.
♦ In the following the checking procedure is described for vehi‐
cles with a 6-cyl. TDI engine; the procedure may differ for
vehicles with a different engine (4-cyl., 6-cyl. or 8-cyl. engine).
♦ Not fitted on vehicles with an electrically driven air conditioner
compressor
♦ Certain malfunctions of -N280- (e.g. sticking valve or open cir‐
cuit in coil) can lead to problems with air conditioner compres‐
sor (no cooling output from air conditioner, evaporator icing up
etc.). If -N280- (and not air conditioner compressor itself) is
cause of problem, air conditioner compressor can be serviced
by renewing -N280- ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing components of refrigerant circuit , or
⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General infor‐
mation; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit; Renewing compo‐
nents .
♦ -N280- is not available as a replacement part for all air condi‐
tioner compressors. If -N280- cannot be obtained separately
for a particular air conditioner compressor (different versions
available), the entire air conditioner compressor must be re‐
newed if problems occur ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ On air conditioner compressors with -N25- , you may have to
discard plug contacts from connector housing on -N280- be‐
fore renewing -N280- ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing components of refrigerant circuit , or
⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit; Renewing components .
Preparations
– Switch off ignition.
– Remove noise insulation (front) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Exploded view - noise
insulation .

Test sequence
– Unplug electrical connector -B- at air conditioner compressor
regulating valve - N280- -A-.
– Use an adapter cable to re-connect connector -A- and con‐
nector -B- at air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- .

Note
♦ Different adapter cables must be used, depending on the ver‐

sion of the air conditioner compressor (with or without air
conditioning system magnetic clutch - N25- ). For example,
test instrument adapter/DSO (3-pin) - VAS 5257- must be
used for an air conditioner compressor without -N25- , and test
instrument adapter/DSO (2-pin) - VAS 5256- must be used for
an air conditioner compressor with -N25- . If no suitable adapt‐
er is available, you can establish the connection between
connector -A- and connector -B- with components from the
auxiliary measuring set - V.A.G 1594 C- .
♦ Alternatively, you can use an improvised adapter cable for this
test. For this you will need e.g. one 2-pin connector each
(-A- and -B-; part numbers 1J0 973 702 and 1J0 973 802 and
the corresponding plug contacts), two commercially available
sockets for banana plugs -C- and two cables (cross-section =
0.5 mm2) for an air conditioner compressor without -N25- .
♦ The air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- is ac‐
tivated by the onboard supply control unit - J519- when re‐
quested by the air conditioner operating and display unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic, testing
and information system VAS 5051 ("Guided Fault Finding")
locations.
♦ The top illustration shows an air conditioner compressor with‐
out -N25- on which the 2-pin connector -A- to the vehicle wiring
harness is plugged in directly at the air conditioner compressor
regulating valve - N280- (connector -B-). Depending on the
version of the air conditioner compressor, the connector -B-
may also be provided with a short wire.
♦ The activation of the air conditioner compressor regulating
valve - N280- is displayed in the measured value block of the
onboard supply control unit - J519- . The maximum control
current depends on the version of the operating and display
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic,
testing and information system VAS 5051 ("Guided Fault Find‐
ing") and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.
♦ The measured current flowing via the air conditioner compres‐
sor regulating valve - N280- is displayed in the measured value
blocks of the air conditioner operating and display unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) and the onboard supply control
unit - J519- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic, testing and information sys‐
tem VAS 5051 ("Guided Fault Finding") .
♦ If the required actual current does not flow via the air condi‐
tioner compressor regulating valve - N280- , check the positive
and earth connections of the onboard supply control unit -
J519- and the wiring between -J519- and -N280- on the basis
of the current flow diagram for open circuit, contact resistance
and interchanged components ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations.

– Connect probe - VAS 5051/8- to adapter cables.

– Test lead (signal wire) to contact -2- of connector -B-
– Test lead (screen, earth) to contact -1- of connector -B-
Note
On an air conditioner compressor with a different connector (e.g.

a 3-pin connector on an air conditioner compressor with -N25- ),
pay attention to the pin assignment when connecting the test ca‐
bles ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting
locations.
– On vehicle diagnostic, testing and information system - VAS

5051/- , set testing mode DSO (Digital Storage Oscilloscope).
– Then select 5 V/div = 0.5 ms/div (5 V DC and 0.5 milliseconds
per unit).
– Start engine.
– Set temperature on air conditioner operating and display unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) to maximum cooling output.
– Press AC or A/C button (with lamp indicating when air condi‐
tioner compressor is switched on) on air conditioner operating
and display unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) to activate
and deactivate air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- .
Depending on the setting of the air conditioner operating and dis‐
play unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), the display of the
oscilloscope will show:
– In “OFF” or “AC off” mode (indicator lamp in “AC” or A/C button
off), there is no square-wave signal ( air conditioner compres‐
sor regulating valve - N280- is not activated).

– In “Auto” or “AC on” mode (indicator lamps in buttons on) and

with the temperature set to maximum cooling output, there is
a square-wave signal with a pulse width -A- of between 75 %
and 100 % (regulating valve is activated).
Note
♦ The illustration shows a signal with a duty cycle of approx.

80 %.
♦ The pulse width -A- is governed by the required cooling output
and the electrical system voltage etc.; over the width of area
-A- the current is controlled via the air conditioner compressor
regulating valve - N280- by the onboard supply control unit -
J519- on the basis of the request from the air conditioner
operating and display unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ).
♦ The signal distance -B- is always 2 milliseconds (correspond‐
ing to a frequency of 500 Hertz).
♦ The duty cycle is derived from the ratio of pulse width -A- to
signal distance -B-.
– The setting on the air conditioner operating and display unit

( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) and the measured ambient
influences govern the pulse width of the square-wave signal
(duty cycle between 30 % and 100 %, the air conditioner com‐
pressor regulating valve - N280- is activated so that the com‐
pressor output required to obtain the specified temperatures
is achieved).
Note
♦ In “Auto” and “AC on” mode (indicator lamps in buttons on)

and with the temperature set to “Lo”, the air conditioner com‐
pressor regulating valve - N280- is activated so that the max‐
imum permissible current of approx. 0.65 A flows via the -
N280- (maximum compressor output).
♦ In control mode, the activation time is governed by the required
cooling output and the voltage of the vehicle's electrical sys‐
tem, for example; however, it is always long enough to achieve
a mean current of 0.3 A.
2.7 Disconnecting and attaching refrigerant

lines
⇒ “2.7.1 Removing and installing refrigerant lines to rear of vehicle
at front of underbody (vehicle floor) - vehicles with high-voltage
system”, page 169
⇒ “2.7.2 Removing and installing rear refrigerant lines at under‐
body (vehicle floor) - vehicles with high-voltage system”,
page 173
⇒ “2.7.3 Removing and installing leadthrough for refrigerant lines
into luggage compartment - vehicles with high-voltage system”,
page 177
⇒ “2.7.4 Removing and installing refrigerant lines to battery cool‐
ing module in luggage compartment - vehicles with high-voltage
system”, page 181
2.7.1 Removing and installing refrigerant lines

to rear of vehicle at front of underbody

(vehicle floor) - vehicles with high-volt‐

age system
Note

tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

♦ Removal lever - 80 - 200-
Removing
– On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 e-tron), switch
off (deactivate) auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's
Manual and ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
– Discharge refrigerant circuit ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with
refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air
conditioner service station), or ⇒ Air conditioner with refriger‐
ant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the
air conditioner service station .
– Remove bolt -2- and disconnect refrigerant line -1-.
– Seal off open lines and connections with clean plugs from en‐
gine bung set - VAS 6122- .

– Remove noise insulation (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐

terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing
noise insulation .
– Remove cover (centre) for underbody (left-side) ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim panels;
Removing and installing underbody trim panels .
– Remove bolts -3 and 4- and disconnect refrigerant lines
-1 and 2-.
Note
Different versions on Audi A6 hybrid and Audi A6 e-tron ⇒ Elec‐

tronic parts catalogue
– Unscrew nuts -5- from heat shield -6- for tunnel (centre) and
press unfastened section slightly to the side.
– Unscrew nut -3- from brackets -2- for refrigerant lines.

– Detach refrigerant lines (front) -1- downwards.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal; note the following.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.4.2 Exploded view - refrigerant lines (front), vehicles with
Note
♦ Observe fitting instructions for O-rings ⇒ page 97 .


– Renew O-rings; for correct version, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts

catalogue .
– Clean refrigerant line connections -3 and 5- and check for
damage.
– Make sure that O-rings -4- are correctly seated in grooves of
corresponding mounting.
– Check that dowel pin -2- (not fitted on all connections) is not
damaged and is seated correctly.
– Tighten bolt -1-.
– Evacuate and charge refrigerant circuit ⇒ Air conditioner with
refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr.
87 ; Working with the air conditioner service station .
– Re-install remaining components (removed earlier).
– For electrical connections and routing, refer to ⇒ Current flow
– Switch on ignition.
– Interrogate event memory of operating unit ( Climatronic con‐
trol unit - J255- ) and erase any entries displayed ⇒ Vehicle
⇒ page 232 .
Note
Observe notes on starting up air conditioner after charging ⇒ Air

conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General infor‐
mation on air conditioning systems , or ⇒ Air conditioners with
refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working
with the air conditioner service station; Starting up air conditioner
after charging refrigerant circuit .
2.7.2 Removing and installing rear refrigerant

lines at underbody (vehicle floor) - vehi‐
cles with high-voltage system
Note

tem .

WARNING

WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Removing
– Remove exhaust system (rear) ⇒ Rep. gr. 26 ; Exhaust pipes/
silencers; Exploded view - silencers .
– Remove cover (centre) for underbody ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Underbody trim panels; Removing and
installing underbody trim panels .
– Remove heat shield for tunnel (rear) ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Strips / trim panels / extensions; Re‐
moving and installing heat shield for floor .
– Remove heat shield for exhaust system (centre) ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Strips / extensions / trim
panels; Removing and installing heat shield for floor .
– Remove cross-piece ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 66 ; Underbody trim panels; Removing and installing tunnel
cross-piece .
– Lower rear axle until coil spring on left side can be moved to
the side ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr. 42 ; Sub‐
frame; Exploded view - subframe .
– Remove bolts -5 and 6- and detach refrigerant lines
-3 and 4-.
Note
Different types of refrigerant lines on Audi A6 hybrid and Audi A6

e-tron ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
– Unscrew nut -1- from bracket -2- for refrigerant lines.
– Move clear high-voltage cables -5- at bracket and underbody

(vehicle floor) -arrows-.
– Unscrew nuts -1 and 6- and detach bracket -2- for high-voltage
cables.


– Open quick-release retainer -4- and move refrigerant lines
clear.
– Press release tab and disconnect line -1- from secondary air
pump.
Audi A6 hybrid
Note
Different types of refrigerant lines on Audi A6 hybrid and Audi A6

e-tron ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue

-1 and 3-.
Audi A6 e-tron
– Disconnect refrigerant lines from expansion valve with refrig‐
erant shut-off valve 2 - N640- ⇒ page 196 .
All vehicles with high-voltage system
– Take out refrigerant lines between rear axle and underbody
(vehicle floor) towards front.
Installing
Tightening torques
Note



catalogue .
damage.
– Tighten bolts -1-.
refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit .
ing”).
⇒ page 232 .
Note

with the air conditioner service station .
2.7.3 Removing and installing leadthrough for

refrigerant lines into luggage compart‐
ment - vehicles with high-voltage sys‐
tem
Note
♦ Only on Audi A6 hybrid

♦ The vehicles in this series with high-voltage systems are all
fitted with refrigerant circuits charged with refrigerant R134a.
tem .

WARNING

WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Removing
-1 and 3- from underbody (vehicle floor).
– Remove luggage compartment floor ⇒ General body repairs,

interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Ex‐
ploded view - luggage compartment floor .
-2 and 4-.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and detach leadthrough for refrigerant

lines -1-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.4.3 Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear), vehicles with
Note
♦ If seal in leadthrough is damaged, apply silicone adhesive

sealant - D 176 001 A3- or similar at this location ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
♦ The bonding surface must be clean and free from grease when
applying the silicone adhesive sealant.
– Install refrigerant lines to battery cooling module on rear of

underbody (vehicle floor) ⇒ page 173 .
– Install refrigerant lines to battery cooling module in luggage
compartment ⇒ page 181 .
ing”).
⇒ page 232 .
Note
Also observe notes on starting up air conditioner after charging

⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General
information on air conditioning systems .

2.7.4 Removing and installing refrigerant lines

to battery cooling module in luggage
compartment - vehicles with high-volt‐
age system
Note

tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

♦ Engine bung set - VAS 6122-
Removing

– Remove bolts -1 and 3- and disconnect and remove refrigerant

lines -2 and 4-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.4.3 Exploded view - refrigerant lines (rear), vehicles with
Note


catalogue .
damage.
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⇒ page 232 .
Note

2.8 Removing and installing refrigerant lines

with internal heat exchanger
Vehicles with high-voltage system:


tem .
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tion.

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wiring.
warning sticker.
All vehicles:
WARNING

Note
Specific tools are required when discharging the refrigerant cir‐

cuit, and this work may only be performed by qualified personnel
information on air conditioning systems , or ⇒ Air conditioners
with refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws
and regulations .


Removing
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioners
with refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Working with the air conditioner service station .
– Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles):
♦ Detach refrigerant line from shut-off valve 1 ⇒ page 574 .
♦ Disconnect refrigerant line (front) to battery cooling module
from refrigerant line to internal heat exchanger ⇒ page 169 .
-3 and 4-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.4.1 Exploded view - refrigerant lines, expansion valve,
internal heat exchanger”, page 155
catalogue .
– If fitted, check that dowel pin -4- is not damaged and is seated
correctly.
– Check guide ring -2- at refrigerant line connection for damage.
– Insert O-ring -3- in groove -arrow- in connection for refrigerant
line -1-.
Note
♦ Lubricate O-rings lightly with refrigerant oil before fitting

⇒ page 97 .
♦ Make sure O-rings are seated correctly in groove -arrow- of
corresponding refrigerant line.

– Insert refrigerant lines -3 and 4- in corresponding connections.

– Tighten bolts -1 and 2-.
– Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles):
♦ Install refrigerant line from shut-off valve 1 ⇒ page 574 .
♦ Install refrigerant line (front) to battery cooling module
⇒ page 169 .
⇒ page 232 .
ing”).
2.9 Removing and installing internal heat

exchanger
Removing
– Remove plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and instal‐
ling plenum chamber partition panel .
Note
On vehicles in which the coolant hose is routed through the ple‐

num chamber partition panel it is only necessary to unfasten the
plenum chamber partition panel.
– Release fasteners -arrows A- and lift off pipe leadthrough -1-

-arrow B-.
– Detach refrigerant lines from internal heat exchanger
⇒ page 183 .
Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles):
♦ Remove refrigerant line from shut-off valve 1 ⇒ page 574 .
♦ Remove refrigerant line (front) to battery cooling module
⇒ page 169 .

– Move internal heat exchanger -1- clear at bracket; to do so,

release clip -5- -arrow- and open.
– Remove bolts -3, 4-.
– Detach refrigerant line -2- with internal heat exchanger from
expansion valve.
– Take out refrigerant line -1- with internal heat exchanger to‐
wards front, as shown.
– Vehicles in which coolant hose is routed through plenum
chamber partition panel: Push plenum chamber partition panel
-2- towards engine.
– Guide refrigerant line with internal heat exchanger through
underneath brake servo -3- (twist line while guiding through).

Installing
Tightening torques
catalogue .
– Clean connections at expansion valve -B- and at internal heat
exchanger -D- and check for damage.
– Thoroughly clean connection area of refrigerant lines and
check for damage.
– Insert O-rings -A and C- in groove on connection of internal
heat exchanger.
Note
♦ Coat O-rings lightly with refrigerant oil before fitting

⇒ page 97 .
♦ Make sure O-rings are correctly seated in groove -arrow- of
– Insert internal heat exchanger at expansion valve.

– Tighten bolts -E-.
– Attach refrigerant lines to internal heat exchanger
⇒ page 183 .
Vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles):
♦ Install refrigerant line from shut-off valve 1 ⇒ page 574 .
♦ Install refrigerant line (front) to battery cooling module
⇒ page 169 .
⇒ page 232 .
Note
Observe notes on starting up air conditioner after installing air

conditioner compressor ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Rep. gr. 87 ; General information on air conditioning systems , or
⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service station; Starting
up air conditioner after charging refrigerant circuit .

ing”).

2.10 Removing and installing expansion

valve
⇒ “2.10.1 Removing and installing expansion valve (front air con‐
ditioning unit)”, page 190
⇒ “2.10.2 Removing and installing expansion valve with N517 -
vehicles with high-voltage system”, page 193
⇒ “2.10.3 Removing and installing expansion valve with N640 -
vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 e-tron)”, page 196
2.10.1 Removing and installing expansion

valve (front air conditioning unit)
WARNING

Note
♦ Specific tools are required when discharging the refrigerant

circuit, and this work may only be performed by qualified per‐
sonnel ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ;
General information on air conditioning systems , or ⇒ Air
♦ Different versions depending on refrigerant (R134a or
R1234yf) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue

Note
After the air conditioner compressor is switched off, it might take

a relatively long period on this vehicle before the pressure in the
high-pressure side drops (the expansion valve is cold and the
pressure in the low-pressure side increases rapidly after the com‐
pressor is switched off, the expansion valve is closed and the
refrigerant can flow to the low-pressure side only slowly).

Removing
– Remove body brace ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep.
gr. 40 ; Suspension strut, upper links; Removing and installing
body brace .
– If necessary, remove plenum chamber partition panel ⇒ Gen‐
eral body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing
and installing plenum chamber partition panel .
Note
There are several versions of the plenum chamber partition panel

(depending on engine) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue . Depending
on the version of the plenum chamber partition panel (and thus
on the engine), the space between the plenum chamber partition
panel and the connection for the internal heat exchanger at the
expansion valve is not large enough for bolts -3, 4- to be removed
and for the internal heat exchanger to be detached from the ex‐
pansion valve while the plenum chamber partition panel is instal‐
led (e.g. vehicles with a 6-cyl. TDI engine with two turbochargers).
– Detach refrigerant lines from internal heat exchanger

⇒ page 183 .
– Move internal heat exchanger -1- clear at bracket; to do so,
release clip -5- -arrow- and open.
– Detach refrigerant line -2- with internal heat exchanger from
expansion valve.
– Unscrew bolts -A-.

– Detach expansion valve -B- from refrigerant lines to evapora‐
tor.

Installing
Tightening torques
catalogue .
– Insert O-rings -B and F- at connecting pipes -C and E- to
evaporator.
Note
♦ There are different versions of the expansion valve (identical

housing, but different characteristic curve). For correct version
refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Check refrigerant pipes to evaporator for dirt and damage.
⇒ page 97 .
♦ Make sure O-rings are seated correctly on connecting pipes
of evaporator.
♦ If the heat insulation -2- is not installed or is not installed prop‐
erly, the output of the air conditioner may be reduced (change
in set characteristic curve due to heat radiation).
– Retainer -D- must be positioned on connecting pipes as

shown.
– Insert expansion valve -A- at evaporator.
– Tighten bolts -G-.
– Install internal heat exchanger ⇒ page 187 .
⇒ page 232 .
Note


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valve with -N517- - vehicles with high-
voltage system
Note

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tion.

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warning sticker.
Removing

– Take electrical connector -2- out of bracket and unplug.

– Remove bolts -1-.
– Remove refrigerant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid battery - N517-
-item 3- from refrigerant lines to evaporator.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “10.3 Exploded view - battery cooling module”, page 568
– Clean connecting pipes -C- and -E- to evaporator as well as
connections at expansion valve and check for damage.
Note

housing but different characteristic control curve); therefore it
is important to observe the correct assignment ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
– Renew O-rings -B- and -F-; for correct version refer to ⇒ Elec‐
– Coat O-rings lightly with refrigerant oil before installing
⇒ page 97 .
– Make sure retainer -D- is positioned correctly on connecting
pipes -C- and -E- to evaporator.
– Tighten bolts -G-.
⇒ page 232 .
Note



valve with -N640- - vehicles with high-
voltage system (Audi A6 e-tron)
Note
♦ Only on Audi A6 e-tron

R134a.
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tion.

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wiring.
warning sticker.
Note
Specific tools are required for discharging the refrigerant circuit;

such work may only be performed by appropriately qualified per‐
Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Refrig‐
erant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).
Removing
– Remove diagonal strut (rear) for easier access ⇒ Running
gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive; Rep. gr. 42 ;
Subframe; Exploded view - subframe .


– Disconnect refrigerant lines -B, C- from expansion valve -F-.
– Seal off open refrigerant lines -B, C- and connections at ex‐
pansion valve -F- with clean plugs from engine bung set - VAS
6122- .

– Take electrical connector -B- out of bracket and unplug.
– Detach expansion valve -C- (with refrigerant shut-off valve 2 -
N640- ) from heat exchanger for high-voltage components
-F-.
Installing
– Clean connecting pipes to heat exchanger for high-voltage
components -F- as well as connections at expansion valve
-C- and check for damage.
Note

housing but different characteristic control curve); therefore it
is important to observe the correct assignment ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
– Renew O-rings -D- and -E-; for correct version, refer to ⇒

⇒ page 97 .
– Tighten bolts -A- (tightening torque for M6 bolts: 9 Nm).
– If fitted, check that dowel pin -4- at refrigerant lines is not dam‐
aged and is seated correctly.
– If fitted, check guide ring -2- at refrigerant line connection for
damage.
– Renew O-rings -3-; for correct version, refer to ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
⇒ page 97 .

– Check that O-rings -D- and -E- are seated correctly.

– Secure refrigerant lines -B, C- at expansion valve -F-.
– Tighten bolts -A- (tightening torque for M6 bolts: 9 Nm, M8
bolts: 25 Nm).
trol unit - J255- ) and thermal management control unit -
J1024- and erase any faults displayed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
⇒ page 232 .
Note

2.11 Removing and installing heat exchanger

for high-voltage battery
Note

R134a.
tem .
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WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

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wiring.
warning sticker.

WARNING

Note
Specific tools are required for discharging the refrigerant circuit;

such work may only be performed by appropriately qualified per‐
Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Refrig‐
erant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).
Removing
– Remove rear wheel housing liner (right-side) ⇒ General body
repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Exploded
view - wheel housing liner (rear) .
– Remove cross brace and diagonal strut (rear) for easier ac‐
cess ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive;
Rep. gr. 42 ; Subframe; Exploded view - subframe .

– Carefully open filler cap on coolant expansion tank -A- for high-
voltage system.
Note
There are different versions and different layouts of the coolant

expansion tank -A- ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system .
WARNING

♦ The cooling system is pressurised when the high-voltage
system is warm.
♦ To relieve pressure, cover the filler cap on the coolant ex‐
pansion tank for the high-voltage system with a cloth and
open carefully.
– Drain coolant from coolant circuit of high-voltage system ⇒

Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Draining and filling cooling system .
Note
To drain coolant, disconnect coolant hose -B- from coolant pump

for high-voltage battery - V590- -A- ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling sys‐
tem .

– Disconnect refrigerant lines -B, C- from expansion valve -F-.
– Seal off open refrigerant lines -B, C- and connections at ex‐
pansion valve -F- with clean plugs from engine bung set - VAS
6122- .

– Label position of coolant hoses -A, B- at connections to high-

voltage battery heat exchanger -C- (coolant hose -A- from heat
exchanger via coolant temperature sender 1 for thermal man‐
agement - G902- to coolant pump for high-voltage battery -
V590- and -B- from hybrid battery unit - AX1- )
⇒ “7.3 Incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit of
high-voltage system - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 520 .
Note
The heat exchanger is designed such that a specific direction of

flow is required to ensure maximum cooling of the coolant. The
coolant hoses must therefore be connected in the correct posi‐
tions
⇒ “7.3 Incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit of high-
voltage system - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 520 .
– Detach coolant hoses -A- and -B- from connections to heat

exchanger -C-.
– Unplug connector for refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640- -E-.
– Remove nuts -D- (or bolts) and then loosen and remove heat
exchanger -C-.
Note
♦ Different versions (secured with nuts -D- or bolts) ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue
♦ Seal off open connections in the lines at the connection point
using clean plugs, e.g. from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .

– Take electrical connector -B- out of bracket.
– Detach expansion valve -C- (with refrigerant shut-off valve 2 -
N640- ) from heat exchanger for high-voltage components
-F-.
Installing
– Fit expansion valve -C- (with -N640- ) to high-voltage battery
heat exchanger -F- ⇒ page 196 .

Note
When it has been removed, the heat exchanger -C- contains re‐
frigerant oil which must be returned to the refrigerant circuit
(together with the new components) ⇒ Air conditioner with re‐
frigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing components of refriger‐
ant circuit .
– Fit heat exchanger -C- on bracket.

– Fit nuts -D- (or bolts); tightening torque 9 Nm.
– Fit coolant hoses -A- and -B- in correct positions on connec‐
tions to heat exchanger -C-.
– Plug in connector for refrigerant shut-off valve 2 - N640- -E-.
– If fitted, check that dowel pin -4- at refrigerant lines is not dam‐
aged and is seated correctly.
– If fitted, check guide ring -2- at refrigerant line connection for
damage.
– Renew O-rings -3-; for correct version, refer to ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
⇒ page 97 .
– Check that O-rings -D- and -E- are seated correctly.

– Secure refrigerant lines -B, C- at expansion valve -F-.
– Tighten bolts -A- (tightening torque for M6 bolts: 9 Nm, M8
bolts: 25 Nm).
Note

♦ Observe fitting instructions for O-rings -D, E- ⇒ page 97 .

– Fill coolant into coolant expansion tank -A- for coolant circuit
of high-voltage system and bleed coolant circuit ⇒ Engine,
mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining
and filling cooling system .
Note
Special procedures are required for bleeding the coolant circuit

of the high-voltage system. For example, the coolant pump for
high-voltage battery - V590- must be activated (e.g. via the ther‐
mal management control unit - J1024- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Engine, mechanics;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling
system .
– Re-install remaining components removed previously in re‐

verse order and/or re-attach detached components.
refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit (Air condi‐
tioner with refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit; Working with
the air conditioner service station).
⇒ page 232 .
Note

2.12 Removing and installing condenser
Note
There are different versions of the condenser, depending on the

vehicle. Depending on the version, the receiver (for example) is
integrated into or attached to the condenser on all vehicles except
the Audi A6 e-tron. On the Audi A6 e-tron, the receiver is a sep‐
arate component; it is connected to the condenser by two refrig‐
erant lines ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Removing
Audi RS 6 / RS 7:
– Remove impact bar ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing impact bar .

Audi A6 e-tron
Audi A6/A7:
ments .
– If fitted, remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach air duct -1-.
– Remove bolts -arrows-.

– Detach air duct -1- at intermediate flange -2- for air cleaner
housing.

– Detach refrigerant lines from condenser ⇒ page 209 .
– Release retaining tabs -arrows A- and detach air duct -1- (left
and right) -arrow B-.
Audi A6 e-tron

– Remove nut -A- (tightening torque: 9 Nm) and disconnect re‐

frigerant lines leading to receiver -B, C- from condenser -F-.
Note
Seal off open connections in the lines at the connection point and
at condenser using clean plugs, e.g. from engine bung set - VAS
6122- .
All vehicles with high-voltage system:

– Detach radiator (front) -1- upwards, swivel to one side together
with air duct -2- and place to one side with connected coolant
hoses.

All vehicles (continued):

– Unplug electrical connector at refrigerant pressure sender ( -
G395- / -G65- ).
Note

– Have a 2nd mechanic release retaining clips -1- in direction of

-arrow A- and lift condenser -2- out of mountings on radiator
-arrows B-.
Installing
Note
♦ Installing radiators and condensers ⇒ page 44

♦ When it has been removed, the condenser contains refrigerant
oil which must be returned to the refrigerant circuit (together
with the new condenser) ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing components of refrigerant cir‐
cuit , or ⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General
information; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit; Renewing com‐
ponents .
– Attach refrigerant lines to condenser ⇒ page 209 .

– Attach refrigerant lines from receiver at condenser (Audi A6 e-
tron only). ⇒ page 215
– Install cooler for power and control electronics for electric drive
(vehicles with high-voltage system only) ⇒ Engine, mechan‐
ics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Radiator/radiator fans; Exploded view -
radiator/radiator fans .
⇒ page 232 .
Note

After completing the repairs, perform the following work on the

operating unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”):

2.13 Detaching and attaching refrigerant

lines at condenser
⇒ “2.13.1 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at condenser”,
page 209
⇒ “2.13.2 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at condenser
- vehicles with high-voltage system”, page 212
⇒ “2.13.3 Separating refrigerant lines (leading to receiver) from
condenser”, page 215
2.13.1 Detaching and attaching refrigerant

lines at condenser
WARNING

Note

and regulations .

Removing
ments .
Audi RS 6 / RS 7:
– Remove bumper cover (front) ⇒ General body repairs, exte‐
rior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing
bumper cover .


– Remove closure plate for bumper cover ⇒ General body re‐

pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and
installing attachments .

Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2.1 Exploded view - condenser, vehicles with high-volt‐
catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note

⇒ page 97 .
– Insert refrigerant lines in corresponding connection at con‐

denser.
– Tighten bolts.
⇒ page 232 .
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lines at condenser - vehicles with high-
voltage system
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warning sticker.

Removing
– Unplug electrical connector -7- and remove from bracket -1-.
– Counterhold shut-off valve 1 -item 2- and unscrew union nut
-3-.
– Remove bolt -4-.

– Remove wheel housing liner (front left) ⇒ General body re‐

pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Removing
and installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Open retainer -1- in wheel housing and move refrigerant line
-2- clear.
– Remove air intake grille ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.

gr. 63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments .
– Remove bolt -1- and disconnect refrigerant line -2- from con‐
denser.
– Take refrigerant line out towards wheel housing, rotating it.
Installing
Tightening torques
Note


catalogue .
– Screw in union nut -3- by hand until it makes contact.
– Counterhold shut-off valve 1 -item 2- and tighten union nuts
fully.
Note
When tightening the union nuts, make sure not to strain the re‐
frigerant lines.


catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note


trol unit - J255- ), thermal management control unit - J1024-
(only on Audi A6 e-tron) and control unit for air conditioning
compressor - J842- , and erase any faults displayed ⇒ Vehicle
⇒ page 232 .
Note

2.13.3 Separating refrigerant lines (leading to

receiver) from condenser
Note

R134a.
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WARNING

tion.
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wiring.
warning sticker.


Detaching
WARNING


– Remove nut -A- (tightening torque: 9 Nm) and disconnect re‐

frigerant lines leading to receiver -B, C- from condenser -F-.
Note
at condenser using clean plugs, e.g. from engine bung set - VAS
6122- .
Attaching
Note

– Renew O-rings -D, E-; for correct version, refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue .
⇒ page 232 .
Note

2.14 Removing and installing receiver

⇒ “2.14.1 Removing and installing receiver from condenser - not
Audi A6 e-tron”, page 218
⇒ “2.14.2 Removing and installing receiver with desiccant car‐
tridge - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 220
2.14.1 Removing and installing receiver from

condenser - not Audi A6 e-tron
Note
Depending on the version of the condenser, the receiver may be

attached to or integrated into the condenser. Renew desiccant
cartridge (for condenser with integrated receiver) ⇒ page 225 .

WARNING

Removing
ments .
– If fitted, remove bolts -arrows-.
– Detach air duct -1-.

– Detach air duct -1- at intermediate flange -2- for air cleaner
housing.
– On vehicles without charge air cooler, remove closure plate
for bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments .
– Remove charge air cooler ⇒ Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system;
Removing and installing charge air cooler .
– Push up protective collar -B- at connection point.

– Unscrew bolt -C- and lift off bracket -D-.
– Pull receiver -F- upwards out of condenser -E- -arrow-.
Note
♦ Make sure that the rubber grommet -B- is not lost when de‐
taching the receiver.
♦ Seal the open connections at the receiver and condenser with
suitable caps (to prevent dirt and moisture from entering).
Installing
catalogue .

– Clean contact surface of condenser -C-.

– Check connections at condenser and receiver for damage.
– Insert O-rings -D and E- in grooves -arrows- in corresponding
connections.
Note

⇒ page 97 .
♦ Check refrigerant pipes to evaporator for dirt and damage.
corresponding connection.
– Position receiver -B- on condenser and tighten bolts.

Tightening torques
♦ Receiver to condenser: 10 Nm
– Fit protective collar -A- over connection point.
⇒ page 232 .
Note


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2.14.2 Removing and installing receiver with

desiccant cartridge - Audi A6 e-tron only
Note

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tion.
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wiring.
warning sticker.


Removing
WARNING

– Remove bolts -A- (tightening torque: 9 Nm) and disconnect

refrigerant lines -B, C- from receiver -F-.
Note
at receiver using clean plugs, e.g. from engine bung set - VAS
6122- .

– Remove nut -A- (or bolt) (tightening torque: 4.5 Nm) and de‐
tach receiver -B- from bracket.
Note
Different versions ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
Installing
Note

♦ When it has been removed, the receiver contains refrigerant
oil which must be returned to the refrigerant circuit (together
with the new receiver) ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing components of refrigerant cir‐
cuit .

– Renew O-rings -D, E-; for correct version, refer to ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue .
Note

⇒ page 97 .
♦ Check connections on refrigerant lines leading to receiver for
dirt and damage.
♦ Make sure O-rings are seated correctly in groove of corre‐
sponding connection.

⇒ page 232 .
Note


⇒ page 232 .
Note


2.15 Removing and installing desiccant bag/

desiccant cartridge
Note
♦ Not on Audi A6 e-tron

♦ Removing and installing receiver with desiccant cartridge (Au‐
di A6 e-tron only) ⇒ page 220 .
WARNING

Note

General information on air conditioning systems , or ⇒ Air
♦ There are different versions of the condenser and the integra‐
ted desiccant cartridge. For correct version refer to ⇒ Elec‐
Removing
– On vehicles without charge air cooler, remove closure plate
for bumper cover ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr.
63 ; Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments .
– Remove charge air cooler ⇒ Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system;
Removing and installing charge air cooler .

– Check pressure in refrigerant circuit via pressure gauge of air

conditioner service station ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Work‐
ing with the air conditioner service station .
WARNING

♦ Only remove the plug when the pressure in the refrigerant
circuit is equal to or less than the atmospheric pressure.
– Unscrew plug -A-.

– Using long-nose pliers, pull desiccant cartridge -D- out of re‐
ceiver -E-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “2.2.2 Exploded view - condenser, with receiver and desic‐
cant cartridge”, page 151
Note
The plug, O-ring and desiccant cartridge must always be renewed

after the receiver has been opened ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Check threads and sealing surfaces of receiver at condenser

for dirt or damage via opening.
Note
♦ Keep bag with air-tight seal containing desiccant cartridge

closed as long as possible. Only open bag immediately before
inserting desiccant cartridge in condenser. After opening bag,
desiccant cartridge soon becomes saturated with moisture
from ambient air and becomes unusable.
♦ Lubricate O-ring of plug slightly with refrigerant oil before fitting
⇒ page 97 .

– Take desiccant cartridge -D- out of its bag and insert it in re‐
ceiver -E- of condenser.
– Fit and screw in plug -A-.
⇒ page 232 .
Note


ing”).
2.16 Differences in service connections de‐

pending on refrigerant (R134a or
R1234yf)
Note
♦ Only use valves and connections which are resistant to the

corresponding refrigerant (R134a and/or R1234yf) and related
refrigerant oils ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The service connections for the refrigerant circuits are de‐
signed such that only the specified service couplings for the
specified refrigerant (R134a or R1234yf) can be connected.
♦ These illustrations show service connections in which a
Schrader valve (needle valve or push pin) is installed. How‐
ever, depending on the vehicle version or the type of refriger‐
ant etc., service connections with a primary sealing valve (ball
valve) may also be installed (different technology).
♦ Arrangement in vehicle and in refrigerant circuit
⇒ “1.1 Overview of fitting locations - components not located
in passenger compartment”, page 108 and
⇒ “2.1 System overview - refrigerant circuit”, page 131
♦ There are different connections (outer diameter) for high and
low-pressure sides.
♦ Discharge refrigerant circuit before removing valves or valve
cores ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Re‐
frigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service sta‐
tion), or ⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General
information; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner
service station .
♦ Removing and installing valve from service connection (low
and high-pressure sides) ⇒ page 230 .
♦ Always screw on sealing caps with seal.

Service connections (refrigerant R134a and R1234yf)
WARNING
Before removing valves -B, E-, connect the air conditioner

service station and extract refrigerant. Refrigerant circuit must
be empty; danger of injury ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working
with the air conditioner service station .
♦ Cap for service connection (high-pressure side) -A- with seal

-G-
♦ Valve core on high-pressure side (version: Schrader valve or
needle valve) -B-
♦ Service connection (high-pressure side) -C-
♦ Cap for service connection (high-pressure side) -D- with seal
-G-
♦ Valve core on low-pressure side (version: Schrader valve or
needle valve) -E-
♦ Service connection (low-pressure side) -F-

Note
♦ Service connections -C, F- for refrigerant R134a and R1234yf

are available in different versions (depending on manufactur‐
er), with different sealing caps -A, D- and valves -B, E-. Ensure
correct assignment ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Sealing caps -A, D- for the service connections on the R134a
refrigerant circuit are currently black. The sealing caps for the
service connections on the R1234yf refrigerant circuit are cur‐
rently grey. The refrigerant type (e.g. “R1234yf”) may also be
printed on the sealing caps.
♦ After connecting, carefully screw the handwheel of the service
coupling into the quick-release coupling adapter only to the
extent required to reliably open the valve -B, E- in the service
connection (observe the pressure gauge; do not open the
valve -B, E- too far).
♦ The service connections -C, F- for R134a and R134yf refrig‐
erant circuits are designed such that only the service couplings
specified for the corresponding refrigerant can be connected
(different dimensions ⇒ page 229 ).
♦ Service connections -C, F-, for example, are soldered into a
refrigerant line and therefore cannot be renewed separately.
♦ To remove and install the valves -B, E- (with the refrigerant
circuit drained), make use of an adapter from the socket -
T10364- for example ⇒ page 230 .
♦ Take care when tightening the valves -B, E- (low torque)
⇒ page 230 .
♦ These valves are available in different versions with differing
tightening torques. Tightening torque for valve core -C-with a
VG5 thread (5.2 x 0.7 mm tyre valve): 0.4 Nm. +- 0.1 Nm;
tightening torque for valve core with an M6 x 0.75 mm thread:
0.9 Nm +- 0.1 Nm; tightening torque for valve core with an M8
x 1.0 mm: 2.0 Nm +- 0.2 Nm.
♦ There are different versions of valve caps -A, D-; therefore
tightening torques vary. Tightening torque for valve cap with
M8 x 1 mm or M10 x 1 mm thread: 0.4 Nm +- 0.1 Nm.
Dimensions of service connections

♦ Valve core -A- (different versions) ⇒ Air conditioner with re‐

frigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General information on air
conditioning systems , and ⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant
R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant cir‐
cuit; General description of refrigerant circuit components .
♦ Service connection -B- (different versions on high-pressure
and low-pressure side depending on refrigerant)
Dimensions of serv‐ Service connec‐ Service connection
ice connections -B- tion (refrigerant (refrigerant
R134a) R1234yf)
High- Low- High- Low-
pressure pres‐ pressure pressure
side sure side side
side
Outer diameter -D1- 16.0 mm 13.0 17.0 mm 14.0 mm
mm
Outer diameter -D2- 14.0 mm 11.0 13.0 mm 12.0 mm
mm
Offset -L1- 4.6 mm 6.15 9.0 mm 4.75 mm
mm
Offset -L2- 8.16 mm 9.16 12.5 mm 7.2 mm
mm
Installation position of 6.1 - 7.1 6.1 - 7.1 8.3 - 9.3 8.3 - 9.3
valve (not actuated) mm mm mm mm
-C-
2.17 Removing and installing valve from

service connection (low and high-pres‐
sure sides)
WARNING

Note

information on air conditioning systems , and ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant
circuit; General description of refrigerant circuit components .

♦ Socket - T10364-

Removing
– Unscrew caps (with seal) -2- or -3-.
– Unscrew valve -1- from service connection using a suitable
adapter from socket - T10364- .
Note
For further information on the service connection, refer to

⇒ page 227 , ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.
87 ; General information on air conditioning systems , or ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Refrigerant circuit; General description of refrigerant circuit com‐
ponents .
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Screw valve -1- into service connection using a suitable adapt‐
er from socket - T10364- (tightening torque ⇒ page 227 ).
⇒ page 232 .
Note


ing”).

2.18 Starting up air conditioner after charging

refrigerant circuit
⇒ “2.18.1 Procedure if it is unavoidable to start the engine with an
empty refrigerant circuit”, page 232
⇒ “2.18.2 Procedure when starting the engine for the first time
after charging the refrigerant circuit”, page 233
2.18.1 Procedure if it is unavoidable to start the

engine with an empty refrigerant circuit
Caution
Risk of damage to the mechanically driven air conditioner com‐

pressor if the engine is run with the refrigerant circuit empty ⇒
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant
circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General
notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service
station; Discharging refrigerant circuit .
♦ The air conditioner compressor is always driven when the
engine is running (there is no magnetic clutch). Therefore
do not start the engine unless the refrigerant circuit has
been properly assembled.
♦ If, for example, the refrigerant lines are not connected to
the air conditioner compressor when the engine is run‐
ning, the compressor might heat up (internal heat gener‐
ation) so much that this can lead to irreparable damage to
the compressor.
♦ If possible, only start the engine with the refrigerant circuit
filled.
♦ Do not start the engine while or after evacuating the re‐
frigerant circuit ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a;
Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioners with
refrigerant R1234yf - General information; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Working with the air conditioner service station; Evacuat‐
ing refrigerant circuit .
♦ The engine should only run as long as absolutely neces‐
sary.
Note
The air conditioner compressor is equipped with an internal oil

circuit to prevent damage if the refrigerant circuit is empty. For
this there must still be a residual quantity of refrigerant oil in the
• The refrigerant circuit must be assembled completely.

• The refrigerant circuit must not be under vacuum.
• The engine speed must not exceed 2500 rpm.
• The engine should only run as long as absolutely necessary
(e.g. to move the vehicle in the workshop).
• If air conditioner compressor was removed previously: There
must be at least a quarter of the amount of refrigerant oil
specified for this refrigerant circuit in the compressor.

Note
If only the refrigerant has been extracted (without removing the

air conditioner compressor), the design of the refrigerant circuit
ensures that there is sufficient refrigerant oil in the compressor to
maintain lubrication of the compressor for a brief operating period.
2.18.2 Procedure when starting the engine for

the first time after charging the refriger‐
ant circuit
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Caution
♦ After installing the electrically driven air conditioner com‐

pressor and then charging the refrigerant circuit, first start
up the compressor via the “Compressor run-in” function of
the basic setting routine. Otherwise, the air conditioner
compressor may be damaged if refrigerant oil has accu‐
mulated in the compression chamber of the air conditioner
compressor due to inappropriate storage prior to installa‐
tion ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding”
mode for air conditioner and battery regulation.
♦ An electrically driven air conditioner compressor may only
be activated when the refrigerant circuit is charged. Run‐
ning the air conditioner compressor with the refrigerant
circuit empty could lead to compressor damage ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for air condition‐
er and battery regulation).
• All components removed have been re-installed.

• The refrigerant circuit is charged ⇒ Air conditioner with refrig‐
erant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air
conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep.
gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service station; Start‐
ing up air conditioner after charging .

– Interrogate event memory and erase any entries displayed

– On vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles): Start
up electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- via “Com‐
pressor run-in” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode for air conditioner and battery regulation.
– Open all dash panel vents and any vents in B-pillar.
• Lamp in AC button -9- is off.
– Start engine with air conditioner compressor switched off and
run at idling speed for at least 5 minutes.
mode on operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- and
also on -E265- if fitted); lamps in AUTO button(s) and AC button
will light up.
• Lamps in buttons -2, 4 and 9- light up.

• Lamps in buttons -3 and 6- light up.

Note
When you press the SYNC button -10- on -J255- (“deluxe” version
only), the settings for the driver side are also applied for the front
passenger side and for -E265- .

– On vehicles with rear Climatronic operating and display unit -
E265- , also set rear temperature to “cold” (for left and right
side).
Note
If you press the SYNC button beforehand, the settings for the driv‐
er side are also applied for the front passenger side and for -E265-
(if fitted).
– Run air conditioner compressor with engine at idling speed for

at least 5 minutes.
Note


3 Air conditioner compressor

⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - drive unit for air conditioner compressor”,
page 237
⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - pulley”, page 252
⇒ “3.3 Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at
bracket”, page 257
⇒ “3.4 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at air conditioner
compressor”, page 270
⇒ “3.5 Removing and installing air conditioner compressor”, page
286
⇒ “3.6 Removing and installing air conditioning system magnetic
clutch N25 ”, page 315
⇒ “3.7 Removing and installing pulley”, page 318
⇒ “3.8 Unfastening and securing air conditioner compressor drive
shaft”, page 323
⇒ “3.9 Removing and installing air conditioner compressor drive
shaft”, page 325
⇒ “3.10 Removing and installing drive plate with overload protec‐
tion”, page 326
⇒ “3.11 Checking and adjusting concentricity of drive plate with
overload protection”, page 327
⇒ “3.12 Removing and installing drive plate at air conditioner
compressor”, page 327
⇒ “3.13 Removing and installing drive plate with roller bearing”,
page 329
3.1 Exploded view - drive unit for air condi‐

tioner compressor
⇒ “3.1.1 Exploded view - drive unit for air conditioner compressor,
vehicles with 4-cyl. petrol engine”, page 237
⇒ “3.1.2 Exploded view - electrically driven air conditioner com‐
pressor, Audi A6 hybrid”, page 239
⇒ “3.1.3 Exploded view - electrically driven air conditioner com‐
pressor, Audi A6 e-tron”, page 241
vehicles with 6-cyl. petrol engine”, page 244
vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page 246
vehicles with 4-cyl. TDI engine”, page 248
vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine”, page 250
3.1.1 Exploded view - drive unit for air conditioner compressor, vehicles with 4-
cyl. petrol engine
3. Air conditioner compressor 237

1 - Poly V-belt
❑ Check for wear
⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder
block (pulley end); Re‐
moving and installing
poly V-belt
❑ Mark direction; install in
correct position ⇒ Rep.
gr. 13 ; Cylinder block
(pulley end); Removing
and installing poly V-belt
2 - Pulley with overload protec‐
tion
logue
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 252
3 - Dowel sleeve
❑ 2x
4 - Bracket for ancillaries
bracket for ancillaries
5 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
7 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm
8 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm
10 - O-ring
12 - Bolt
❑ 3x
Steel bolt
❑ 25 Nm

Aluminium bolt
❑ Renew after removing
❑ 8 Nm +180°
❑ Detaching and attaching at bracket ⇒ page 257
Note
Different versions depending on re‐

frigerant (R134a or R1234yf) ⇒
Electronic parts catalogue
3.1.2 Exploded view - electrically driven air

conditioner compressor, Audi A6 hybrid
Note
♦ With control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- and

electrical air conditioner compressor - V470-
♦ If the control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- is
defective, the amount of refrigerant oil in the new air condi‐
tioner compressor must be adjusted. For this purpose, the
refrigerant circuit does not have to be flushed with refrigerant
R134a ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Renewing components of refrigerant circuit .
♦ For further notes on the air conditioner compressor, refer to ⇒
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General
R134a.


tioner compressor
parts catalogue
❑ With control unit for air
conditioning compres‐
sor - J842- and electrical
air conditioner compres‐
sor - V470-
❑ ⇒ “3.3.2 Detaching and
attaching electrically
driven air conditioner
compressor at bracket -
Audi A6 hybrid”,
page 259
⇒ “3.4.2 Detaching and attach‐
ing refrigerant lines at electri‐
cally driven air conditioner
compressor - Audi A6 hybrid”,
page 272
❑ ⇒ “3.5.2 Removing and
installing electrically
compressor - Audi A6
hybrid”, page 289
Note
♦ Prior to installation, check the at‐

tachment points of the air condi‐
tioner compressor and engine
bracket. The contact surfaces
must be clean and free from rust
and grease. If this is not the case,
treat the contact surfaces ac‐
cordingly with the contact sur‐
face cleaning set - VAS 6410- ⇒
Electrical system; General infor‐
mation; Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact
surface cleaning set -VAS
6410- .
♦ The electrical air conditioner
compressor - V470- is supplied
with electric power via a fuse fit‐
ted in the power and control elec‐
tronics for electric drive - JX1-
⇒ “11.14 Fuse for electrical air
conditioner compressor V470 ”,
page 626 , ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; Pow‐
er and control electronics for
electric drive and ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding
2 - O-ring
❑ Renew
4 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm

❑ M8 - 25 Nm
5 - High-voltage wire to power and control electronics for electric drive - JX1-
6 - O-ring
❑ Renew
8 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm
9 - Bolt
Steel bolt
❑ 25 Nm
Aluminium bolt
❑ 8 Nm +180°
3.1.3 Exploded view - electrically driven air

conditioner compressor, Audi A6 e-tron
Note

♦ If the control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- is
defective, the amount of refrigerant oil in the new air condi‐
tioner compressor must be adjusted. For this purpose, the
refrigerant circuit does not have to be flushed with refrigerant
R134a ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ;
Renewing components of refrigerant circuit .
♦ For further notes on the air conditioner compressor, refer to ⇒
Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General
R134a.

1 - 8-pin connector
❑ With control wire from
thermal management
control unit - J1024-
tions
tioner compressor
parts catalogue
sor - V470-
❑ ⇒ “3.4.3 Detaching and
attaching refrigerant
lines at electrically driv‐
en air conditioner com‐
pressor - Audi A6 e-
tron”, page 275
❑ ⇒ “3.5.3 Removing and
installing electrically
compressor - Audi A6 e-
tron”, page 296
Note
♦ Prior to installation, check the at‐

tachment points of the air condi‐
tioner compressor and engine
bracket. The contact surfaces
must be clean and free from rust
and grease. If this is not the case,
treat the contact surfaces ac‐
cordingly with the contact sur‐
face cleaning set - VAS 6410- ⇒
Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Connectors .
♦ The electrical air conditioner
compressor - V470- is supplied
with electric power via a fuse fit‐
ted in the power and control elec‐
tronics for electric drive - JX1-
⇒ “11.14 Fuse for electrical air
conditioner compressor V470 ”,
page 626 , ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr.
93 ; Power and control electron‐
ics for electric drive; Removing
and installing power and control
electronics for electric drive and
tions.

3 - Dowel sleeve
4 - High-voltage wire to power and control electronics for electric drive - JX1- (with control unit for high-voltage
battery charging unit - J1050- )
❑ Detaching and attaching ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage wires; Overview of fitting locations - high-voltage
wires
❑ Different versions depending on engine ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
6 - Bolt
❑ M6 - tightening torque 9 Nm
7 - O-ring
❑ Renew ⇒ page 97 ; for correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ Before installing, lubricate lightly with refrigerant oil
Caution
valve is defective.
the body.
Always
nection has no valve.
9 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque for steel bolt: 25 Nm
Note
♦ If aluminium bolts have been

used to secure the air condition‐
er compressor, (different ver‐
sions ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue ), renew the aluminium
bolts (do not re-use). Tightening
torque for aluminium bolts 8 Nm
+180°.
♦ A threaded pin (and nut) may be
fitted here instead of a bolt
⇒ Item 10 (page 243) .
10 - Threaded pin
Note
♦ A bolt may be fitted here instead

of the threaded pin and nut
⇒ Item 9 (page 243) .
♦ Must be removed before remov‐
ing air conditioner compressor.

11 - Nut
12 - Bolt
❑ Different versions depending on engine ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
14 - O-ring
❑ Renew ⇒ page 97 ; for correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ Before installing, lubricate lightly with refrigerant oil
cyl. petrol engine
1 - Poly V-belt
❑ Check for wear
poly V-belt
tion
logue
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 252
3 - Dowel sleeve
❑ 2x
4 - Engine support (left-side)
❑ With bracket for air con‐
ditioner compressor
5 - O-ring
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
sure side)
7 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm

8 - O-ring
9 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm
12 - Bolt
❑ 3x
Steel bolt
❑ 25 Nm
Aluminium bolt
❑ 8 Nm +180°
Note


cyl. FSI/TFSI engine

drive shaft
❑ Must be seated in
splines of drive gear on
engine without play after
thread has been tight‐
ened
❑ Lubricate splines for
drive gear e.g. with
grease - G 000 100- ⇒
logue
❑ Unfastening and tight‐
ening
⇒ “3.8 Unfastening and
securing air conditioner
compressor drive shaft”,
page 323
⇒ “3.9 Removing and in‐
stalling air conditioner
compressor drive shaft”,
page 325
❑ 60 Nm
2 - Bolt
❑ 10 Nm
3 - Drive plate
❑ With overload protec‐
tion; triggered if torque
is too great (e.g. if air
conditioner compressor
cannot rotate freely)
causing drive shaft to
free-wheel without driv‐
ing air conditioner com‐
pressor
❑ Checking concentricity
⇒ “3.11 Checking and adjusting concentricity of drive plate with overload protection”, page 327
⇒ “3.10 Removing and installing drive plate with overload protection”, page 326
4 - Drive plate
❑ Screwed onto compressor shaft
❑ With overload protection; triggered if torque is too great (e.g. if air conditioner compressor cannot rotate
freely) causing drive shaft to free-wheel without driving air conditioner compressor
⇒ “3.12 Removing and installing drive plate at air conditioner compressor”, page 327
❑ 30 Nm
5 - Rubber element
❑ Isolates drive unit, dampens vibration and noise
❑ Install in correct position
⇒ “3.12 Removing and installing drive plate at air conditioner compressor”, page 327
6 - Spacer
❑ Original spacer must be fitted
❑ Dimensions: 17.5 x 10 x 3 mm

7 - Circlip
❑ Renew
❑ Install correctly: flat side must face air conditioner compressor
8 - Drive plate
❑ With roller bearing
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ “3.13 Removing and installing drive plate with roller bearing”, page 329
❑ Clean air conditioner compressor flange before fitting drive plate
Caution
Only remove after dis‐
charging the refrigerant
circuit; take the vehicle to
a workshop equipped
with the necessary tools
where the work can be
performed by appropri‐
ately qualified personnel
⇒ Air conditioner with re‐
frigerant R134a; Rep.
gr. 87 ; General informa‐
tion on air conditioning
systems , and ⇒ Air con‐
ditioner with refrigerant
R1234yf - General
notes; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws
and regulations .

❑ Detaching and attaching refrigerant line
⇒ “3.4.5 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at air conditioner compressor - vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/
TFSI engine”, page 281
⇒ “3.5.5 Removing and installing air conditioner compressor - vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page
306
❑ Renewing drive unit
⇒ “3.1.5 Exploded view - drive unit for air conditioner compressor, vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”,
page 246
Note

10 - Bolt
❑ 3x
Steel bolt
❑ 25 Nm
Aluminium bolt
❑ 8 Nm +180°

cyl. TDI engine
1 - Poly V-belt
❑ Check for wear
poly V-belt
tion
logue
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 252
logue
⇒ page 270
ing at bracket
⇒ page 257
⇒ page 286
Note

4 - Dowel sleeve
❑ 2x
5 - Bracket for ancillaries
❑ Removing and installing ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley end); Removing and installing bracket
for ancillaries
7 - O-ring
9 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm

❑ M8 - 25 Nm
11 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm
12 - O-ring
13 - Bolt
❑ 3x
Steel bolt
❑ 25 Nm
Aluminium bolt
❑ 8 Nm +180°

cyl. TDI engine
1 - Poly V-belt
❑ Check for wear
poly V-belt
tion
logue
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 252
3 - Dowel sleeve
❑ 2x
4 - Bracket
❑ For air conditioner com‐
pressor
bracket for ancillaries
logue
⇒ page 270
Note


7 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm
8 - O-ring

9 - O-ring
10 - Bolt
❑ M6 - 9 Nm
❑ M8 - 25 Nm
13 - Bolt
❑ 23 Nm
14 - Bolt
❑ 3x
Steel bolt
❑ 25 Nm
Aluminium bolt
❑ 8 Nm +180°
15 - Bracket

3.2 Exploded view - pulley

⇒ “3.2.1 Exploded view - Denso air conditioner compressor pulley
(version 1)”, page 252
⇒ “3.2.4 Exploded view - pulley, air conditioner compressor with
air conditioning system magnetic clutch N25 ”, page 255
3.2.1 Exploded view - “Denso” air conditioner compressor pulley (version 1)
1 - Cap
2 - Drive plate
❑ Renew
❑ Screwed onto compres‐
sor shaft
Note
Thread of new drive plate has been

lubricated at factory with a pre-de‐
termined amount of a specific
grease.
logue
tion device; triggered if
torque is too great (e.g.
if air conditioner com‐
pressor cannot rotate
freely) causing pulley to
pressor
❑ With rubber elements
for decoupling pulley
from air conditioner
compressor drive shaft
and for dampening vi‐
brations and noise
⇒ page 318
❑ 30 Nm
3 - Circlip
❑ Renew
❑ Install correctly: flat side must face air conditioner compressor
4 - Pulley
❑ Made of plastic, sensitive to impact
❑ Clean air conditioner compressor drive shaft before fitting pulley

Note

1 - Bolt
❑ Renew
❑ 20 Nm
2 - Drive plate
logue
⇒ page 320
pressor
3 - Circlip
❑ Renew
❑ Install correctly: flat side
must face air condition‐
er compressor
4 - Pulley
logue
⇒ page 320
❑ Rubber element of pul‐
ley is triggered if torque
is too great (e.g. if air
cannot rotate freely)
causing pulley to free-
wheel without driving air conditioner compressor.
Note
Under certain conditions (e.g. en‐

gine running roughly), rubber ele‐
ment of pulley may be triggered
when there is no fault in the air con‐
ditioner compressor or refrigerant
circuit.

❑ Clean air conditioner compressor drive shaft before fitting pulley

Note

1 - Circlip with rubber disc

❑ Remove carefully using
a small screwdriver or
long-nose pliers (paying
particular attention to
pulley)
⇒ page 321
❑ Vulcanised rubber disc
provides noise insula‐
tion when compressor
output is low and engine
is idling
2 - Drive plate
sor shaft
logue
pressor
⇒ page 321
❑ Tightening torque: 35
Nm
3 - Circlip
❑ Renew
❑ Ensure correct installa‐
tion position (flat side
facing air conditioner compressor)
4 - Spacer
❑ Dimensions: 17.5 x 10 x 3 mm
5 - Rubber elements
❑ 6x, ensure correct installation ⇒ page 321
❑ Decouples pulley from drive shaft of air conditioner, damping vibration and noise
❑ Before installation, coat rubber elements slightly with lubricant (e.g. tyre fitting paste or soap solution).
6 - Pulley
❑ Pulley is made of plastic, is sensitive to impact and should be treated with special care.


❑ Without air conditioning system magnetic clutch - N25-
❑ Different versions may be fitted, depending on engine type and country-specific version of vehicle ⇒
❑ Clean air conditioner compressor flange before fitting pulley.
Note

3.2.4 Exploded view - pulley, air conditioner compressor with air conditioning
system magnetic clutch - N25-
1 - Cap
❑ Not always fitted
2 - Clutch plate
❑ Renew
sor shaft
– Clean contact surfaces
of clutch plate and pul‐
ley before attaching.
– Clean thread of com‐

pressor shaft before
screwing on clutch
plate.
– After tightening, check

gap width between pul‐
ley and clutch plate and
correct if necessary
⇒ page 316 .
Note
Thread of new clutch plate has been

lubricated at factory with a pre-de‐
termined amount of a specific
grease.
logue
ing air conditioner compressor when magnetic clutch -N25- is activated
Detaching/attaching
– To detach, hold compressor shaft -C- in position and use a suitable tool to turn clutch plate in direction
of -arrow- (anti-clockwise) as described for drive plate on an air conditioner compressor without magnetic

clutch
⇒ “3.7.1 Removing and installing pulley - Denso air conditioner compressor (version 1)”, page 318 .
3 - Window glass
4 - Spacer
❑ For adjusting gap between clutch plate and pulley
❑ Checking gap ⇒ page 317
5 - Circlip
❑ Renew
❑ Ensure correct installation position (flat side facing air conditioner compressor)
❑ When fitting circlip, take care not to bend it open more than necessary.
– Ensure that circlip is fitted correctly (bevelled side -A- faces away from air conditioner compressor; flat
side faces compressor).
6 - Pulley
❑ Pulley is sensitive to impact and should therefore be treated with care.
❑ Different versions (depending e.g. on type of engine) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ If pulley cannot be detached from air conditioner compressor flange by hand, refer to ⇒ page 316 .
7 - Circlip
❑ Renew
❑ Ensure correct installation position (flat side facing air conditioner compressor)
❑ When fitting circlip, take care not to bend it open more than necessary.
– Ensure that circlip is fitted correctly (bevelled side -A- faces away from air conditioner compressor; flat
side faces compressor).
8 - Solenoid
❑ When installing, make sure retainer for cable -B- is positioned correctly.
❑ Depending on version, connector -D- may be attached to air conditioner compressor with a bracket.
❑ On air conditioner compressors on which wiring for activating -N25- and -N280- is combined in a 3-pin
connector, eject wire leading to -N25- from connector using a suitable release tool from wiring harness
repair set - VAS 1978 B- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Connectors
❑ Different versions may be fitted, depending on engine type and country-specific version of vehicle ⇒
❑ Clean thread of compressor shaft and apply a small quantity of grease to thread.
Note


3.3 Detaching and attaching air conditioner

compressor at bracket
⇒ “3.3.1 Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at
bracket - vehicles with 4-cyl. TFSI/TDI engine”, page 257
⇒ “3.3.2 Detaching and attaching electrically driven air conditioner
compressor at bracket - Audi A6 hybrid”, page 259
⇒ “3.3.3 Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor with
refrigerant lines connected - vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI and 8-
cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page 268
⇒ “3.3.4 Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor at
bracket - vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine”, page 268
⇒ “3.5.3 Removing and installing electrically driven air conditioner
compressor - Audi A6 e-tron”, page 296
3.3.1 Detaching and attaching air conditioner

compressor at bracket - vehicles with 4-
cyl. TFSI/TDI engine
Removing
• Refrigerant circuit not opened
– Remove noise insulation -1- ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise
insulation .

– Remove poly V-belt ⇒ Rep. gr. 13 ; Cylinder block (pulley

end); Removing and installing poly V-belt .
– Remove bolts -B- and detach air conditioner compressor.
Caution
Risk of damage to refrigerant lines and hoses

♦ Do not stretch, kink or bend refrigerant lines and hoses.
– Suspend air conditioner compressor from lock carrier with a

piece of wire.
Note
If the air conditioner compressor cannot be swivelled far enough

away from the engine, the compressor must be removed com‐
pletely (TFSI engine ⇒ page 286 , TDI engine ⇒ page 311 ).
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1 Exploded view - drive unit for air conditioner compres‐
sor”, page 237
– Thoroughly clean contact surfaces -C- on air conditioner com‐
pressor.
– Insert dowel sleeves -A- in air conditioner compressor -B-.
Note
♦ There are different versions of the dowel sleeves (different

lengths) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Make sure that the dowel sleeves are positioned correctly and
that the contact surfaces are clean. Incorrectly fitted dowel
sleeves or dirty/damaged contact surfaces could lead to mis‐
alignment between the air conditioner compressor and the
engine. After a period of operation, misalignment will cause
damage to the air conditioner compressor.
♦ After attaching the air conditioner compressor, check the rout‐
ing of the refrigerant lines. They must be inserted in the
brackets provided (if fitted, depends on engine).
♦ Check the refrigerant lines and the corresponding brackets for
adequate clearance with respect to the other components, en‐
suring a sufficient distance between the belt, bracket and
pulley.

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3.3.2 Detaching and attaching electrically

driven air conditioner compressor at
bracket - Audi A6 hybrid
Note
♦ The air conditioner compressor cannot be detached and

moved away from the bracket on the Audi A6 e-tron; it must
therefore always be removed completely
⇒ “3.5.3 Removing and installing electrically driven air condi‐
tioner compressor - Audi A6 e-tron”, page 296 .
R134a.
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Note

♦ The electric motor of the air conditioner compressor is sup‐
plied with power by the power and control electronics for
electric drive - JX1- .
♦ The control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- inte‐
grated in the air conditioner compressor regulates the speed
and thereby the output of the air conditioner compressor ( elec‐
trical air conditioner compressor - V470- ) based on the re‐
quest received via the data bus ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner and battery regula‐
tion).
♦ The electrically driven air conditioner compressor is not fitted
with an air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- .
The output of the air conditioner compressor is regulated ex‐
ternally via the air conditioner compressor speed ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for air con‐
ditioner and battery regulation).
♦ At present, the electrically driven air conditioner compressor
operates on the principle of a scroll-type supercharger (similar
to the "G-Lader" supercharger).
♦ The control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- and
the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- form one
component and cannot be separated at present.
As work on the high-voltage system is required for the following

sequence of operations, de-energise the high-voltage system
⇒ page 31 , ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; De-ener‐
gising high-voltage system . Pay particular attention to the “Gen‐
eral warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system” ⇒
Note
♦ On vehicles with 4-cyl. engine, the air conditioner compressor

can be detached from the bracket and re-attached without
opening the refrigerant lines.
♦ Do not discharge the refrigerant circuit when detaching the air
conditioner compressor from the bracket. Do not detach re‐
frigerant hoses and refrigerant lines from the compressor.
♦ Do not unfasten the refrigerant lines and corresponding
clamps.
♦ Leave the high-voltage system wire connected to the air con‐
ditioner compressor. Do not release the high-voltage system
connector at the air conditioner compressor.
♦ After detaching the air conditioner compressor, secure it to the
vehicle, e.g. with a piece of wire. Do not leave it hanging from
the refrigerant lines.
♦ Depending on the engine and the country-specific version,
different air conditioner compressors may be installed ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue .⇒

Detaching
– De-energise high-voltage system ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid;
Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage system .
De-energise high-voltage system.
DANGER!

Finding”.
son.
Note

cession
♦ Body

– Detach engine cover panel ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine cover pan‐

el; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Drain coolant ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling

– Lift retaining clips -arrows- and disconnect coolant hoses.
– Unscrew bolt -3- and move coolant hose -2- clear.
– Detach coolant expansion tank and unplug electrical connec‐
tor -1-.
– Unfasten hose clips -arrows-.

– Remove bolt -1- and detach air pipe.
– Expose attachment points -1 and 3- of high-voltage system

wire -4- on engine.

– Remove nuts -1, 2- and bolt -3-.
– Remove threaded pins -1 and 3-.
Note
Bolts may also be fitted instead of threaded pins -1 and 3- ⇒

– Move air conditioner compressor -2- slightly to the side and

unplug electrical connector -4- (for low voltage on air condi‐
tioner compressor).

– Detach air conditioner compressor -A- and swivel it to the left

away from the engine as far as possible without kinking or
straining the cable of the high-voltage system -C- or the re‐
frigerant hoses.
Caution
Risk of damaging cable or connector of high-voltage system

♦ Take care not to twist or bend the connector of the high-
voltage system -B-.
♦ Take care not to twist, strain, kink or bend the cable of the
high-voltage system -C-.
– Attach the air conditioner compressor to the vehicle (e.g. with

a piece of wire) in such a way that neither the high-voltage
system wire nor the refrigerant hoses are kinked or strained.
Caution
Risk of damage to high-voltage system wire or refrigerant lines

and hoses.
Note

pletely
compressor - Audi A6 hybrid”, page 289 .
Attaching
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.2 Exploded view - electrically driven air conditioner
compressor, Audi A6 hybrid”, page 239
♦ Prior to installation, check the air conditioner compressor and
bracket attachment points. The contact surfaces must be
clean and free from rust and grease. If this is not the case,
treat the contact surfaces accordingly with the contact surface
cleaning set - VAS 6410- ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Connectors .
– Top up coolant ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling

Note
♦ After re-installing the electrically driven air conditioner com‐

pressor (if removed) and then charging the refrigerant circuit,
first start up the compressor via the “Compressor run-in” func‐
tion of the basic setting routine. Otherwise, the air conditioner
compressor may be damaged if refrigerant oil has accumula‐
ted in the compression chamber of the air conditioner com‐
pressor due to inappropriate storage prior to installation
⇒ page 232 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding” for air conditioner and battery regulation).
♦ An electrically driven air conditioner compressor may only be
activated when the refrigerant circuit is charged. Running the
air conditioner compressor with the refrigerant circuit empty
could lead to compressor damage ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
tion).
♦ Check that refrigerant lines and corresponding brackets have
adequate clearance to other components, ensuring sufficient
distance between belt, bracket and pulley.

– Attach the high-voltage system wire at the specified positions

on the engine.
• Secure clip -1- at engine -2- and (if fitted) retainer -3- at wiring
harness -4- as shown in illustration.
– Re-energise power supply of high-voltage system ⇒ Electrical
system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage sys‐
tem .
DANGER!

Note

cession
♦ Body
trol unit - J255- ) and control unit for air conditioning compres‐
sor - J842- and erase any faults displayed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic


compressor with refrigerant lines con‐
nected - vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI
and 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine
On vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI or 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine, the air
conditioner compressor can only be detached from the bracket
with the refrigerant circuit open.
Removing and installing air conditioner compressor: vehicles with
6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine ⇒ page 303 , vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI
engine ⇒ page 306

compressor at bracket - vehicles with 6-
cyl. TDI engine
Removing
• Refrigerant circuit not opened
– Remove bolts -arrows- (left-side) and detach strut -1- for lock
carrier.

– Remove bolts -B- and detach air conditioner compressor.

Note
There is an opening -C- in the subframe -A- for loosening the rear
bolt -B-.
Caution

– Suspend air conditioner compressor from lock carrier with a

piece of wire.
Note

pletely ⇒ page 313 .
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.1.7 Exploded view - drive unit for air conditioner com‐
pressor, vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine”, page 250
pressor.
Note
♦ There are different versions of the dowel sleeves (different

lengths) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Check the refrigerant lines and the corresponding brackets for
adequate clearance with respect to the other components, en‐
suring a sufficient distance between the belt, bracket and
pulley.

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3.4 Detaching and attaching refrigerant

lines at air conditioner compressor
⇒ “3.4.1 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at mechanically
driven air conditioner compressor - vehicles with 4-cyl. TFSI/TDI
engine”, page 270
⇒ “3.4.2 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at electrically
driven air conditioner compressor - Audi A6 hybrid”, page 272
⇒ “3.4.3 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at electrically
driven air conditioner compressor - Audi A6 e-tron”, page 275
⇒ “3.4.4 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at air condi‐
tioner compressor - vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”,
page 279
tioner compressor - vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”,
page 281
tioner compressor - vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine”, page 284

lines at mechanically driven air condi‐
tioner compressor - vehicles with 4-cyl.
TFSI/TDI engine
WARNING


Caution
Risk of irreparable damage to air conditioner compressor.

the compressor.
Removing


– Remove air hose ⇒ Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded
view - charge air system .
Caution

– Remove bolts -A- and detach refrigerant lines -B and C-.

Installing
Tightening torques
sor”, page 237
catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note
♦ Do not use O-rings from caps of replacement compressor

connections.
⇒ page 97 .
♦ After attaching the refrigerant lines to the air conditioner com‐
pressor (and after installing the air conditioner compressor)
check the routing of the lines. They must be inserted in the
brackets provided and must not make contact with other com‐
ponents.

– Insert refrigerant lines -B and C- in corresponding connections

on air conditioner compressor.
– Tighten bolts -A-.
⇒ page 232 .
Note


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lines at electrically driven air conditioner
compressor - Audi A6 hybrid
Note

tem .
WARNING


WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

WARNING

Removing
– Detach coolant expansion tank and move to side with coolant
hose attached.
Caution


-1 and 4-.
Installing
Tightening torques
catalogue .

correctly.
line -1-.
Note

⇒ page 97 .
ponents.
tion).
– Insert refrigerant lines -1 and 4- in corresponding connections

⇒ page 232 .
Note


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lines at electrically driven air conditioner
compressor - Audi A6 e-tron
Note



⇒ page 31 and ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning
⇒ page 36 and note ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 93 ; General
warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system , and ⇒
Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage wires; Overview of fitting locations -
high-voltage wires .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
WARNING

Removing
– On vehicles with high-voltage system, switch off (deactivate)
auxiliary air conditioner function ⇒ Owner's Manual and ⇒
– Detach engine cover panel ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
10 ; Engine cover panel .

– Check refrigerant lines -B, D- in connection area for dirt, and

clean if necessary.
– Remove bolts -A, C- and detach refrigerant lines -B, D- from
Note
Seal off open connections in the lines at the connection point us‐
ing clean plugs, e.g. from engine bung set - VAS 6122- .
Installing
– Renew O-rings -3- at refrigerant line connections; for correct

version, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note

⇒ page 97 .
♦ Make sure O-rings -E, F- are seated correctly in groove
-arrow- of corresponding refrigerant line -A, B-.
ponents.
tion).

– Insert refrigerant lines -B, D- in corresponding connections on

– Tighten bolts -A, C- on refrigerant lines.
• Tightening torque for bolts -A, C- ⇒ page 241
– Finally, interrogate event memory of thermal management
control unit - J1024- (on vehicles with high-voltage system)
and operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), and
erase any entries displayed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
⇒ page 232 .
Note


lines at air conditioner compressor - ve‐
hicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine
WARNING


Caution

the compressor.

Removing
Caution


-1 and 3-.
Installing
Tightening torques
pressor, vehicles with 6-cyl. petrol engine”, page 244
catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note

connections.
⇒ page 97 .
ponents.

– Insert refrigerant lines -1 and 3- in corresponding connections

⇒ page 232 .
Note


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hicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine
WARNING


Caution

the compressor.

Removing
– Remove air cleaner housing (left-side) (e.g. on FSI engine) ⇒
Rep. gr. 24 ; Air cleaner; Removing and installing air cleaner
housing
– Release pressure in coolant circuit by opening cap on coolant
expansion tank.
– Unscrew bolts -1 and 2-, working from above (between left
longitudinal member and engine).
Caution

Note
♦ To be able to unscrew bolts -1- and -2-, carefully press coolant

hoses fitted in this area to the side.
♦ If you intend to remove the refrigerant lines completely, mark
the routing of the refrigerant lines to the other hoses and lines
prior to removal (to make sure you can then route them prop‐
erly when re-installing them).
– Detach refrigerant lines from air conditioner compressor.


Installing
catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note

connections.
⇒ page 97 .
ponents.
– Insert both refrigerant lines in corresponding connection at air

– Tighten bolts -1- and -2-.
⇒ page 232 .
Note


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Tightening torques
Component Tightening torque

Refrigerant lines to air conditioner compressor (M8 25 Nm
bolts)


sor”, page 237

hicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine
WARNING


Caution

the compressor.
Removing
– Detach engine cover panel -arrows-.

– Unscrew bolts -2 and 3- and detach refrigerant lines from air

Caution

Note
On vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine, bolts -2- and -3- are accessible
from underneath and from above.
Installing
Tightening torques
catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note

connections.
⇒ page 97 .
ponents.

– Insert both refrigerant lines in corresponding connection at air

⇒ page 232 .
Note


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3.5 Removing and installing air conditioner

compressor
⇒ “3.5.1 Removing and installing mechanically driven air condi‐
tioner compressor - vehicles with 4-cyl. TFSI engine”, page 286
compressor - Audi A6 hybrid”, page 289
compressor - Audi A6 e-tron”, page 296
⇒ “3.5.4 Removing and installing air conditioner compressor - ve‐
hicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page 303
hicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page 306
hicles with 4-cyl. TDI engine”, page 311
hicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine”, page 313
3.5.1 Removing and installing mechanically

driven air conditioner compressor - ve‐
hicles with 4-cyl. TFSI engine
Caution
Only open or remove after discharging the refrigerant circuit;

take the vehicle to a workshop equipped with the necessary
tools where the work can be performed by appropriately quali‐
fied personnel ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep.
gr. 87 ; General information on air conditioning systems , and
⇒ Air conditioners with refrigerant R1234yf - General informa‐
tion; Rep. gr. 00 ; Laws and regulations .

Note
The air conditioner compressor can also be detached from the

bracket without opening the refrigerant circuit ⇒ page 257 .
Removing
– Detach refrigerant lines from air conditioner compressor
⇒ page 270 .
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at air conditioner compressor
regulating valve - N280- .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach air conditioner compressor
-1-.

Installing
Tightening torques
– Thoroughly clean contact surfaces on air conditioner com‐
pressor.
– Insert dowel sleeves -arrows- in air conditioner compressor.
Note
♦ When it is removed, the air conditioner compressor contains
an indeterminate amount of refrigerant oil. For this reason it is
important to observe the notes on renewing the compressor
⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Re‐
newing components of refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioners
Refrigerant circuit; Renewing components .
– After installing a new air conditioner compressor or pouring in

fresh refrigerant oil and before fitting the poly V-belt (e.g. after
cleaning the refrigerant circuit), crank the compressor 10 turns
by hand before starting the engine for the first time to prevent
damage to the compressor.
– Attach refrigerant lines to air conditioner compressor
⇒ page 270 .
⇒ page 232 .
Note


3.5.2 Removing and installing electrically driv‐

en air conditioner compressor - Audi A6
hybrid
Note
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Note

♦ The electric motor of the air conditioner compressor is sup‐
plied with power by the power and control electronics for
electric drive - JX1-
⇒ “11.14 Fuse for electrical air conditioner compressor V470
”, page 626 .
♦ The control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- inte‐
grated in the air conditioner compressor regulates the speed
and thereby the output of the air conditioner compressor ( elec‐
trical air conditioner compressor - V470- ) based on the re‐
quest received via the data bus ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
tion).
♦ The electrically driven air conditioner compressor is not fitted
with an air conditioner compressor regulating valve - N280- .
The output of the air conditioner compressor is regulated ex‐
ternally via the air conditioner compressor speed ⇒ Current
flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for air con‐
ditioner and battery regulation).
♦ At present, the electrically driven air conditioner compressor
operates on the principle of a scroll-type supercharger (similar
to the "G-Lader" supercharger).
♦ The control unit for air conditioning compressor - J842- and
the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- form one
component and cannot be separated at present.

– De-energise high-voltage system ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid;
Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage system .
De-energise high-voltage system.

DANGER!

Finding”.
son.
Note

cession
♦ Body
Removing
– Detach engine cover panel -arrows- ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Engine
cover panel; Removing and installing engine cover panel .
– Unfasten coolant expansion tank from bracket and swivel to
one side.
⇒ page 272 .

– Unfasten hose clips -arrows-.

– Remove bolt -1- and detach air pipe.
– Expose attachment points -1 and 3- of high-voltage system

wire -4- on engine.
Disconnect electrical wire.
Caution

♦ Take care not to bend high-voltage wires.
♦ After releasing the connector, make sure it is horizontal
when unplugging it. Do NOT turn the connector.
– Pull locking element in direction of -arrow-.

– Unplug connector from air conditioner compressor; connector
must be horizontal and must not be turned.
– Cover high-voltage wire connector and mating plug at air con‐
ditioner compressor to prevent damage and contamination
(e.g. with clean plugs from engine bung set - VAS 6122- ).
– Remove nuts -1, 2- and bolt -3-.

– Remove threaded pins -1 and 3-.
Note
Bolts may also be fitted instead of threaded pins -1 and 3- ⇒

– Move air conditioner compressor -2- slightly to the side and

unplug electrical connector -4- (for low voltage on air condi‐
tioner compressor).
– Lift out air conditioner compressor upwards and towards front.
Installing
Before fitting air conditioner compressor ⇒ Air conditioner with
refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing components of refrig‐
erant circuit
Note
When it is removed, the air conditioner compressor contains an

indeterminate amount of refrigerant oil. For this reason it is im‐
portant to observe the notes on renewing the compressor ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing com‐
ponents of refrigerant circuit .
Tightening torques
Note
♦ After installing the electrically driven air conditioner compres‐

sor and then charging the refrigerant circuit, first start up the
compressor by way of the “Compressor run-in” function of the
basic setting routine. Otherwise, the air conditioner compres‐
sor may be damaged if refrigerant oil has accumulated in the
compression chamber of the air conditioner compressor due
to inappropriate storage prior to installation ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode for air conditioner
and battery regulation.
tion).


– Plug in and lock high-voltage system connector at air condi‐

tioner compressor.
Caution

♦ Take care not to bend high-voltage wires.
♦ Always plug the connector in at the air conditioner com‐
pressor in the specified position (connector coding). Do
NOT turn the connector.
– Check connector for dirt and damage.

– Plug in connector at air conditioner compressor.
• Marks -1- and -2- on connector and air conditioner compressor
must align.
– Fasten locking element in direction of -arrow-.
– Re-install remaining components removed in reverse order.
– Re-energise power supply of high-voltage system ⇒ Electrical
system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage sys‐
tem .
DANGER!


Note

cession
♦ Body
– Start up electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- via
“Compressor run-in” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
tion).
⇒ page 232 .
Note

3.5.3 Removing and installing electrically driv‐

en air conditioner compressor - Audi A6
e-tron
Note

⇒ page 31 and ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning
⇒ page 36 and note ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 93 ; General
warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system , and ⇒

Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage wires; Overview of fitting locations -

high-voltage wires .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
The following procedure requires work to be performed on the

high-voltage system; de-energising high-voltage system
⇒ page 31 , ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage system
and ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety precautions when
working on high-voltage vehicles .
– De-energise high-voltage system ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; De-ener‐
gising high-voltage system .

DANGER!

Finding”.
son.
Note

cession
♦ Body
Removing

WARNING

– Detach engine cover panel ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.

10 ; Engine cover panel .
– Detach refrigerant lines from electrically driven air conditioner
compressor ⇒ page 275 .
– Detach electrical connectors -A- (for low voltage) and -B-
(high-voltage wires) from air conditioner compressor ⇒ Rep.
gr. 93 ; High-voltage wires; Overview of fitting locations - high-
voltage wires .
– Cover low-voltage and high-voltage wire connectors and mat‐
ing plug at air conditioner compressor -G- to prevent damage
and contamination (e.g. with clean plugs from engine bung set
- VAS 6122- ).
– Remove nut -E- and stud -F-.
Note
♦ A bolt may be fitted in hole -C- instead of nut -F- and stud
-E-.
♦ After removing nut -F-, unscrew stud -E- from bracket.
– Remove bolts -D-.

– Remove noise insulation (front) ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing
noise insulation .
– Remove charge air cooler pressure pipe ⇒ Engine, mechan‐
ics; Rep. gr. 21 ; Charge air system; Exploded view - charge
air system .
– Remove nut -C- and stud -D-.
Note
♦ A bolt may be fitted in hole -B- instead of nut -C- and stud
-D-.
♦ After removing nut -C-, unscrew stud -D- from bracket.

– Detach air conditioner compressor -A-.

Installing
Before installing compressor, see ⇒ Air conditioner with refriger‐
ant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General information on air conditioning
systems .
Note
When it is removed, the air conditioner compressor contains an

indeterminate amount of refrigerant oil. For this reason it is im‐
portant to observe the notes on renewing the compressor ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Renewing com‐
ponents of refrigerant circuit .
• Tightening torque (bolts -C-, stud -D- and nut -E-)

⇒ page 241
• Before bolting on air conditioner compressor -A-, check sur‐
faces of compressor (at compressor and engine bracket) and
clean if necessary ⇒ Electrical system; General information;
Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact surface cleaning set -VAS 6410-
• If fitted, check contact surfaces for earth wire before bolting
on, and clean if necessary ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ;
Connectors
– Check that dowel sleeves -B- are the correct version and that
they are seated correctly.
Note
♦ Prior to installation, check attachment points on air conditioner

compressor and engine bracket. The contact surfaces must
be clean and free from rust and grease. If this is not the case,
treat the contact surfaces accordingly with the contact surface
cleaning set - VAS 6410- ⇒ Electrical system; General infor‐
mation; Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact surface cleaning set -VAS
6410- .
♦ After attaching air conditioner compressor, check routing of
refrigerant lines. They must be inserted in the brackets provi‐
ded (if fitted, depends on engine).
♦ Check that refrigerant lines and corresponding brackets have
adequate clearance to other components, ensuring sufficient
distance between belt, bracket and pulley.

– Connect electrical wiring to air conditioner compressor -A, B-

and secure at specified positions.
Note
♦ After installing the electrically driven air conditioner compres‐

sor -F- and then charging the refrigerant circuit, first start up
the compressor via the “Compressor run-in” function of the
basic setting routine. Otherwise, the air conditioner compres‐
sor may be damaged if refrigerant oil has accumulated in the
compression chamber of the air conditioner compressor due
to inappropriate storage prior to installation ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner).
(“Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner).
– Re-install remaining components removed in reverse order.

– Re-energise power supply of high-voltage system ⇒ Rep. gr.
93 ; Re-energising high-voltage system .
DANGER!


Note

cession
♦ Body
– Start up electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- via
“Compressor run-in” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
tion).
control unit - J1024- and operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) and erase any entries displayed ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
⇒ page 232 .
Note

3.5.4 Removing and installing air conditioner

compressor - vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/
TFSI engine
Caution


Removing
– Remove front section of wheel housing liner (front) ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Re‐
moving and installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (left and right) and detach longitudinal
member (front bottom) -1-.
– If fitted, remove coolant circulation pump - V51- ⇒ Engine,
mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly;
Removing and installing electric coolant pump .
⇒ page 279 .
– Remove electrical connector -4- for air conditioner compressor

regulating valve - N280- from bracket -5- and unplug it.
– Unscrew bolt -6-; to do so, insert tool in opening in subframe
-7-.
– Unscrew bolts -1, 3- and, if fitted, detach bracket -2- for con‐
tinued coolant circulation pump - V51- .
– Unfasten air conditioner compressor and take it out to left side
between lock carrier and subframe.

Installing
Tightening torques
pressor.
Note

⇒ page 270 .
⇒ page 232 .
Note



compressor - vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/
TFSI engine
Caution


♦ Support bracket - 10- 222 A- with corresponding supplement
set
♦ Engine and gearbox jack - V.A.G 1383 A-
Removing
FSI engine:
WARNING

♦ The cooling system is under pressure when the engine is
hot.
– Open cap -arrow- on coolant expansion tank.
– Bring front wheels into straight-ahead position.

– Remove engine mounting ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Assembly mount‐
ings; Removing and installing engine mountings .
– Remove bolt -arrow-.
– Pull dipstick guide tube -1- out of sump (top section).

TFSI engine:
– Remove coolant pipe (top left) ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
19 ; Coolant pipes; Removing and installing coolant pipes .
– Unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Lift retaining clip -1- and disconnect coolant hose.
Note
Disregard -item 2-.

– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine support (left-side).
Note
♦ For greater clarity, this illustration shows the engine support

with the coolant pipe removed; however, the coolant pipe must
be left in position.
♦ Depending on the version of the coolant pipe, it may be nec‐
essary to unfasten the coolant pipe from the engine and press
it to the side slightly before removing the engine support.
– Using two open-end spanners, hold air conditioner compres‐

sor drive shaft -A- and turn air conditioner compressor drive
unit -B- in direction of -arrow C-.
Note
♦ Do not turn air conditioner compressor drive shaft -A-.

♦ After unfastening the thread, the air conditioner compressor
drive shaft -A- can be pushed into the drive gear through boot
-E-.

– Mark electrical connector -1- for air conditioner compressor

regulating valve - N280- (to avoid possible interchange with
other identical connectors).
Note
The connectors for air conditioner compressor regulating valve -

N280- and the electrical engine mounting are identical. If the
connectors are interchanged, no entry is made in the event mem‐
ory, but the air conditioner compressor is constantly activated and
the evaporator may ice up.

regulating valve - N280- from bracket and unplug it.
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- and detach air conditioner compres‐
sor.
Caution


⇒ “3.4.5 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at air con‐
ditioner compressor - vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”,
page 281 .
– Carefully slide air conditioner compressor towards front and
remove downwards.
Installing
– If necessary, install air conditioner compressor drive shaft
-A- (in drive gear on engine) and check that it is attached
properly and check corresponding boot -E-.
Note
♦ The boot -E- is secured in position on the flange with a clamp

to prevent it from slipping ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Renew boot -E- if damaged.
♦ To secure clamp, use locking pliers for Phaeton steering rack
- VAS 6199- or similar.


pressor.
Note
newing components of refrigerant circuit , or ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R1234yf - General notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Re‐
frigerant circuit; Renewing components .


fresh refrigerant oil (e.g. after cleaning the refrigerant circuit),
turn the air conditioner compressor drive unit -B- at the air
conditioner compressor 10 times by hand in direction of
-arrow C- before tightening the air conditioner compressor
drive shaft -A- to avoid damaging the compressor.
– Hold air conditioner compressor drive shaft -A- with an open-
end spanner and turn air conditioner compressor drive unit
-B- in direction of -arrow D-.
Note
♦ Do not turn air conditioner compressor drive shaft when tight‐

ening.
♦ After installation, check position of boot -E- on drive gear.
♦ After fitting drive shaft -A-, check installation position of boot
-E-.
FSI engine:
– Install engine support and engine mounting (left-side) ⇒ Rep.
gr. 10 ; Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly
mountings .
TFSI engine:
– Install coolant pipe (top left) ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
19 ; Coolant pipes; Removing and installing coolant pipes .
⇒ “3.4.5 Detaching and attaching refrigerant lines at air con‐
ditioner compressor - vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”,
page 281 .
⇒ “2.18 Starting up air conditioner after charging refrigerant
circuit”, page 232 .
Note
Observe further notes on starting up air conditioner after installing

air conditioner compressor ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; General information on air conditioning sys‐
tems , or ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R1234yf - General
notes; Rep. gr. 87 ; Working with the air conditioner service sta‐
tion; Starting up air conditioner after charging refrigerant circuit .
Tightening torques
pressor, vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page 246


compressor - vehicles with 4-cyl. TDI
engine
Caution

Removing
– Remove noise insulation -1- ⇒ General body repairs, exterior;
Rep. gr. 66 ; Noise insulation; Removing and installing noise
insulation .
⇒ page 270 .
– Unplug electrical connector -2- at air conditioner compressor

regulating valve - N280- .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows-; to do so, insert tool in opening in sub‐
frame.
– Unfasten air conditioner compressor -1- from bracket and take
it out to left side between lock carrier and subframe.

Installing
Tightening torques
pressor.
Note

⇒ page 270 .
⇒ page 232 .
Note



compressor - vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI
engine
Caution

Removing
– Remove front section of wheel housing liner (front) ⇒ General
body repairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 66 ; Wheel housing liners; Re‐
moving and installing wheel housing liner (front) .
– Unscrew bolts -arrows- (left and right) and detach longitudinal
member (front bottom) -1-.
⇒ page 284 .

regulating valve - N280- from bracket -5- and unplug it.
– Unscrew bolt -6-; to do so, insert tool in opening in subframe
-7-.
– Unscrew bolts -1, 3- and, if fitted, detach bracket -2- for con‐
tinued coolant circulation pump - V51- .
– Unfasten air conditioner compressor and take it out to left side
between lock carrier and subframe.

Installing
Tightening torques
pressor.
Note

– Install front longitudinal member (bottom) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Lock carrier; Exploded view - lock
carrier .
⇒ page 284 .
⇒ page 232 .
Note


3.6 Removing and installing air conditioning

⇒ “3.6.1 Notes on pulley with air conditioning system magnetic
clutch N25 ”, page 315
⇒ “3.6.2 Detaching and attaching clutch plate”, page 316
⇒ “3.6.3 Detaching pulley”, page 316
⇒ “3.6.4 Checking gap between pulley and clutch plate”,
page 317
3.6.1 Notes on pulley with air conditioning

Note
♦ If the pulley overload protection device has been triggered,

check that the air conditioner compressor can rotate freely be‐
fore renewing the pulley. If the air conditioner compressor
does not rotate freely, renew the complete unit.
♦ It is usually not necessary to unfasten the air conditioner com‐
pressor from the engine to detach the pulley. Depending on
the engine version, however, it may be necessary to unfasten
the lock carrier from the vehicle and pull it forwards slightly (to
create some space) ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 50 ; Lock carrier; Removing and installing lock carrier .
♦ If the pulley cannot be detached with the air conditioner com‐
pressor in position (this depends on the vehicle and engine
version), detach the air conditioner compressor with the re‐
frigerant lines connected: 4-cyl. engine ⇒ page 257 , 6-cyl. TDI
engine ⇒ page 268 . On vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine
the air conditioner compressor has to be removed
⇒ page 303 .
♦ Various pulley versions with differing diameters may be fitted
depending on the type of air conditioner compressor and the
engine version ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The pulley and magnetic clutch are available as a replacement
part (single part number). The pulley and the drive plate may
be held together by a bolt (bolt is not required; can be disposed
of). This bolt is used during manufacturing to insert a pre-de‐
termined amount of a specific grease into the thread of the
drive plate (sufficient for fitting the drive plate onto the com‐
pressor shaft once; do not re-use a drive plate that has been
unscrewed) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The following illustration shows an air conditioner compressor
with a separate connector for the activation of -N25- ; this air
conditioner compressor has a separate connector for the ac‐
tivation of the air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- . On a different version of the air conditioner
compressor, the wiring for activating -N25- and -N280- is com‐
bined in a 3-pin connector. If necessary, remove the wire to -
N25- from the connector using a suitable release tool from the
wiring harness repair set - VAS 1978 B- ⇒ Electrical system;
General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Releasing and dismantling
connector housings .

3.6.2 Detaching and attaching clutch plate

Procedure
– Remove cap -A-.
– Hold air conditioner compressor drive shaft -B- e.g. with a
commercially available hexagon socket wrench (7 mm) and
turn clutch plate -C- in direction of -arrow-.
Note
The torque for driving the air conditioner compressor is applied to

the compressor shaft via the threaded attachment of the clutch
plate -C-. If the clutch plate -C- has become so firmly screwed
onto to the air conditioner compressor shaft -B- that it can no lon‐
ger be loosened (the 7 mm hexagon flats can no longer transmit
the necessary torque), the compressor must be renewed.
3.6.3 Detaching pulley
Note
♦ If the pulley -A- cannot be detached by hand from the flange

of the air conditioner compressor after removing the circlip
(e.g. because of dirt), detach it carefully as described below.
♦ If the pulley -A- is supposed to be re-used, the arms of the
puller must be applied so that the outside of the pulley is not
squashed.
– Carefully detach pulley -A- using a puller (with 3 arms) -B-.
Note
♦ Do not support spindle of puller -B- on compressor shaft when

detaching pulley -A-.
♦ To support spindle of puller -B- at compressor flange, use a
sleeve -C- (e.g. sleeve V.A.G 1719/1 from magnetic clutch
puller - V.A.G 1719- ).
♦ After detaching pulley -A-, thoroughly clean compressor
flange; it must be possible to slide pulley -A- on by hand.

3.6.4 Checking gap between pulley and clutch

plate
Note
♦ The gap must be within the permissible range around the en‐
tire circumference.
♦ The gap can also be measured when the air conditioner com‐
pressor is installed.
♦ If the gap is outside the permissible range, detach the clutch
plate and adjust the gap to the correct dimension by removing
or inserting spacers.
Procedure
• Clutch plate -C- tightened to correct torque (30 Nm) on shaft
of air conditioner compressor -E-
⇒ “3.6.2 Detaching and attaching clutch plate”, page 316 .
– Use a depth gauge -F- to measure dimension “1” between
pulley -B- and clutch plate -C- at 3 points on circumference of
clutch plate -C-; note down measured values.
– Apply a voltage of 12 V to wire to solenoid in connector -A-.
Note
♦ Depending on the version of the air conditioner compressor,

connector -A- may have one or three pins. On 3-pin connec‐
tors, the two wires to the air conditioner compressor regulating
valve - N280- are also incorporated into the connector.
♦ There are different versions of the connector -A-; this illustra‐
tion shows an air conditioner compressor on which the sole‐
noid and -N280- are connected to the vehicle wiring harness
via 2 connectors.
– Apply earth to compressor housing -D-.

– Use a depth gauge -F- to measure dimension “2” between
pulley -B- and clutch plate -C- at 3 points on circumference of
clutch plate -C-; note down measured values.
– Calculate gap based on measured values (dimensions “1” and
“2”).
Gap specification: 0.4 ... 0.6 mm (up to 0.8 mm with a used mag‐
netic clutch)

3.7 Removing and installing pulley

⇒ “3.7.1 Removing and installing pulley - Denso air conditioner
compressor (version 1)”, page 318
3.7.1 Removing and installing pulley - “Den‐

so” air conditioner compressor (version
1)
Note
♦ If the pulley overload protection has been tripped, check the

freedom of movement of the air conditioner compressor before
renewing the pulley. If the air conditioner compressor does not
rotate freely, renew the complete unit.
♦ The air conditioner compressor can be detached from the
bracket for ancillaries and re-attached without disconnecting
refrigerant lines.
♦ Pulley is made of plastic, is sensitive to impact and should be
treated with special care.
♦ If the overload protection of the drive plate -C- has been trip‐
ped, the pulley -E- can rotate with the outer section of the drive
plate -C- without the air conditioner compressor shaft -B- and
the hexagon -D- attached to the drive plate (inner section of
drive plate -C-) also turning.
♦ The pulley is supplied as a replacement part together with the
drive plate and cap, which are held together with a bolt. The
bolt is not required and can be disposed of ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
♦ This bolt is used during manufacturing to insert a pre-deter‐
mined amount of a specific grease into the thread of the drive
plate (sufficient for fitting the drive plate onto the air conditioner
compressor shaft once; do not re-use a drive plate that has
been unscrewed).

Removing
– Remove cap -A-.
– Counterhold air conditioner compressor drive shaft -B- with a
commercially available 7 mm Allen key.
– Turn drive plate -C- with pulley -E- in direction of -arrow-.
– Detach drive plate.
Note
♦ The torque for driving the air conditioner compressor is applied

to the air conditioner compressor shaft via the thread securing
the drive plate.
♦ If the drive plate has become so firmly attached to the air con‐
ditioner compressor shaft that it can no longer be released (the
7 mm hexagon flats can no longer transmit the necessary tor‐
que), the air conditioner compressor must be renewed.
– Remove circlip -A-.

– Detach pulley -B-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.2.1 Exploded view - Denso air conditioner compressor
pulley (version 1)”, page 252
– Clean air conditioner compressor drive shaft before fitting pul‐
ley.
– Attach pulley to air conditioner compressor drive shaft.
• It should be possible to attach the component without having
to exert force.
– Insert circlip -A- in correct position.
• Fit with bevelled side -C- facing away from air conditioner
compressor (flat side towards compressor).
– Clean thread of air conditioner compressor drive shaft before
bolting on drive plate.
Note
Thread of new drive plate has been lubricated at factory with a

pre-determined amount of a specific grease.

– Insert rubber elements -D- in pulley -B- as shown and coat

lightly with a small quantity of e.g. tyre assembly paste or soap
solution for lubrication.
– Insert drive plate -C- in rubber elements until they make con‐
tact with air conditioner compressor drive shaft -B-.
– Press rubber element of drive plate into pulley -E- until drive
plate makes contact with thread of air conditioner compressor
drive shaft.
– Screw drive plate with pulley onto air conditioner compressor
drive shaft by turning in opposite direction of -arrow-; counter‐
hold with an Allen key.

2)
Note
♦ If the pulley overload protection has been tripped, check the

freedom of movement of the air conditioner compressor before
renewing the pulley. If the air conditioner compressor does not
♦ The pulley overload protection function is described e.g. in
⇒ Self-study programme No. 240 ; Audi A2 - Technology .
♦ The air conditioner compressor can be detached from the
bracket on the engine and re-attached without opening up the
refrigerant lines.
Removing
– Counterhold with a commercially available two-hole pin
wrench -C- (pin diameter 5.0 mm) at drive plate -B- and re‐
move bolt -A-.
Note
♦ If the pulley cannot be detached with the air conditioner com‐

pressor in position, detach the air conditioner compressor with
the refrigerant lines connected.
♦ ⇒ “3.3.1 Detaching and attaching air conditioner compressor
at bracket - vehicles with 4-cyl. TFSI/TDI engine”, page 257
at bracket - vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine”, page 268
♦ On vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine, the air conditioner
compressor has to be removed ⇒ page 303 .

– Carefully and evenly prise off drive plate -A- using 2 screw‐
drivers -B-.
Note
♦ When prising off drive plate -A-, take care not to damage collar
of pulley -C-.
♦ There are different versions of the pulley -C- and the drive
plate -A-. For correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .

Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.2.2 Exploded view - Denso air conditioner compressor
pulley (version 2)”, page 253
Note
Renew circlip.
– Clean air conditioner compressor flange before fitting pulley.

– Fit pulley on air conditioner compressor flange.
to exert force.
– Install air conditioner compressor:
at bracket - vehicles with 4-cyl. TFSI/TDI engine”, page 257
at bracket - vehicles with 6-cyl. TDI engine”, page 268
♦ ⇒ “3.5.4 Removing and installing air conditioner compressor -
vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page 303

3)
Air conditioner compressor without air conditioning system mag‐
netic clutch - N25-

Note
♦ Observe notes on renewing pulley ⇒ page 254 .

♦ Pulley is made of plastic, is sensitive to impact and should be
treated with special care.
♦ If overload protection device of drive plate -C- has been trig‐
gered, remove circlip -A- and then prise drive plate off pulley
-D-.
♦ Circlip -A- with a vulcanised rubber disc is fitted to minimise
noise ⇒ page 254 and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Removing
– Use e.g. a small screwdriver or long-nose pliers to carefully

remove circlip -A- (with vulcanised rubber disc ⇒ page 254 ),
taking particular care not to damage pulley.
– Hold drive shaft -B- of air conditioner compressor using a
standard hexagon socket wrench (commercially available)
and turn drive plate -C- with pulley -D- in direction of arrow
-E- (tightening torque: 35 Nm).
– Detach drive plate -C-.

Note
If the pulley cannot be detached with the air conditioner com‐

pressor in position, detach the air conditioner compressor with the
refrigerant lines connected: 4-cyl. engine ⇒ page 257 , 6-cyl. TDI
engine ⇒ page 268 . On vehicles with 6-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine the
air conditioner compressor has to be removed ⇒ page 303 .

Installing
Note
Renew circlip -A-.
Clean air conditioner compressor flange before attaching pulley.

When fitting circlip -A-, take care not to bend it open more than
necessary.
– Install pulley -B-.
– Ensure that circlip -A- is fitted correctly. Bevelled side -C- faces
away from air conditioner compressor (flat side faces com‐
pressor).
– Insert rubber elements -D- into pulley -B- as shown.
– Before installing drive plate, coat rubber elements -D- lightly
with lubricant (e.g. tyre fitting paste or soap solution).
– Insert drive plate -C- in rubber elements -D- (refer to top illus‐
tration) until it makes contact with shaft of air conditioner
compressor -B-.
– Screw drive plate -C- onto compressor shaft -B- by turning in

direction of arrow -F-.
– Tighten drive plate -C- (via pulley -D-) to 35 Nm by turning in
direction of arrow -F- with a commercially available strap
wrench (with fabric strap); hold compressor shaft -B- in posi‐
tion with a standard hexagon socket wrench (commercially
available).
– Fit circlip -A- (with vulcanised rubber disc).
3.8 Unfastening and securing air condition‐

er compressor drive shaft
Note
If the overload protection of the drive plate has been triggered,

check that the air conditioner compressor can rotate freely before
renewing the drive unit. If the air conditioner compressor does not

Unfastening
WARNING

hot.
– Bring front wheels into straight-ahead position.

– Remove engine mounting ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ; Assembly mount‐
ings; Removing and installing engine mountings .
– Remove bolt -arrow-.
– Pull dipstick guide tube -1- out of sump (top section).
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach engine support (left-side).
Note
♦ For greater clarity, this illustration shows the engine support

with the coolant pipe removed; however, the coolant pipe must
be left in position.
♦ Depending on the version of the coolant pipe, it may be nec‐
essary to unfasten the coolant pipe from the engine and press
it to the side slightly before removing the engine support.


-B- in direction of -arrow C-.
Note
♦ Drive shaft -A- must not be turned.

♦ After unfastening the thread, the drive shaft can be pushed
through boot -E- into the drive gear.
Tightening
Tightening torques
pressor, vehicles with 8-cyl. FSI/TFSI engine”, page 246
-B- in direction of -arrow D-.
– After tightening air conditioner compressor drive shaft, check
installation position of boot -E-.
– Install engine support and engine mounting ⇒ Rep. gr. 10 ;
Assembly mountings; Exploded view - assembly mountings .
3.9 Removing and installing air conditioner

compressor drive shaft
Caution


Removing
– Remove air conditioner compressor ⇒ page 306 .
– Unfasten clamp and detach boot -A-.
– Pull drive shaft -B- out of splines of drive gear -C-.
Installing
Note
♦ Renew boot if damaged.

♦ Secure all hose connections with the correct type of hose clips
(same as original equipment) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Check drive shaft -B-; splines must not show signs of wear and
must engage in splines of drive gear -C- without play.
– Before inserting, coat splines of drive shaft -B- e.g. with grease
- G 000 100- ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Before installing air conditioner compressor, insert drive shaft
-B- and slide it into drive gear -C- as far as stop.
– Secure boot -A- at flange with clamp to prevent it from slipping
off.
3.10 Removing and installing drive plate with

overload protection
Caution

Removing
– Unscrew bolts -A-; to do so, counterhold drive plate -C- with
commercially available strap wrench (with fabric strap).
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - pulley”, page 252
– Attach drive plate with overload protection -B- to drive plate.
– Insert bolts and tighten by hand until they make contact.
– Check concentricity of drive plate ⇒ page 327 .
– Tighten bolts.
– Check concentricity of drive plate again.

3.11 Checking and adjusting concentricity of

drive plate with overload protection
Caution


♦ Universal dial gauge bracket - VW 387-
♦ Dial gauge
Procedure
– Clean flange of drive plate -A-.
– Attach dial gauge -B- to air conditioner compressor with uni‐
versal dial gauge bracket - VW 387- -item C-.
– Apply probe -D- of dial gauge to flange of drive plate with a
preload of approx. 1.0 mm and set dial gauge to “0”.
– Turn drive unit -E- of air conditioner compressor several times.
• Specification for eccentricity: less than 0.21 mm
• Maximum difference: 0.2 mm
– If eccentricity exceeds 0.2 mm, repeat adjustment of drive
plate ⇒ page 326 .
3.12 Removing and installing drive plate at air

Caution


Removing
– Remove drive plate with overload protection ⇒ page 326 .
– Unscrew drive plate -C- by turning it with a commercially avail‐
able strap wrench (with fabric strap) in direction of -arrow D-.
When doing so, provide support for compressor shaft -A- by
applying a counterhold tool -B-.
Note
Depending on the type of air conditioner compressor (the com‐

pressor shaft differs), use either a ring spanner, a socket wrench
- T10001/10- from shock absorber set - T10001- or counterhold
tool - 3079- to counterhold the compressor shaft.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “3.2 Exploded view - pulley”, page 252
– Insert rubber elements -B- in drive plate -A- as shown and lu‐
bricate lightly with tyre assembly paste, soap solution or sim‐
ilar.
– Insert drive plate -C- in rubber elements until they make con‐
tact with air conditioner compressor drive shaft -B-.
Note
The illustration shows rubber elements -B-, version “1”. Rubber

elements, version “2”, are connected at the top.
– Screw drive plate -C- onto compressor shaft -A- by turning it

with a commercially available strap wrench (with fabric strap)
in direction of -arrow E-. When doing so, provide support for
compressor shaft by applying a counterhold tool -B-.
Note
Depending on the type of air conditioner compressor (the com‐

pressor shaft differs), use either a ring spanner, a socket wrench
- T10001/10- from shock absorber set - T10001- or counterhold
tool - 3079- to counterhold the compressor shaft.

3.13 Removing and installing drive plate with

roller bearing
Caution

Removing
– Remove compressor shaft drive plate ⇒ page 327 .
– Detach drive plate -B-.
Installing
Note
Renew circlip.
– Clean air conditioner compressor flange before fitting drive

plate.
– Attach drive plate to air conditioner compressor flange.
to exert force.


4 Control motors
⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - control motors (front)”, page 331
⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - control motors (rear)”, page 343
⇒ “4.3 Removing and installing air flow flap control motor V71 ”,
page 343
⇒ “4.4 Removing and installing defroster flap control motor V107
”, page 345
⇒ “4.5 Removing and installing left footwell flap control motor
V108 ”, page 348
⇒ “4.6 Removing and installing right footwell flap control motor
V109 ”, page 351
⇒ “4.7 Removing and installing left centre vent control motor V110
”, page 354
⇒ “4.8 Removing and installing right centre vent control motor
V111 ”, page 357
⇒ “4.9 Removing and installing air recirculation flap control motor
V113 ”, page 360
⇒ “4.10 Removing and installing rear temperature flap control
motor V137 ”, page 361
⇒ “4.11 Removing and installing left temperature flap control mo‐
tor V158 ”, page 363
⇒ “4.12 Removing and installing right temperature flap control
⇒ “4.13 Removing and installing indirect ventilation flap control
⇒ “4.14 Removing and installing rear left air quantity flap control
⇒ “4.15 Removing and installing rear right air quantity flap control
⇒ “4.16 Removing and installing left side vent control motor V299
”, page 371
⇒ “4.17 Removing and installing right side vent control motor
V300 ”, page 373
⇒ “4.18 Removing and installing rear left temperature flap control
⇒ “4.19 Removing and installing rear right temperature flap con‐
trol motor V314 ”, page 376
⇒ “4.20 Removing and installing rear left chest vent control motor
V315 ”, page 377
⇒ “4.21 Removing and installing rear right chest vent control mo‐
tor V316 ”, page 379
⇒ “4.22 Removing and installing air recirculation flap 1 control
motor for hybrid battery V479 ”, page 380
⇒ “4.23 Removing and installing air recirculation flap 2 control
motor for hybrid battery V480 ”, page 383
⇒ “4.24 Removing and installing brackets for control motors”,
page 387
4.1 Exploded view - control motors (front)

⇒ “4.1.1 Exploded view - control motors (front left), basic version”,
page 332
4. Control motors 331

⇒ “4.1.2 Exploded view - control motors (front right), basic ver‐

sion”, page 333
⇒ “4.1.3 Exploded view - control motors (front), actuating levers,
cam plate (left-side), basic version”, page 335
cam plate (right-side), basic version”, page 336
⇒ “4.1.5 Exploded view - control motors (front left), deluxe ver‐
sion”, page 337
⇒ “4.1.6 Exploded view - control motors (front right), deluxe ver‐
sion”, page 339
cam plate (left-side), deluxe version”, page 341
cam plate (right-side), deluxe version”, page 342
4.1.1 Exploded view - control motors (front left), “basic” version
1 - Left footwell flap control mo‐

tor - V108-
⇒ page 348
2 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
3 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
4 - Left centre vent control mo‐
tor - V110-
⇒ page 354
5 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1 Nm
6 - Defroster flap control motor
- V107-
⇒ page 345
7 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
8 - Left temperature flap con‐
trol motor - V158-
⇒ page 363
9 - Actuator for temperature
flaps (left-side)
❑ From heat exchanger for front vents
10 - Air distribution housing
❑ Removing and installing air conditioning unit ⇒ page 460

11 - Cam plate for flap actuators (left-side)

❑ For centre dash panel vents and centre console vents
12 - Cam plate for flap actuators (left-side)
❑ For side dash panel vents, front and rear footwell vents
13 - Bracket
❑ For control motors -V107- / -V108- / -V110-
14 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 1 Nm
4.1.2 Exploded view - control motors (front right), “basic” version

air conditioning unit
⇒ page 460
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 392
2 - Cam plate for flap actuators
(right-side)
❑ For centre dash panel
vents and centre con‐
sole vents
flaps (right-side)
❑ From heat exchanger
for front vents
4 - Bracket
❑ For control motors -
V109- / -V111-
⇒ page 388
5 - Right temperature flap con‐
trol motor - V159-
⇒ page 365
6 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
7 - Right centre vent control
motor - V111-
⇒ page 357
8 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
9 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 1 Nm

10 - Right footwell flap control motor - V109-

11 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
12 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
13 - Rear temperature flap control motor - V137-
14 - Actuators for rear temperature flaps
❑ From heat exchanger for rear vents
15 - Cam plate for flap actuators (right-side)
❑ For side dash panel vents, front and rear footwell vents

4.1.3 Exploded view - control motors (front), actuating levers, cam plate (left-
side), “basic” version
Note
Renew only the components supplied with the repair kit. For repair kit refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
1 - Connecting rod
❑ For control of flaps for
dash panel vent (centre)
and rear vent
2 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of flaps for
footwell vents (front and
rear)
3 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of warm
air flap
4 - Connecting element
❑ For control of warm and
cold air
and rear vent
❑ For control of flap for
❑ For control of “indirect
ventilation” flap
8 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of “indirect
ventilation” flap
logue
❑ The air distribution
housing of the air conditioning unit must not be dismantled
10 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of flap for dash panel vent (centre)
❑ For control of flap for dash panel vent (side)
❑ For actuation of connecting element for flap for dash panel vent (side)
❑ For actuation of flap for rear vent
❑ For actuation of flap for footwell vent (rear)

❑ For control of flap for footwell vent (rear)
❑ For control of flap for footwell vent (front)
4.1.4 Exploded view - control motors (front), actuating levers, cam plate (right-
side), “basic” version
Note
1 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of con‐
necting element for flap
for dash panel vent
(side)
2 - Actuating lever
air flap
and rear vent
ventilation” flap
5 - Actuating lever
ventilation” flap
cold air
8 - Connecting rod
and rear vent
9 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of flap for
❑ For actuation of flaps for footwell vents (front and rear)

❑ For control of flap for footwell vent (rear)
❑ The air distribution housing of the air conditioning unit must not be dismantled
4.1.5 Exploded view - control motors (front left), “deluxe” version
1 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
2 - Rear left air quantity flap
control motor - V239-
⇒ page 368
3 - Rear left temperature flap
⇒ page 374
4 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
flap (left-side)
for rear vents
6 - Left footwell flap control mo‐
tor - V108-
⇒ page 349
7 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
8 - Actuator for flap (left-side)
❑ For footwell vent (front)
9 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
10 - Left side vent control motor - V299-
11 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm

12 - Left centre vent control motor - V110-

13 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1 Nm
14 - Defroster flap control motor - V107-
15 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
16 - Left temperature flap control motor - V158-
17 - Actuator for temperature flap (left-side)
❑ From heat exchanger for front vents
18 - Bracket
❑ For control motors -V110- / -V299-
❑ For dash panel vent (centre)
❑ For dash panel vent (side)
22 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 1 Nm
23 - Cam plate for flaps (left-side)
❑ For vents in rear footwell vents, centre console and B-pillar
24 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
25 - Rear right chest vent control motor - V316-
26 - Air duct to rear vent
❑ In rear centre console
27 - Rear left chest vent control motor - V315-
28 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
29 - Bracket
❑ For control motor -V239-

30 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1 Nm
4.1.6 Exploded view - control motors (front right), “deluxe” version

⇒ page 460
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 392
2 - Actuator for flap (right-side)
❑ For dash panel vent
(centre)
3 - Bracket
❑ For control motors -
V111- / -V213-
⇒ page 390
4 - Actuator for “indirect venti‐
lation” flaps
❑ For vents in dash panel
(top)
flap (right-side)
for front vents
6 - Right temperature flap con‐
trol motor - V159-
⇒ page 365
7 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
8 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
9 - Indirect ventilation flap control motor - V213-
10 - Right centre vent control motor - V111-
11 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
12 - Right side vent control motor - V300-
13 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm

14 - Actuators for flap (right-side)

❑ For dash panel vent (side)
15 - Right footwell flap control motor - V109-
16 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1 Nm
17 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
18 - Rear right temperature flap control motor - V314-
19 - Rear right air quantity flap control motor - V240-
20 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 1 Nm
21 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1 Nm
22 - Bracket
❑ For control motor -V240-
23 - Cam plate for flaps (right-side)
❑ For vents in rear footwell vents, centre console and B-pillar
24 - Actuator for flap (right-side)
❑ For footwell vent (front)
25 - Actuator for temperature flap (right-side)
❑ From heat exchanger for rear vents
26 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 1 Nm

4.1.7 Exploded view - control motors (front), actuating levers, cam plate (left-
side), “deluxe” version
Note
1 - Actuating lever
footwell vent (rear)
2 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of cold air
flap
footwell vent (front)
4 - Actuating lever
footwell vent (front)
dash panel vent (side)
6 - Actuating lever
7 - Actuating lever
air flap
cold air
logue
❑ The air distribution housing of the air conditioning unit must not be dismantled
❑ For actuation of flap for dash panel vent (centre)
❑ For control of flap for dash panel vent (centre)

4.1.8 Exploded view - control motors (front), actuating levers, cam plate (right-
side), “deluxe” version
Note

logue
❑ The air distribution
housing of the air condi‐
tioning unit must not be
dismantled
2 - Actuating lever
air flap
cold air
4 - Actuating lever
ventilation” flap
6 - Actuating lever
ventilation” flap
8 - Actuating lever
9 - Actuating lever
❑ For actuation of cold air flap

4.2 Exploded view - control motors (rear)

❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 568
2 - Air recirculation flap 1 con‐
trol motor for hybrid battery -
V479-
⇒ page 380
3 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
4 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
V480-
⇒ page 383
4.3 Removing and installing air flow flap

⇒ “4.3.1 Operation of air flow flap control motor V71 ”,
page 343
⇒ “4.3.2 Removing and installing air flow flap control motor V71
”, page 344
4.3.1 Operation of air flow flap control motor -

V71-
♦ With the air recirculation flap closed, the position of the fresh
air/air flow flap can be seen via the air intake opening in the
plenum chamber ⇒ page 505 .
♦ For the control of the air flow, the fresh air intake duct is par‐
tially closed via the air flow flap at higher vehicle speeds (from

approx. 80 km/h) by the operating unit ( Climatronic control

unit - J255- ; position of air recirculation flap is specified by -
J255- ).
♦ To reduce the change in the noise level of the fresh air blower
- V2- caused by differences in the air intake when switching
from fresh air mode to air recirculation mode or vice versa, the
air flow flap control motor - V71- and the air recirculation flap
control motor - V113- are activated as follows:
♦ When switching from fresh air mode to air recirculation mode,
the air recirculation flap is opened first and the fresh-air intake
duct is then closed via the air flow/fresh air flap.
♦ When switching from air recirculation mode to fresh air mode,
the fresh-air intake duct is opened first via the air flow/fresh air
flap and the air recirculation flap is then closed.
♦ In partial air recirculation mode, the air recirculation flap is
opened and the air flow/fresh air flap moved to the centre po‐
sition by -J255- (fresh-air and air recirculation intake ducts are
simultaneously opened slightly). This results in an improved
cooling effect in certain temperature ranges and at the same
time causes the intake of a certain proportion of fresh air.
4.3.2 Removing and installing air flow flap

Removing
– Observe general notes ⇒ page 22 .
– Move front right seat to rearmost position.
– Remove glove box ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim panels; Removing and
installing glove box .
– Release bracket -A- and detach noise insulation cover -B-.

– Mark electrical connector and control motor.

– Detach control motor -2- from shaft -5- for air flow flap.
Installing
Caution
Risk of damage to control motor.

♦ The actuator socket in the control motor must not be
turned by hand when the connector is not plugged in, as
this could damage the electronics in the control motor.
♦ If it is necessary to turn the actuator socket in the control
motor, turn it carefully and slowly by hand with the con‐
nector plugged in.
– The actuator socket -E- on the control motor -C- can only be
fitted onto the shaft -D- in one position.
• The actuator socket in the control motor must be opposite the
shaft as shown.
Note
If the actuator socket and shaft are not opposite one another, the
socket in the control motor must be turned. Observe general
notes ⇒ page 22 .
– Plug in electrical connector -A-.

– Position control motor on air distribution housing. The shaft of
the air flow flap must engage in the actuator socket.
• There must not be any play in the connection between the
control motor and shaft.
– Tighten bolts -B- to specified torque ⇒ page 397 .
– Route wiring harness -F- so that it cannot come into contact
with moving components (e.g. control motor lever).
ing”):
– Perform final control diagnosis.
4.4 Removing and installing defroster flap

Removing
– Move front left seat to rearmost position.


– Using button -3-, set direction of air delivery to “Windscreen”.

Both versions (continued):
• The air should emerge from the windscreen “defroster vent”.
– Remove dash panel cover (driver side) ⇒ General body re‐
pairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim
panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver
side) .
– Remove footwell vent (driver side) ⇒ page 494 .
– Remove accelerator pedal module ⇒ Rep. gr. 20 ; Accelerator
mechanism; Exploded view - accelerator pedal module


– Remove bolts -3, 5, 6-.
– Detach control motor -2- from shaft -4- for defroster flap.
Note
When the control motor is detached, the defroster flap in the air
distribution housing opens automatically (gravity). The shaft for
the defroster flap is therefore always in a certain position.
Installing
Tightening torque
♦ ⇒ “4.1 Exploded view - control motors (front)”, page 331
Note
The air conditioning unit is supplied with different shafts. Version

with short shaft: The control motor can only be attached to the
shaft in the specified installation position. Version with longer
shaft (difference in length: approx. 10 mm): The control motor can
be turned into the specified installation position together with the
shaft after it has been attached to the shaft.
Caution

nector plugged in.

shaft as shown.
Note
notes ⇒ page 22 .

– Position control motor on air distribution housing. The shaft
must engage in the actuator socket.
– Tighten bolts -B- to torque.
– Route wiring harness -G- so that it cannot come into contact
ing”):
4.5 Removing and installing left footwell flap

⇒ “4.5.1 Removing and installing left footwell flap control motor
V108 - basic version”, page 348
⇒ “4.5.2 Removing and installing left footwell flap control motor
V108 - deluxe version”, page 349
4.5.1 Removing and installing left footwell flap

control motor - V108- - “basic” version
Removing
side) .


– Detach control motor -2- from shaft of actuating arm -5-.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
– The actuator socket in the control motor -3- can only be fitted
onto the actuating arm -5- in one position.
actuating arm as shown.
Note
If the actuator socket and actuating arm are not opposite one an‐
other, the socket in the control motor must be turned. Observe
general notes ⇒ page 22 .
– Plug in electrical connector -1-.

– Position control motor on air distribution housing. The actuat‐
ing arm must engage -arrow- in actuator socket -4-.
control motor and actuating arm.
– Tighten bolts to specified torque.
– Route wiring harness -2- so that it cannot come into contact
ing”):
4.5.2 Removing and installing left footwell flap

control motor - V108- - “deluxe” version
Removing


side) .
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1.5 Exploded view - control motors (front left), deluxe
version”, page 337
Caution

nector plugged in.

– Check that actuating arm -D- is correctly positioned on mount‐

ing -G-.
– The actuator socket -E- in the control motor -C- can only be
fitted onto the actuating arm -D- in one position.
Note

ing arm must engage in the actuator socket.
ing”):
4.6 Removing and installing right footwell

flap control motor - V109-
⇒ “4.6.1 Removing and installing right footwell flap control motor
⇒ “4.6.2 Removing and installing right footwell flap control motor
4.6.1 Removing and installing right footwell

flap control motor - V109- - “basic” ver‐
sion
Removing
– Remove air duct for dash panel vent (passenger side)
⇒ page 497 .
– Remove footwell vent (front passenger side) ⇒ page 494 .


Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1.2 Exploded view - control motors (front right), basic
Caution

nector plugged in.
Note

ing”):

4.6.2 Removing and installing right footwell

flap control motor - V109- - “deluxe” ver‐
sion
Removing
⇒ page 497 .
– Detach control motor -2- from shaft -4- for footwell flap.
Note
The shaft may also be pulled out when the control motor is de‐
tached.
Installing
Caution

nector plugged in.

– Check that connecting element -G- and actuating arm -D- are
in correct installation position and function properly.
– The actuator socket -E- in control motor -C- can only be at‐
tached to the shaft in one position.
shaft as shown.
Note

– Tighten bolts -B- to specified torque
⇒ “4.1.6 Exploded view - control motors (front right), deluxe
version”, page 339 .
ing”):
4.7 Removing and installing left centre vent

⇒ “4.7.1 Removing and installing left centre vent control motor
⇒ “4.7.2 Removing and installing left centre vent control motor
4.7.1 Removing and installing left centre vent

control motor - V110- - “basic” version
Removing
side) .


Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
Note

ing”):

4.7.2 Removing and installing left centre vent

control motor - V110- - “deluxe” version
Removing
– Remove left side vent control motor ⇒ page 371 .
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.

Note

– Install left side vent control motor ⇒ page 371 .
ing”):
4.8 Removing and installing right centre

vent control motor - V111-
⇒ “4.8.1 Removing and installing right centre vent control motor
⇒ “4.8.2 Removing and installing right centre vent control motor
4.8.1 Removing and installing right centre

vent control motor - V111- - “basic” ver‐
sion
Removing
⇒ page 497 .
– Remove air duct for footwell vent (front passenger side)
⇒ page 494 .


Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
Note

ing”):

4.8.2 Removing and installing right centre

vent control motor - V111- - “deluxe” ver‐
sion
Removing
⇒ page 497 .
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1.6 Exploded view - control motors (front right), deluxe
Caution

nector plugged in.

Note

ing”):
4.9 Removing and installing air recirculation

flap control motor - V113-
Removing


– Detach control motor -2- from shaft -5- for air recirculation flap.
Installing
Caution

nector plugged in.
– If there are problems due to moisture in the passenger com‐

partment, also check the air recirculation flap -F- (must close
completely).
shaft as shown.
Note
notes ⇒ page 22 .

– Position control motor on air distribution housing. The shaft of
the air flow flap must engage in the actuator socket.
– Tighten bolts -B- to specified torque ⇒ page 397 .
ing”):
4.10 Removing and installing rear tempera‐

ture flap control motor - V137-
Removing


– Remove dash panel cover (bottom) ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/covers/trim pan‐
els; Removing and installing dash panel cover (driver side) .
– Detach control motor -2- from shaft -5- for temperature flap.
Note
tached.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.

Note

ing”):
4.11 Removing and installing left tempera‐

Removing


Both versions (continued):
– Remove defroster flap control motor ⇒ page 345 .


Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
Note

– Install defroster flap control motor ⇒ page 345 .
ing”):
4.12 Removing and installing right tempera‐

Removing
– Remove brackets for control motors -V109- / -V111-
⇒ page 388 .


Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
Note

– Fit brackets for control motors -V109- / -V111- ⇒ page 388 .
ing”):

4.13 Removing and installing indirect ventila‐

tion flap control motor - V213-
Removing
⇒ page 497 .
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.

Note

ing”):
4.14 Removing and installing rear left air

quantity flap control motor - V239-
Removing
side) .
– Remove centre console ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre con‐
sole .


– Detach control motor -2- from shaft -5- for air quantity flap.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
fitted onto the shaft -D- of the air quantity flap in one position.
Note

ing”):

4.15 Removing and installing rear right air

quantity flap control motor - V240-
Removing
sole .
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.

Note

ing”):
4.16 Removing and installing left side vent

Removing
side) .


Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
Note

ing”):

4.17 Removing and installing right side vent

Removing
– Remove right centre vent control motor ⇒ page 359 .
Note
tached.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.

– Check that connecting element -G- and actuating arm -D- are
in correct installation position and function properly.
– The actuator socket -E- in control motor -C- can only be at‐
tached to the shaft in one position.
shaft as shown.
Note

– Install right centre vent control motor ⇒ page 359 .
ing”):
4.18 Removing and installing rear left tem‐

perature flap control motor - V313-
Removing
side) .


– Detach control motor -2- from shaft -5- for temperature flap.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
Note

ing”):

4.19 Removing and installing rear right tem‐

perature flap control motor - V314-
Removing
Note
tached.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.

Note

ing”):
4.20 Removing and installing rear left chest

Removing
– Remove rear vent ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre console .
– Remove air duct for rear vent ⇒ page 499 .


– Detach control motor -2- from flap shaft -5-.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.
– The actuator socket in the control motor -3- can only be at‐
tached to the shaft -5- in one position.
shaft as shown.
Note
notes ⇒ page 22 .

ing”):

4.21 Removing and installing rear right chest

Removing
– Remove rear vent ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
68 ; Centre console; Removing and installing centre console .
– Remove air duct for rear vent ⇒ page 499 .
– Detach control motor -2- from flap shaft -5-.
Installing
Tightening torques
Caution

nector plugged in.

– The actuator socket in the control motor -3- can only be at‐
tached to the shaft -5- in one position.
shaft as shown.
Note
notes ⇒ page 22 .

ing”):

flap 1 control motor for hybrid battery -
V479-
Note
Only fitted on Audi A6 hybrid
tem .
WARNING


WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Note
♦ On this vehicle, the control motor -V479- on the battery cooling

module is activated by the battery regulation control unit -
J840- via a data line. The two control motors are connected
via this data line (LIN bus) to -J840- . If an incorrect control
motor has been fitted, if the control motors at the battery cool‐
ing module have been interchanged or if there is a fault at one
of the control motors or in the wiring, this can result in different
entries in the event memory with different types of fault ⇒ Ve‐
♦ The control motors at the battery cooling module are identical
to those at the air conditioning unit. However, since -J840-
cannot perform addressing for the control motors, it is impor‐
tant to fit only control motors on the battery cooling module
that already have the correct address. For this reason, take
care to select the correct version (part number) when renewing
and note the correct fitting location when installing ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
♦ Please note that in the vehicle diagnosis the air recirculation
flap 1 control motor for hybrid battery - V479- is referred to as
“Valve 1 for air supply to hybrid battery”.
Caution
Pay attention to correct assignment of the control motors.

♦ The two control motors ( -V479- and -V480- ) are identical.
The only difference is the assignment stored in the elec‐
tronics (address).
♦ If the control motors are interchanged on installation, ac‐
tivation of the flaps in the battery cooling module will be
incorrect and problems with the drive battery - A2- will be
encountered due to incorrect air routing.
♦ Prior to removal, mark the control motor and the fitting lo‐
cation at the battery cooling module.
♦ On installation, pay attention to the marking and check the
part number of the control motor if necessary ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
Note
At the start of production, the part number of -V479- for example

is “8R0 820 504”. Take care to select the correct version ⇒ Elec‐

Removing
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach air recirculation flap 1 con‐
trol motor for hybrid battery - V479- .
Installing
– After installation, interrogate event memory of operating and
display unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) and battery reg‐
ulation control unit - J840- and erase any entries displayed
– To check operation after installation (if necessary), perform
final control diagnosis of both control motors on battery cooling
module via battery regulation control unit - J840- ⇒ Vehicle
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - control motors (rear)”, page 343

flap 2 control motor for hybrid battery -
V480-
Note
Only fitted on Audi A6 hybrid
tem .
WARNING


WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Note
♦ On this vehicle, the control motor -V480- on the battery cooling

module is activated by the battery regulation control unit -
J840- via a data line. The two control motors are connected
via this data line (LIN bus) to -J840- . If an incorrect control
motor has been fitted, if the control motors at the battery cool‐
ing module have been interchanged or if there is a fault at one
of the control motors or in the wiring, this can result in different
entries in the event memory with different types of fault ⇒ Ve‐
♦ The control motors at the battery cooling module are identical
to those at the air conditioning unit. However, since -J840-
cannot perform addressing for the control motors, it is impor‐
tant to fit only control motors on the battery cooling module
that already have the correct address. For this reason, take
care to select the correct version (part number) when renewing
and note the correct fitting location when installing ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
♦ Please note that in the vehicle diagnosis the air recirculation
flap 2 control motor for hybrid battery - V480- is referred to as
“Valve 2 for air supply to hybrid battery”.
Caution
Pay attention to correct assignment of the control motors.

♦ The two control motors ( -V479- and -V480- ) are identical.
The only difference is the assignment stored in the elec‐
tronics (address).
♦ If the control motors are interchanged on installation, ac‐
tivation of the flaps in the battery cooling module will be
incorrect and problems with the drive battery - A2- will be
encountered due to incorrect air routing.
♦ Prior to removal, mark the control motor and the fitting lo‐
cation at the battery cooling module.
♦ On installation, pay attention to the marking and check the
part number of the control motor if necessary ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
Note
At the start of production, the part number of -V480- for example

is “8R0 820 510”. Take care to select the correct version ⇒ Elec‐

Removing
– Remove rear cross panel trim ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Removing
and installing lock carrier trim .
– Detach air recirculation flap 2 control motor for hybrid battery
- V480- and unplug electrical connector -1-.
Installing
– To check operation after installation (if necessary), perform
final control diagnosis of both control motors on battery cooling
module via battery regulation control unit - J840- ⇒ Vehicle
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.2 Exploded view - control motors (rear)”, page 343

4.24 Removing and installing brackets for

control motors
⇒ “4.24.1 Removing and installing bracket for control motors
V107 / V108 / V110 - basic version”, page 387
V109 / V111 - basic version”, page 388
V110 / V299 - deluxe version”, page 389
V111 / V213 - deluxe version”, page 390
⇒ “4.24.5 Removing and installing bracket for control motor V239
- deluxe version”, page 391
⇒ “4.24.6 Removing and installing bracket for control motor V240
- deluxe version”, page 391
4.24.1 Removing and installing bracket for con‐

trol motors -V107- / -V108- / -V110- -
“basic” version
Removing
– Remove left centre vent control motor ⇒ page 354 .
– Remove left footwell flap control motor ⇒ page 348 .
– Move electrical wiring harness -2- clear.
– Remove bolts -3, 4, 5 and 7-.
– Detach bracket -6-. This may release cam plate with lever
-1- at air distribution housing.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1.1 Exploded view - control motors (front left), basic ver‐
sion”, page 332
– Check that connecting elements and actuating arms for the
various flaps are in correct installation positions and function
properly.
– Insert wiring harness in mounting, making sure that it cannot
come into contact with moving components (e.g. control motor
lever).
– Install left footwell flap control motor ⇒ page 348 .
– Install left centre vent control motor ⇒ page 354 .
ing”):


trol motors -V109- / -V111- - “basic” ver‐
sion
Removing
– Remove right footwell flap control motor ⇒ page 351 .
– Detach bracket -5-. This may release cam plates with levers
-2 and 4- at air distribution housing.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “4.1.2 Exploded view - control motors (front right), basic
various flaps are in correct installation positions and function
properly.
lever).
– Install right footwell flap control motor ⇒ page 351 .
ing”):


trol motors -V110- / -V299- - “deluxe”
version
Removing
– Remove left side vent control motor ⇒ page 371 .
– Remove left centre vent control motor ⇒ page 356 .
– Move wiring harness -C- clear.
– Remove bolts -B-.
– Detach bracket -A-.
Installing
Tightening torques

various flaps -A-, -B- and -C- are in correct installation posi‐
tions and function properly.
lever).
– Install left centre vent control motor ⇒ page 356 .
– Install left side vent control motor ⇒ page 371 .
ing”):


trol motors -V111- / -V213- - “deluxe”
version
Removing
– Remove indirect ventilation flap control motor ⇒ page 367 .
– Detach bracket -2-.
Installing
Tightening torques
– Move toothed segment -A- of lever for indirect ventilation flap
and actuating arm -B- to position shown.
• Wide tooth at lever for indirect ventilation flap must engage in
recess in actuating arm.
– Check that connecting elements -C, E- and actuating arm
-D- for the various flaps are in correct installation positions and
function properly.
lever).
– Install indirect ventilation flap control motor ⇒ page 367 .
ing”):


trol motor -V239- - “deluxe” version
Removing
– Remove rear left air quantity flap control motor ⇒ page 368 .
Installing
Tightening torques
lever).
– Install rear left air quantity flap control motor ⇒ page 368 .
ing”):

trol motor -V240- - “deluxe” version
Removing
– Remove rear right air quantity flap control motor ⇒ page 370 .
Installing
Tightening torques
lever).
– Install rear right air quantity flap control motor ⇒ page 370 .
ing”):

5 Front heater and air conditioning unit

⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - attachments for heater and air conditioning
unit and air intake box”, page 392
⇒ “5.2 Exploded view - flaps and partitions in air distribution hous‐
ing”, page 393
⇒ “5.3 Exploded view - heater and air conditioning unit”,
page 395
⇒ “5.4 Exploded view - air intake box of heater and air conditioning
unit”, page 397
⇒ “5.5 Exploded view - evaporator housing”, page 399
⇒ “5.6 Removing and installing evaporator”, page 403
⇒ “5.7 Cleaning evaporator”, page 414
⇒ “5.8 Checking auxiliary air heater element Z35 ”, page 424
⇒ “5.9 Removing and installing auxiliary air heater element Z35 ”,
page 427
⇒ “5.10 Checking heating output of actuation of temperature flaps
of air conditioner”, page 429
⇒ “5.11 Removing and installing heater and air conditioning unit”,
page 460
⇒ “5.12 Dismantling and assembling heater and air conditioning
unit”, page 467
⇒ “5.13 Removing and installing dust and pollen filter”,
page 472
⇒ “5.14 Removing and installing fresh air blower V2 ”,
page 474
⇒ “5.15 Removing and installing heat exchanger”, page 476
⇒ “5.16 Removing and installing condensation drain”, page 483
⇒ “5.17 Checking condensation drain”, page 484
5.1 Exploded view - attachments for heater and air conditioning unit and air
intake box

1 - Evaporator housing (bottom

section)
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 399
2 - Cover
❑ For refrigerant pipes to
evaporator
logue
3 - Bolt
❑ 4x
❑ 2 Nm
4 - Evaporator housing (top
section)
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 399
5 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
6 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
logue
❑ Flaps, partitions
⇒ page 393
❑ Actuating lever for flaps
⇒ page 331
5.2 Exploded view - flaps and partitions in

air distribution housing
Note
♦ The air distribution housing of the air conditioning unit must

not be dismantled. If dismantled, the air distribution housing
must be renewed.
♦ The air distribution housing is dismantled in the illustration to
show the internal flaps.
♦ Various temperature flap shafts are interconnected via a con‐
necting rod, actuating arm and cam plates. These are then
jointly actuated by one control motor.
♦ Renew only the components supplied with the repair kit. For
repair kit refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
5. Front heater and air conditioning unit 393

1 - Air distribution housing (bot‐

tom section)
❑ For rear footwell vent
and centre console vent
2 - Temperature flap (left-side)
3 - Air distribution housing (top
section)
4 - Flap (left-side) for centre
dash panel vent
5 - Actuating lever
front footwell vent
6 - Flap (left-side) for front foot‐
well vent
7 - Actuating lever
8 - Flap (left-side) for dash pan‐
el vent (side)
9 - Air distribution housing (left-
side)
10 - Warm air flap (left-side)
11 - Warm air flap (right-side)
12 - Cold air flap (left-side)
❑ From evaporator
13 - Cold air flap (right-side)
❑ From evaporator
14 - “Defroster” flaps
❑ To windscreen
15 - “Indirect ventilation” flaps
❑ To dash panel (top)
16 - Air distribution housing (right-side)
17 - Flap (right-side) for dash panel vent (side)
❑ For actuation of flap for dash panel vent (side)
19 - Flap (right-side) for front footwell vent
❑ For actuation of flap for front footwell vent
21 - Flap (right-side) for centre dash panel vent
22 - Air distribution housing (centre)
❑ For separation of air to left and right vents

23 - Temperature flap (right-side)

❑ For rear footwell vent and centre console vent
24 - Flap (right-side) for rear footwell vent
25 - Flap (right-side) for air duct (rear)
❑ For centre console vent
26 - Flap (left-side) for air duct (rear)
❑ For centre console vent
27 - Flap (left-side) for rear footwell vent
5.3 Exploded view - heater and air conditioning unit
1 - Coolant pipe for heat ex‐

changer
❑ Coolant supply from en‐
gine
2 - Coolant pipe for heat ex‐
changer
❑ Coolant return to engine
3 - O-ring
❑ Renew
4 - Clamp
❑ 2 Nm
5 - Bracket for coolant pipes
❑ For heat exchanger
6 - Bolt
❑ 2 Nm
7 - Auxiliary air heater element
- Z35-
❑ For vehicles with TDI
engine and for vehicles
with high-voltage sys‐
tem (hybrid vehicles
with petrol engine)
Note
♦ Vehicles with a high-voltage sys‐

tem (hybrid vehicles) and petrol
engine are currently equipped
with an auxiliary air heater ele‐
ment - Z35- to provide a supple‐
mentary heating function
⇒ page 424 .

♦ On vehicles with a petrol engine,

the electric supplementary heat‐
ing ( auxiliary air heater element
- Z35- ) is activated by a signal
from the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ) by
way of the local data bus (via the
same output by which the fresh
air blower control unit - J126- is
activated) to the auxiliary air
heater control unit - J604- . In the
event of problems with the fresh
air blower control unit - J126- or
the fresh air blower - V2- on
these vehicles, also check the
auxiliary air heater control unit -
J604- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
and ⇒ Current flow diagrams,
locations.
❑ Vehicles with auxiliary heater are currently not fitted with a heating element
8 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
9 - Electrical wire
❑ For auxiliary air heater element - Z35-
10 - Earth wire
❑ For supplementary heater
❑ Nut, 9 Nm
❑ The opening for the supplementary heater is sealed on vehicles with petrol engine or TDI engine with no
auxiliary air heater element - Z35-
12 - Heat exchanger
13 - Clamp
❑ 2 Nm
14 - O-ring
❑ Renew

5.4 Exploded view - air intake box of heater and air conditioning unit
1 - Foam seal
❑ Renew if damaged
2 - Air intake duct
❑ With air flow/fresh air
and air recirculation flap
❑ Do not dismantle
⇒ page 467
❑ Between air recircula‐
tion flap control motor -
V113- and air recircula‐
tion flap
❑ Coat mountings with
small amount of grease
⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue
4 - Air recirculation flap control
motor - V113-
⇒ page 360
❑ Between air flow flap
control motor - V71- and
air flow/fresh air flap
❑ Coat mountings with
small amount of grease
⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue
6 - Air flow flap control motor -
V71-
7 - Bolt
❑ Tightening torque:
♦ For control motors: 1 Nm
♦ For intake duct: 1 Nm
♦ For air intake box: 1 Nm
8 - Noise insulation cover
9 - Bracket
10 - Air intake box
11 - Foam seal
❑ Renew if damaged
❑ For sealing the joint between the intake duct and the air conditioning unit (bonded onto intake duct)

12 - Attachment point
Note
If necessary, air intake box can be

secured additionally with bolts
-item 7-.
13 - Fasteners of air intake box

❑ Between top and bottom sections
Note
If fasteners no longer hold parts in

place properly, additionally bolt top
and bottom sections of air intake
box together at attachment points
-item 12-.
14 - Dust and pollen filter

❑ Notes on version with activated charcoal filter insert ⇒ page 96
❑ Observe replacement intervals ⇒ Maintenance tables
15 - Slot cover for dust and pollen filter
Note
Depending on the version, a foam

strip may be glued onto the slot cov‐
er to insulate the gap next to the
cover ⇒ Item 18 (page 398)
⇒ page 472 .
16 - Fresh air blower - V2-

❑ With fresh air blower control unit - J126-
17 - Bolt
❑ 3x
❑ 1 Nm
18 - Cover
19 - Quick-release fastener
❑ 2x
❑ 0.5 Nm

5.5 Exploded view - evaporator housing
Note
The following illustration shows an evaporator housing with evap‐

orator as fitted at the workshop on air conditioners with refrigerant
R134a. On vehicles with refrigerant R1234yf, separable connec‐
tions are no longer permitted in the passenger compartment. For
this reason, the evaporator with fixed refrigerant pipes
⇒ Item 20 (page 402) is available as a replacement part for these
vehicles ( ⇒ Item 2 (page 399) and ⇒ Item 5 (page 400) ) ⇒
1 - Evaporator housing (bottom

section)
⇒ page 403
2 - Refrigerant pipe to evapo‐
rator
❑ The evaporator is man‐
ufactured with the refrig‐
erant pipes permanently
attached. If a repair is
required, the available
replacement evapora‐
tors for vehicles with re‐
frigerant R134a have re‐
frigerant pipes which
are attached at a con‐
necting point
⇒ page 406 and ⇒
logue
for vehicles with refrig‐
erant R134a
⇒ page 406
❑ Not supplied for vehi‐
cles with refrigerant
R1234yf (and vehicles
with refrigerant R134a
for which the evaporator
is not available with a
connecting point for the
refrigerant pipes)
Note



⇒ page 403 .
3 - Retainer
❑ From repair kit for evaporator
❑ For connecting refrigerant pipes to evaporator
Note
Only on vehicles with refrigerant

R134a; further notes
⇒ Item 2 (page 399)
4 - Bolt
❑ 5 Nm
Note

5 - Refrigerant pipe to evaporator

❑ 5 Nm
Note

6 - O-ring
❑ Before installing, lubricate lightly with refrigerant oil ⇒ page 97
7 - Grommet
❑ With support ring; for sealing opening for refrigerant lines through plenum chamber partition panel
8 - Retainer
❑ For fixing refrigerant line in position and securing expansion valve
9 - Expansion valve
10 - Bolt

11 - Support ring
❑ Increases contact pressure of grommet to plenum chamber partition panel
12 - O-ring
13 - O-ring
Note

14 - Cover
❑ For refrigerant pipes to evaporator
15 - Bolt
❑ 4x
16 - Bolt
❑ 2x
17 - Evaporator housing (top section)
18 - Bolt
❑ 2x
19 - Cover
❑ For evaporator
❑ Can be renewed separately if necessary (only on vehicles with refrigerant R134a for which the evaporator
is not available with a connecting point for the refrigerant pipes); for repair kit refer to
⇒ “5.6.3 Removing and installing evaporator”, page 406 and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
❑ Bonded into evaporator housing during installation of replacement evaporator (only for vehicles with
refrigerant R134a) ⇒ “5.6.3 Removing and installing evaporator”, page 406 .
❑ Removing and installing (only for vehicles with refrigerant R134a) ⇒ page 406
❑ Not possible to remove and install on vehicles with refrigerant R1234yf (and vehicles with refrigerant
R134a for which the evaporator is not available with a connecting point for the refrigerant pipes)
⇒ page 403 .
Note
♦ The evaporator is manufactured

with the refrigerant pipes perma‐
nently attached. If a repair is re‐
quired, the available replace‐
ment evaporators for vehicles
with refrigerant R134a have re‐
frigerant pipes which are attach‐
ed at a connecting point
⇒ “5.6.3 Removing and installing
evaporator”, page 406 and ⇒


⇒ page 403 .
20 - Evaporator
❑ The evaporator is manufactured with the refrigerant pipes permanently attached. If a repair is required,
the available replacement evaporators for vehicles with refrigerant R134a have refrigerant pipes which
are attached at a connecting point ⇒ “5.6.3 Removing and installing evaporator”, page 406 and ⇒
❑ Removing and installing for vehicles with refrigerant R134a ⇒ page 406
❑ Removing and installing for vehicles with refrigerant R1234yf (and vehicles with refrigerant R134a for
which the evaporator is not available with a connecting point for the refrigerant pipes) ⇒ page 403
Note

⇒ page 403 .
21 - O-ring
Note



❑ Flaps, partitions ⇒ page 393

❑ Actuating lever for flaps ⇒ page 331
5.6 Removing and installing evaporator

⇒ “5.6.1 Removing and installing evaporator housing”,
page 403
⇒ “5.6.2 Removing and installing grommet for refrigerant lines”,
page 405
⇒ “5.6.3 Removing and installing evaporator”, page 406
5.6.1 Removing and installing evaporator

housing
WARNING

Note

General information on air conditioning systems , and ⇒ Air
00 ; Laws and regulations .
♦ Proceed as follows if the evaporator is not available separate‐
ly, or if it is to be renewed together with the evaporator housing
for other reasons ( ⇒ page 406 and ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue ):
♦ The evaporator can only be renewed together with the refrig‐
erant pipes (e.g. on vehicles with refrigerant R1234yf)
⇒ page 403 and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The evaporator is manufactured with the refrigerant pipes per‐
manently attached. If a repair is required, the available re‐
placement evaporators for vehicles with refrigerant R134a
have refrigerant pipes which are attached at a connecting
point ⇒ page 406 and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue

Removing
– Remove air conditioning unit
⇒ “5.11 Removing and installing heater and air conditioning
unit”, page 460 .
– Release retaining tabs -arrows- and detach bracket -3- for
coolant pipes.
– Unscrew bolts and detach clamps -5 and 7-.
– If fitted, open plastic clamps ⇒ page 479 .
– Pull coolant pipes -1 and 2- out of heat exchanger -6- and de‐
tach.

– Release retaining tabs -arrows- and detach evaporator hous‐
ing -1- from air distribution housing -4-.

Installing
– Check connection -3- of heat exchanger and coolant pipes
-2- for damage or dirt.
– Clean and smooth sealing surface for O-ring.
– Coat new O-ring -4- lightly with coolant (or lubricate lightly with
silicone grease) and attach to coolant pipe -1-.
– Slide coolant pipes into heat exchanger as far as stop.
Caution
Risk of leaks at heat exchanger.

♦ Crushed O-rings and coolant pipes that are not fitted
straight or are not attached fully will lead to leaks.
– Fit new screw-type clamps -B- at connection between coolant

pipe and heat exchanger.
– Tighten bolt to specified torque.
– Check that screw-type clamps are seated correctly on con‐
nections of heat exchanger and coolant pipes. They must not
make contact with air distribution housing or other compo‐
nents.
– Install air conditioning unit
⇒ “5.11 Removing and installing heater and air conditioning
unit”, page 460 .
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.5 Exploded view - evaporator housing”, page 399
5.6.2 Removing and installing grommet for re‐

frigerant lines
Removing
– Remove expansion valve ⇒ page 190 .
– Remove evaporator housing ⇒ page 403 .
– Release retaining tab -B- and disengage cover -A- at evapo‐
rator housing -C-.


– Release retaining tab -5- and detach top section of evaporator
housing -6- from bottom section -1-.
– Pull evaporator -3- slightly out of bottom section of evaporator
housing and detach grommet -2- from refrigerant lines -4-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse sequence.
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - attachments for heater and air condi‐
tioning unit and air intake box”, page 392
5.6.3 Removing and installing evaporator

Only possible on certain vehicles with refrigerant R134a ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue and
⇒ “5.5 Exploded view - evaporator housing”, page 399 .
Caution

Note
♦ On vehicles which use refrigerant R1234yf, no separable con‐

nections in the refrigerant circuit (e.g. between the refrigerant
lines and the evaporator) are permitted in the passenger com‐
partment. On these vehicles, the air conditioning unit (with the
evaporator housing) must therefore always be removed, and
the evaporator must be renewed (as a complete unit) together
with the refrigerant lines ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue and
⇒ “5.5 Exploded view - evaporator housing”, page 399 .
♦ If the evaporator is not available as a replacement part, it must
be renewed together with the evaporator housing. Removing
and installing evaporator housing ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue and
⇒ “5.5 Exploded view - evaporator housing”, page 399
♦ On right-hand drive vehicles, the evaporator can currently only
be renewed together with the evaporator housing. Removing
and installing evaporator housing ⇒ page 403

♦ Pliers - T40147-
♦ Strong carpet knife (blade firmly and securely seated in han‐
dle)

Removing
If the evaporator is available separately (only for refrigerant
R134a) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue , proceed as follows:
– Move front seats as far back as they will go.
– Remove expansion valve ⇒ page 190 .
– Detach retainer -A- from refrigerant lines -B and C-.
– Remove steering column ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and installing steer‐
ing column .
– Remove pedal cluster ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Brake
pedal; Removing and installing mounting bracket .
– Release retaining tab -B- and disengage cover -A- for refrig‐
erant lines at evaporator housing -C-.
Note
Take care not to damage the sealing lip -E- on the evaporator
housing in the course of further work.
– Detach butyl mat -C- from refrigerant lines -A and B-.

– Cut through refrigerant lines -A and B- at locations marked

-C- using pliers - T40147- .
– Bend remaining section of refrigerant line -A- at evaporator
towards rear (as seen in direction of travel) far enough so that
evaporator can be pulled out of housing.
– Remove air intake box ⇒ page 468 .
– Using a sharp knife (e.g. strong carpet knife with blade firmly
and securely attached in handle), cut wall of housing -A- (right
side of evaporator housing) out of air conditioning unit at cut‐
ting line marked -B-.
Note
♦ Take care not to damage the sealing lip on the air conditioning
unit -C- when cutting out the housing wall -A- in the course of
further work.
♦ If the connection between the housing wall -A- and the air
conditioning unit cannot be separated with a carpet knife at the
cutting line -B- (material too thick), you can separate the con‐
nection carefully at the cutting line -B- using an electric cutter
- V.A.G 1561A- and a 25 mm offset blade - V.A.G 1561/4- or
a saw blade, dia. 63 mm - V.A.G 1561/25- or similar. While
doing so, make sure the sealing lip on the air conditioning unit
-C- is not damaged.
♦ If the evaporator has already been renewed (partition bonded
in in place of housing wall -A-), cut out this partition at the
bonding line (marked cutting line -B-) using the electric cutter
- V.A.G 1561A- . After taking out the evaporator, carefully re‐
move any residual adhesive from the evaporator housing.
– Pull evaporator -B- out of evaporator housing -A- in direction

of -arrow-.

– Attach a thin cord -F- to each of the separated refrigerant lines

-B and C-.
Note
The cord -F- is intended as a help when inserting the new refrig‐
erant lines.
– Apply lubricant to leadthroughs -D and E- in grommet -A- for

refrigerant lines -B and C-.
Caution
Risk of damage to grommet.

♦ A damaged grommet can only be renewed after the air
conditioning unit has been removed.
♦ Together with a second mechanic, slide the refrigerant
lines out of the grommet into the passenger compartment.
– Turn separated refrigerant line -B- in direction of -arrow-, un‐

fasten from grommet and remove from evaporator housing
-A-.
– Turn separated refrigerant line -C- in direction of -arrow-, un‐
fasten from grommet and remove from evaporator housing
-A-.
– Unfasten insertion cord from refrigerant lines.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - attachments for heater and air condi‐
Note
♦ There are protective caps -A, B, E and F- on the new refriger‐

ant lines -C and D- to prevent damage to connections and
ingress of dirt when installing.
♦ For noise insulation, butyl mats -G and H- are wrapped around
the refrigerant lines. Take care not to damage or trap butyl mat.
♦ The refrigerant lines are installed with protective caps through
the grommet to the plenum chamber.

– Attach insertion cord to new refrigerant lines -B and C-.
Note
Make sure the two cords do not become twisted in the installation
slot of the air conditioning unit.
– Coat refrigerant lines, protective caps and leadthroughs

-D and E- in grommet -A- with lubricant.
Caution
Risk of damage to grommet.

♦ A damaged grommet can only be renewed after the air
conditioning unit has been removed.
♦ Together with a second mechanic, slide the refrigerant
lines through the grommet outwards.
– Insert refrigerant line -A- (thinner pipe) in evaporator housing

-C-, turn it anti-clockwise and guide it through smaller opening
into grommet to plenum chamber.
– Insert refrigerant line -B- (thicker pipe) in evaporator housing
-C-, turn it anti-clockwise and guide it through larger opening
into grommet to plenum chamber.
– You can have a second mechanic pull the cord -F- carefully to
make it easier to insert the line in the correct opening
-E or D- of the grommet.

– Position the refrigerant pipes -A and B- so that they will not be

damaged and will not get in the way when you are installing
the evaporator.
– Check evaporator housing -A- for dirt through evaporator in‐

stallation slot and clean if necessary.
Note
When doing so pay attention to the two condensation drains -D-

(left and right) in the air conditioning unit.
– Foam strips -B- attached to evaporator -A- and cover -E- must
be bonded on all around - check for damage.
– Check connections -C and D- for dirt and damage.
– Fit cover in correct position on evaporator -A-.
Note
The cover is included in the evaporator repair kit ⇒ Electronic

parts catalogue .
– Slide evaporator -A- with cover -D- into slot of evaporator

housing -B- as far as stop; make sure retainers -E- engage.
Note
♦ While doing so, make sure the foam strip -C- is not damaged
and does not come loose.
♦ The air conditioner output may be reduced if the foam strip is
not bonded on properly.

– Detach protective caps from refrigerant pipes -A and B-.

– Check refrigerant lines and connections at evaporator -E- for
damage and dirt.
Note
♦ Even minor damage (scratches) or slight contamination (a

hair) in the connection area may be enough to cause leaks.
♦ The O-rings are pre-assembled on the refrigerant lines at the
factory.
♦ The refrigerant lines, O-rings, bracket and bolt are included in
the evaporator repair kit ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
⇒ page 97 .
– Insert refrigerant lines in connections of evaporator -E- and

slide in as far as stop.
– Insert retainer -F- and tighten bolt -G- by hand until it makes
contact.
• It must still be possible to turn the refrigerant lines.
• There must be no strain between the retainer and the refrig‐
erant lines.
– Install retainer -A- at refrigerant lines -B and C-.

– Install expansion valve to align the two refrigerant lines, but do
not tighten bolts ⇒ page 190 .
– Check that support ring -E- is correctly seated in grommet.
• Projection on support ring must face outwards.
Note
♦ Check that grommet for evaporator is correctly seated at lead‐

through in plenum chamber partition panel.
♦ Water will ingress into passenger compartment if grommet is
damaged or not fitted correctly.

– Tighten bolt -G-. Tightening torque

⇒ “5.1 Exploded view - attachments for heater and air condi‐
– Install expansion valve ⇒ page 190 .
– Check cover -A- and renew if damaged.

♦ Retaining tab -G- must not be strained.
♦ Groove -F- all around cover must not be damaged.
– After renewing evaporator, cover must be adjusted. To do so,
remove partition -B- and front section of guide -C-.
– Rear section of guide -D- must not be damaged.
– Retaining tab -J- must be bevelled at corner -H-, as shown in
illustration.
– Insert cover -A- at evaporator housing and press on until it

engages audibly.
Note
♦ When inserting the cover, take care not to trap any foam sec‐
tions or the butyl mat.
♦ Even very small leaks at the "tongue-and -groove" joint
-D, E- between the cover and the evaporator housing can lead
to whistling noises caused by escaping air. For this reason,
lubricate the connection points lightly with silicone grease or
similar to completely seal the connection points. For silicone
grease, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
– Protect floor covering beneath installation slot for evaporator

to prevent soiling floor covering with adhesive sealant.

– Clean evaporator housing -B- and cover -D- at locations

marked -F- and -G- (and dry if necessary).
– Carefully seal connection points between evaporator housing
and inserted partition with silicone adhesive sealant. For sili‐
cone adhesive sealant, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
Note
If the connection points between the air conditioning unit, the

evaporator and the partition are not sealed properly, condensate
may run out of the air conditioning unit into the footwell, e.g. when
cornering.
– Remove any surplus adhesive sealant (adhesive sealant may

only be applied in area -D-). Remove any excess adhesive
sealant from groove -G-.
ing”):
⇒ page 232 .
5.7 Cleaning evaporator

⇒ “5.7.1 Cleaning evaporator with an ultrasonic A/C cleaner”,
page 414
⇒ “5.7.2 Cleaning evaporator using pressure-feed spray gun
V.A.G 1538 and spray lance”, page 416
5.7.1 Cleaning evaporator with an ultrasonic

A/C cleaner
Note
There are numerous evaporator cleaning methods with different

effects available on the market. For the cleaning method for e.g.
the evaporator currently checked and approved by Audi, use an
ultrasonic A/C cleaner and a pressure-feed spray gun. Other
methods checked and approved by Audi and the corresponding
information can be found e.g. in the “Audi
ServiceNet” ( ⇒ page 3 ).

♦ Ultrasonic A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- (for currently available
ultrasonic A/C cleaners, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue )
♦ Cleaning fluid - VAS 6189/1- ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
♦ Vacuum cleaner attachment - VAS 6288-
♦ Vacuum cleaner (commercially available)

Procedure
– Check whether the air conditioning unit evaporator is really the
source of the odour by switching from fresh air to air recircu‐
lation mode
⇒ “1.2 Notes on odours in vehicles with air conditioner”, page
2.
– Check that cowl panel trim and plenum chamber cover are not
damaged and are installed properly ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing ple‐
num chamber cover .
– Check and if necessary clean water drains and plenum cham‐
ber ⇒ page 505 .
– Remove dust and pollen filter ⇒ page 472 .
– Clean installation slot for dust and pollen filter ⇒ page 473 .
– Seal opening for dust and pollen filter at air conditioning unit.
– Start engine.
– Open dash panel vents and close windows and sunroof.
– Activate “air recirculation mode” on operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ) and switch off air conditioner compressor.
• Lamp in button -8- is on.
• Lamp in button -6- is off.
– Set lowest possible temperature.
• Rotary temperature controls -2, 5- on “cold” stop.
– Using air distribution buttons -7-, set direction of air flow to
“dash panel vents”.
– Set rotary fresh air blower control -4- to lowest blower speed.

– Activate “air recirculation mode” on operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ) and switch off air conditioner compressor.
• Lamp in button -6- is on.
• Lamp in button -9- is off.
– Set lowest possible temperature.
– Using air distribution button -7- and rotary controls -1, 5-, set
direction of air flow to “dash panel vents”.
– Using fresh air blower button -9- and rotary controls, set lowest
possible blower speed.

– Set lowest possible temperature on rear Climatronic operating

unit - E265- .
– Using air distribution button -4- and rotary controls -2, 7-, set
direction of air flow to “centre console vents”.
– Using fresh air blower button -5- and rotary controls, set lowest
possible blower speed.
– Shake bottle of cleaning fluid - VAS 6189/1- and pour fluid into
ultrasound A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- .
Note
For information on how to use the ultrasound A/C cleaner, refer

to the ⇒ Operating instructions of -VAS 6189A- .
– Position ultrasound A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- in front pas‐

senger's footwell.
– Start up ultrasound A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- (in accordance
with operating instructions) and position outlet hose so that
vapour emerging is drawn in by fresh air blower - V2- via
opening for air recirculation of air conditioning unit (in pas‐
senger's footwell behind glove box).
– Close vehicle doors.
Note
The cleaning process takes roughly 15 to 20 minutes and is com‐

pleted when no further vapour emerges from the outlet hose of
the ultrasonic A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- .
– Switch off ultrasonic A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- .

– Open vehicle doors and vent vehicle for at least 10 minutes.
– Remove ultrasound A/C cleaner - VAS 6189A- from vehicle
and clean it.
– Install dust and pollen filter ⇒ page 472 .
5.7.2 Cleaning evaporator using pressure-

feed spray gun - V.A.G 1538- and spray
lance
Note
There are numerous evaporator cleaning methods with different

effects available on the market. For the cleaning method for e.g.
the evaporator currently checked and approved by Audi, use an
ultrasonic A/C cleaner and a pressure-feed spray gun. Other
methods checked and approved by Audi and the corresponding
information can be found e.g. in the “Audi
ServiceNet” ( ⇒ page 3 ).

♦ Pressure-feed spray gun - V.A.G 1538- (for currently available

pressure-feed spray guns, refer to ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue )
♦ Probe for evaporator cleaning, straight - V.A.G 1538/5- -A-
(short version: approx. 500 mm, curved or probe - VAS1538/9-
as specified for this vehicle); for currently available probes,
refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
♦ Cleaning solution for evaporator in air conditioner “D 600 100

A2” (for currently available cleaning fluids, refer to ⇒ Elec‐
tronic parts catalogue )
WARNING
Other materials can form deposits in the air conditioning unit.

♦ Only use pressure-feed spray guns and spray lances that
have not been used with other fluids.
Note
♦ The vacuum cleaner is only required if dirt has accumulated

in the plenum chamber or the intake shaft of the air conditioner,
or if dirt has entered the evaporator housing through the dust
and pollen filter.
♦ It is advisable to have several short and long spray lances at
hand, as a straight lance is required for some vehicles, while
for other vehicles it must be curved or bent into different
shapes. It is not a good idea to change the shape of the spray
lance repeatedly as this will damage it.

Recommended bend radius of spray lance VAG 1538/5 (short)

-A- for this vehicle
Note
♦ The guide washer -B- is fitted opposite the holes -C- on the
spray lance; this allows you to identify the spray direction even
when the spray lance is inserted.
♦ Spray lance V.A.G 1538/5 -A- with this bend radius is also
compatible with the following additional vehicles, for example:
Audi A4 from 2008 onwards, Audi A5 from 2008 onwards, Audi
Q5 from 2010 onwards, Audi A3 from model year 2013 on‐
wards, Audi A6 from 2011 onwards, Audi A7 from 2011 on‐
wards and Audi A8 from 2010 onwards.
Preparations
– Open all dash panel vents.
– Switch on air conditioner.
– Check whether the air conditioning unit evaporator is really the
source of the odour by switching from fresh air to air recircu‐
lation mode
⇒ “1.2 Notes on odours in vehicles with air conditioner”, page
2.

Note
♦ Identify the cause or origin of the odour before cleaning the

evaporator.
♦ Even if the cause of the odour is not inside the evaporator (e.g.
contamination in the dust and pollen filter), it is worth cleaning
the evaporator after eliminating the cause of the odour (the
evaporator absorbs odours from the air which passes through
it).
– Set air conditioner to air recirculation mode.

– Switch off ignition (this also switches off air conditioner and
fresh air blower - V2- ).
– Remove cover beneath glove box ⇒ General body repairs,
els; Removing and installing glove box .
– Remove and check dust and pollen filter; renew if necessary
after cleaning evaporator ⇒ page 472 .
Note
We recommend renewing the used dust and pollen filter every

time the evaporator is cleaned.
– Check the area between the installation slot for the dust and
pollen filter and the fresh air blower - V2- in the evaporator
housing for contamination and clean it if necessary
⇒ page 472 .
– Check plenum chamber and water drain of plenum chamber
and clean if necessary ⇒ page 505 .
Note
Prior to cleaning, check and, if necessary, clean the water drains

in the plenum chamber as described in the Workshop Manual.
– Place a drip tray under vehicle to collect cleaning fluid draining

from condensation drain (for location of condensation drain
opening, refer to ⇒ page 484 ).
– Cover floor in passenger footwell with waterproof sheeting and
absorbent paper.

Cleaning evaporator
WARNING
The cleaning fluid is flammable, vapours can combine with the

air to form an explosive mixture.
♦ Keep away from ignitions sources; do not smoke.
♦ Use the cleaning fluid only in well ventilated areas.
Cleaning fluid poses a potential health hazard!
Wear safety goggles to protect your eyes.
♦ Use safety equipment such as safety goggles and gloves.
♦ Keep an eye-bath to hand.
♦ Should cleaning fluid come into contact with your eyes,
rinse them thoroughly with cold or lukewarm water for
about 15 minutes.
♦ Then apply eye drops and consult a doctor immediately,
even if your eyes do not hurt.
♦ Inform the doctor which cleaning fluid made contact with
your eyes.
Wear rubber gloves to protect your hands.
♦ Use safety equipment such as safety goggles and gloves.
♦ If cleaning fluid comes into contact with your hands or skin,
wash with water and soap and then rinse thoroughly.
Never swallow cleaning fluid, and do not inhale cleaning fluid
vapours.
♦ Use the cleaning fluid only in well ventilated areas.
♦ If liquid cleaning agent has been swallowed, do not induce
vomiting; consult a doctor immediately.
♦ Inform the doctor which type of cleaning agent was swal‐
lowed.
Caution
Cleaning fluid can cause damage to the vehicle.

♦ Ensure that fluid does not come into contact with elec‐
tronic components.
♦ Do not spray cleaning fluid into the air ducts in or leading
to the vehicle interior!
♦ Thoroughly clean any components in the passenger com‐
partment which have come into contact with the cleaning
fluid.
• The ignition (and therefore the air conditioner) is switched off.

• Preliminary work has been carried out and affected compo‐
nents are removed ⇒ page 418 .
– Connect spray lance to pressure-feed spray gun and fill with
1 litre of cleaning solution for air conditioner evaporators.

– Set compressed-air supply for pressure-feed spray gun to a

pressure of approx. 7.5 bar (minimum pressure 5 bar / maxi‐
mum pressure 10 bar).
Note
Setting this pressure on the compressed-air supply means that

the spray lance has an operating pressure between 3.5 and 4 bar.
– Connect pressure-feed spray gun VAS 1538 to compressed-

air supply.

– Insert spray lance -A- through opening for removed dust and
pollen filter -B- and into evaporator housing with spray direc‐
tion towards evaporator.
Note
The spray direction is fixed by the guide washer -C- on the spray
lance -A-.
Caution
Ensure that no cleaning fluid escapes from the evaporator

housing of the air conditioning unit into the passenger com‐
partment during cleaning.
♦ Cover the area under the spray lance in the evaporator
housing with absorbent paper.
♦ After spraying about 0.1 to 0.2 litres of cleaning fluid,
check that it actually drains through the condensation
drain and into the drip tray under the vehicle. If the fluid
only drips out, the condensation drain must be cleaned
before the cleaning process can continue ⇒ page 484 .
– Clean and rinse evaporator and surrounding area of housing

with cleaning solution by operating metering lever on pres‐
sure-feed spray gun and moving spray lance -A- back and
forth.
Note
♦ The dirty cleaning agent runs out through the condensation

drain.
♦ During the cleaning process, always check that the cleaning
fluid is flowing out through the condensation drain.
– Use entire contents of pressure-feed spray gun to clean evap‐

orator.
– Remove drip tray and dispose of collected cleaning agent.
Note
Used cleaning agent can be disposed of e.g. via the wastewater

disposal system (observe official local regulations) ⇒ Audi Serv‐
iceNet, HSO Environmental Protection (or ⇒ Volkswagen Serv‐
iceNet, Handbooks, Service Handbook; Environmental Protec‐
tion, Emission Control ).
Allow at least 30 minutes for cleaning solution to take effect.
Note
The removed components can be installed again during this time.
– Re-install all components previously removed.

– Open all doors or open the windows.
– Open all vents in dash panel and in vehicle interior.

– Adjust direction of air flow on all vents using air conditioner
operating unit.
– Set fresh air blower - V2- to maximum speed on air conditioner
operating unit.
– Then start engine and switch on air conditioner (indicator lamp
in AC or A/C button lights up).
– Allow air conditioner to run on this setting for approx. 10 mi‐
nutes (air conditioner compressor is switched on), switching
vent temperature setting on air conditioner operating unit from
cold to warm and back several times.

5.8 Checking auxiliary air heater element -

Z35-
⇒ “5.8.1 Checking activation of electric auxiliary air heater”, page
424
⇒ “5.8.2 Design and operation of the auxiliary air heater element
Z35 ”, page 425
⇒ “5.8.3 Starting conditions for electric auxiliary air heater”, page
426
5.8.1 Checking activation of electric auxiliary

air heater
Fitted on vehicles with TDI engine and vehicles with high-voltage
system (Audi A6 hybrid vehicles with petrol engine)
Note
♦ Vehicles with a TDI engine and no auxiliary heater and vehi‐

cles with a high-voltage system (Audi A6 hybrid vehicles with
petrol engine) are fitted with an electric supplementary air
heater ⇒ Audi sales literature .
♦ Vehicles with TDI engine and “auxiliary heater” as optional
equipment are currently not fitted with an electrical auxiliary
air heater element - Z35- for supplementary heating. In this
case, the auxiliary heater assumes the function of auxiliary air
heater ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ; Cool‐
ant circuit with auxiliary/supplementary heater; Connection
diagram - coolant hoses .
♦ Except for Audi A6 hybrid vehicles, vehicles with petrol engine
are currently not fitted with a supplementary heater (an “aux‐
iliary heater” fitted as optional equipment is not activated as a
supplementary heater).
♦ Vehicles with a high-voltage system (Audi A6 hybrid) and pet‐
element - Z35- ⇒ page 424 .
♦ Audi A6 e-tron vehicles are currently provided with a high-
voltage heater (PTC) - Z115-
⇒ “7.11 Removing and installing high-voltage heater (PTC)
Z115 , with J848 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 536 .
♦ On vehicles with a petrol engine, the electric supplementary
heating ( auxiliary air heater element - Z35- ) is activated by a
signal from the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
by way of the local data bus (via the same output by which the
fresh air blower control unit - J126- is activated) to the auxiliary
air heater control unit - J604- . In the event of problems with
the fresh air blower control unit - J126- or the fresh air blower
- V2- on these vehicles, also check the auxiliary air heater
control unit - J604- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
♦ Make sure you have the correct version of -J126- ; on vehicles
with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles) and petrol engine,
for instance, additional information is transmitted via the local
data bus to activate -J604- ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ On vehicles with a start/stop system, the auxiliary air heater
element - Z35- is deactivated while the stop function is active
(to protect the battery).

♦ The auxiliary air heater element - Z35- is activated again via

the engine control unit after the engine has been re-started by
the automatic start function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
♦ Heat energy is supplied to the air after it has left the heat ex‐
changer if there is a request from the operating unit ( Clima‐
tronic control unit - J255- ).
♦ The auxiliary air heater element - Z35- is activated by the low
heat output relay - J359- and the high heat output relay - J360-
by way of the corresponding engine control unit (or the auxil‐
iary air heater control unit - J604- on vehicles with petrol
engine) when a request is transmitted by the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ). The corresponding infor‐
mation is exchanged between the operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ) and the engine control unit / -J604- via
the data bus ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Find‐
ing” mode and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding
♦ The procedure for checking the activation of the electric aux‐
iliary air heater is described in ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner on -J255- ).
♦ The function “Read measured values” for the air conditioner
on -J255- indicates that the request for activation of the sup‐
plementary heater (electric supplementary heater or auxiliary
heater as supplementary heater) is being transmitted to the
engine control unit / -J604- or auxiliary heater as supplemen‐
tary heater ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
5.8.2 Design and operation of the auxiliary air

heater element -Z35-
Design and function
♦ The auxiliary air heater element - Z35- is made up of several
layers of resistor elements -1, 3, 5-. Given simultaneous acti‐
vation via all 3 inputs -A, B, D-, these can attain a combined
heat output of approx. 1000 W. These resistor elements have
a positive temperature coefficient (the resistance increases
with temperature so that the current draw and thus the heat
output decrease).
♦ The heater resistor elements -1, 3, 5- are activated via con‐
tacts -A, B, D- at the housing; the current is discharged via
earth connection -C-.
♦ The auxiliary air heater element - Z35- is designed so that a
current greater than 35 A cannot flow via any of the contacts
-A, B or D- when it is switched on. Immediately after the heater
is switched on, the resistance of the heater elements
-1, 3 and 5- increases and the current decreases.
♦ To attain the maximum heat output of approx. 1000 W (3 x 333
W), the temperature of the heater elements must be low and
sufficient current must be supplied by the alternator.
♦ Voltage is switched by way of the low heat output relay - J359-
via wire -B- to the heater resistor elements -3- ⇒ Current flow
♦ Voltage is switched by way of the high heat output relay - J360-
via wires -A, D- to the heater resistor elements -1, 5- ⇒ Current
♦ The resistance of the heater elements depends on the tem‐
perature and is between 0.2 and 5 Ω (measured between
connections -A, B, D- and earth connection -C-).

5.8.3 Starting conditions for electric auxiliary

air heater
Cut-in criteria for activation of electric auxiliary air heater
Note

♦ These cut-in criteria in the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) must be met so that a request can be transmitted
to the corresponding engine control unit/auxiliary heater.
♦ In order to be able to activate the engine control unit / -J604-
and thus energise the supplementary air heater -Z35- or to
activate the auxiliary heater control unit - J364- of the auxiliary
heater for operation as a supplementary heater, -J255- must
be correctly coded ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles) and
petrol engine, it is important that the correct version of the op‐
erating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) is installed, so
that the request for activation of the supplementary heater is
transmitted on the data bus to the auxiliary air heater control
unit - J604- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ Checking the activation of the auxiliary air heater element -
Z35- depends on the engine version. For vehicles with a diesel
engine this can be found in the Guided Fault Finding for the
engine fitted in the particular vehicle. For vehicles with a petrol
engine, this can be found in the Guided Fault Finding for the
air conditioner ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
♦ The auxiliary air heater control unit - J604- fitted on vehicles
with certain petrol engines has no diagnosis capability at
present ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– On vehicles with TDI engine, for instance, the following con‐

ditions must be met before -J255- is able to transmit a request
for activation of the supplementary heater via the data bus to
the engine control unit:
♦ Engine running for at least 8 seconds and engine speed above
500 rpm
♦ Engine temperature below 75 °C
♦ Calculated ambient temperature below 8 °C
♦ Electrical system voltage above 12.2 V and onboard supply
control unit - J519- not transmitting any request preventing
activation
♦ No faults stored in -J255-
♦ No faults stored in engine control unit and alternator load less
than 30 … 77 % (depending on engine speed, with only -Z35-
activated)

♦ Due to the setting and the measured temperatures, -J255- has

calculated that additional heating output is required to reach
the temperature specified for the passenger compartment.
♦ -J255- has calculated that more than 90 % of the air is being
routed through the heat exchanger of the air conditioning unit.
♦ The engine control unit has not detected any faults at -Z35-
and is not transmitting any corresponding information via the
local data bus to -J255- .
Shut-off criteria for activation of electric auxiliary air heater
Note
The activation is shut off as soon as one of the cut-in criteria is no

longer met in the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
or in the corresponding engine control unit, or if one of the shut-
off criteria is detected.
– -J255- deactivates the request for activation of the electric

supplementary heater to the engine control unit (to auxiliary
air heater control unit - J604- ) if:
♦ One of the cut-in criteria no longer met
♦ The calculated ambient temperature is above 11 °C.
♦ The capacity utilisation of the alternator is above 95 % (only
with activation of -Z35- ).
♦ -J255- has calculated that less than 60 % of the air is being
routed through the heat exchanger of the air conditioning unit
(position of temperature flaps).
5.9 Removing and installing auxiliary air

heater element - Z35-
Removing
– Remove footwell vent (passenger side) ⇒ page 494 .

– Unscrew nut -2- and detach earth wire -1-.

– Release retaining tab -4- and unplug electrical connector -3-.
WARNING
Risk of burns.
♦ The auxiliary air heater element - Z35- may be hot if it was
in operation prior to removal.
♦ Do not touch the hot cooling surface of the auxiliary air
heater element -Z35- .
– Pull heating element -3- out of air distribution housing -2-

-arrow-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “5.3 Exploded view - heater and air conditioning unit”, page
395
– Clean area around heater element in slot prior to installation.
ing”):
– Check activation and operation via engine control unit.

5.10 Checking heating output of actuation of

temperature flaps of air conditioner
⇒ “5.10.1 Requirements for checking heating output and actua‐
tion of temperature flaps of air conditioner”, page 429
⇒ “5.10.2 Checking heating output and actuation of temperature
flaps - basic version”, page 437
⇒ “5.10.3 Checking heating output and actuation of temperature
flaps - deluxe version”, page 448
5.10.1 Requirements for checking heating out‐

put and actuation of temperature flaps of
air conditioner
On vehicles with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles and Audi
A6 e-tron)
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Additionally on Audi A6 e-tron

– Event memory of thermal management control unit - J1024-
has been interrogated and erased ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
On Audi A6 e-tron vehicles, further components are installed in

the engine coolant circuit ( high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- ,
thermal management coolant pump 2 - V618- etc.). These com‐
ponents (which are activated and monitored by -J1024- ) ensure
that sufficient heat is available in electric mode to heat up the
voltage system - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 520 .
All vehicles
♦ Coolant circuit has been bled as specified ⇒ Engine, me‐
chanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and
filling cooling system .
⇒ page 472
♦ Air intake of air conditioning unit (in fresh air and air recircu‐
lation mode) not impeded by dirt or retrofitted components.
♦ Vehicles with “deluxe” version of the air conditioner: air duct
for glove box cooling fitted as specified ⇒ page 497 (connec‐
tion for glove box cooling is sealed off on “basic” version of air
conditioner).


E265- ) interrogated and erased, basic setting performed and
coding of -J255- (and -E265- , if fitted) checked ⇒ Vehicle di‐
♦ Vehicles with “basic” air conditioner: following air conditioner
settings made in MMI (Multi Media Interface) via “A/C” function
in “Car” / “Car systems” menu (if possible): Air flow “A/C mode
medium”.
conditioner settings made in MMI (Multi Media Interface) by
way of “A/C” function in “Car” / “Car systems” menu (if possi‐
ble): Auto recirculation “Off”, Air flow “A/C mode medium” and
footwell temperature “medium” (upward-pointing arrow).
Note
♦ The functions for setting the air conditioner in the MMI (Multi
Media Interface) (“A/C” function in “Car” / “Car systems” menu)
vary depending on the version of the air conditioner, the pro‐
duction period and the vehicle model (some functions are not
provided on all models) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ For example, on USA models with a “basic” version air condi‐
tioner, there is currently no provision for making settings by
way of the MMI ⇒ Owner's Manual .
♦ Open all vents in dash panel and rear centre console.

♦ On “deluxe” version, open vents in B-pillars.
♦ Bonnet closed
A6 e-tron)
♦ Ignition on and drive system activated (READY), the engine
only starts or runs if warmer coolant is required to attain the
set temperature in the passenger compartment or e.g. the
drive battery - A2- (hybrid battery) is not sufficiently charged.
DANGER!

♦ Open bonnet
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♦ With the ignition on and “warm” selected on air conditioner

operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ; readout“HI”
on display of air conditioner operating unit and MMI), the fol‐
lowing components (if fitted) are activated ⇒ page 433 .
Vehicles without high-voltage system
♦ Engine running
♦ With the engine running and “warm” selected on -J255- (e.g.
readout “HI” on display of -J255- and -E265- on “deluxe” air
conditioner for driver and front passenger side), the following
components (if fitted) are activated ⇒ page 433 .
All vehicles
♦ With the engine running (drive system active/READY on ve‐
hicles with high-voltage system) and “warm” selected on air
conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ;
readout “HI” on display of air conditioner operating unit and
MMI), the following components (if fitted) are activated as fol‐
lows:
– Coolant shut-off valve - N82- (if fitted) is not activated.
– Vehicles with auxiliary heater: Heater coolant shut-off valve -
N279- is not activated.
– Coolant circulation pump - V50- (if fitted) is activated.
– Vehicles with auxiliary heater: Circulation pump - V55- is ac‐
tivated.
Additionally on Audi A6 e-tron
– Thermal management coolant pump 2 - V618- is activated.
– High-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- is activated (depending on
coolant temperature and ambient temperature).
– Coolant changeover valve 3 - N634- is activated (depending
on coolant temperature and ambient temperature).
Note
♦ Operation of -Z115- , -N634- and -V618- can be checked e.g.

by activating them via the thermal management control unit -
J1024- and interrogating temperature senders -G903- and -
G908- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ -N634- is activated if the coolant temperature in the engine is
lower than a specified value ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
♦ -N634- has the same design and function as the heater coolant
shut-off valve - N279- on vehicles with an auxiliary heater.
♦ If -N634- does not close fully while activated, this may result
in insufficient heat output.

All vehicles
Note
♦ If the coolant shut-off valve - N82- / heater coolant shut-off

valve - N279- is activated, the passenger compartment is not
heated ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
Operation of coolant shut-off valve: -N82- ⇒ page 523 , -N279-
⇒ page 525
♦ If -N82- / -N279- does not open fully when not activated, prob‐
lems may also be encountered with a lack of heat output.
♦ If, on vehicles fitted with an auxiliary heater, the circulation
pump - V55- is activated and the heater coolant shut-off valve
- N279- is not, refer to ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Rep.
gr. 82 ; Overview of fitting locations - auxiliary/supplementary
heater; Overview of fitting locations - components not located
in passenger compartment .
♦ If fitted, the potentiometer for rear temperature selection -
G538- is set to “warm”. -G538- is only fitted in the rear centre
console of a certain country-specific version on vehicles with
an air conditioner of “basic” type.
For checking the heating output it is recommended to call up the

displays for the following measured values of -J255- :
• Measured values of following temperature sensors: Vent tem‐
perature senders -G150- / -G151- , footwell vent temperature
senders -G261- / -G262- , evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- )
• Activation of the following components: fresh air blower - V2- ,
radiator fan - V7- , radiator fan 2 - V177-
• Activation of the following components (if fitted): coolant cir‐
culation pump - V50- , coolant shut-off valve - N82-
• Activation and measured values of the following components
(on Audi A6 e-tron vehicles): thermal management coolant
pump 2 - V618- , high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- , coolant
temperature sender 2 for thermal management - G903- , cool‐
ant temperature sender 7 for thermal management - G908- (all
in thermal management control unit - J1024- ) ⇒ Vehicle di‐
agnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
• Activation of the following components on vehicles with auxil‐
iary heater: Circulation pump - V55- , heater coolant shut-off
valve - N279-
• Activation of the air conditioner compressor regulating valve -
N280- (compressor shut-off criteria and actual compressor
current) on vehicles with no high-voltage system
• Activation of electrical air conditioner compressor - V470-
(compressor shut-off criteria and compressor speed) on vehi‐
cles with high-voltage system
• Coolant temperature and ambient temperature
• Measured value of refrigerant pressure sender ( -G395- / -
G65- )

Note

the sender -G395- is referred to as the high-pressure sender -
G65- . On this vehicle, it exchanges data with the thermal man‐
agement control unit - J1024- . On all vehicles except the Audi A6
e-tron, this sender is referred to as the refrigerant pressure and
temperature sender - G395- . On these vehicles, it exchanges
data with the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions.
Checking
unit - J255- ), “basic” version:
• “Auto” mode - lamp in AUTO button -1- on
• Temperature setting “cold” – both rotary controls -2, 5- on
“cold” stop
• Air conditioner compressor on – lamp in AC button -6- on
• Fresh air blower -4- set to “maximum speed”
If fitted, potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538-

-item 1- set to “cold” stop
Note
The potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538- is only

fitted in the rear centre console of a certain country-specific ver‐
sion on vehicles with an air conditioner of “basic” type.

• “Auto” mode – lamps in both AUTO buttons -2, 4- on
• Temperature setting “cold” via rotary controls -1, 5- – display
• Setting for fresh air blower -8- “maximum speed” – display on
or higher

Following settings made on rear Climatronic operating unit -

E265- (if fitted):
Note

– Activation and operation of supplementary heater OK on ve‐

hicles with TDI engine and vehicles with high-voltage system
(hybrid vehicles and Audi A6 e-tron vehicles with petrol en‐
gine).
Note
♦ The type of supplementary heater depends on the vehicle

equipment. Vehicles with TDI engine and no “auxiliary heater”
as optional extra and vehicles with high-voltage system (hy‐
brid vehicles with petrol engine) are fitted with an auxiliary air
heater element - Z35- (Audi A6 hybrid) or a high-voltage heater
(PTC) - Z115- (Audi A6 e-tron). Vehicles with an auxiliary
heater (as optional extra) on which the auxiliary heater is ac‐
tivated as a supplementary heater are currently not fitted with
-Z35- (auxiliary heater activated as supplementary heater
⇒ page 427 ).
♦ If there are problems with insufficient heating output at low
ambient temperatures on vehicles with TDI engine, check the
settings in the MMI for the supplementary heater as well as
the activation and operation of the auxiliary/supplementary
heater ⇒ page 424 or ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Rep.
gr. 82 ; Auxiliary/supplementary heater (depending on vehicle
equipment).
rol engine are currently equipped with a auxiliary air heater
element - Z35- (Audi A6 hybrid) or a high-voltage heater (PTC)
- Z115- (Audi A6 e-tron) ⇒ page 424 .

Functions with engine running (not hybrid vehicles) / drive system

activated (vehicles with high-voltage system):
Note
On vehicles with a high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles or Audi

A6 e-tron) and vehicles with a start/stop system, the engine may
only run if additional heating output is required to attain the set
temperature.

Note
Depending on the version of the operating unit ( Climatronic con‐

trol unit - J255- or thermal management control unit - J1024- ),
the radiator fan(s) ( radiator fan - V7- and radiator fan 2 - V177- )
is/are only activated when a certain pressure is exceeded in the
refrigerant circuit (currently a pressure of approx. 9 bar upwards).
Activation of the radiator fan(s) is displayed in the “Read meas‐
ured values” function ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
– The fresh air blower runs at maximum speed.
Note
The maximum possible fresh air blower speed depends on sev‐

eral factors (electrical system voltage etc.).
– The air conditioner switches to air recirculation mode (approx.

1 minute after the engine is started, the air flow/fresh air flap
is closed and the air recirculation flap is opened; air is drawn
in from the passenger compartment by the fresh air blower -
V2- underneath the dash panel / behind the glove box).
Note
If any of these requirements is not satisfied, interrogate the event

memory, perform final control diagnosis and read out the corre‐
sponding measured value ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
If the above requirements are fulfilled, check the heat output and
actuation of the temperature flaps: “basic” version ⇒ page 437 ,
“deluxe” version ⇒ page 448 .
5.10.2 Checking heating output and actuation

of temperature flaps - “basic” version
Note
The “basic” version air conditioner is currently not available for

vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 hybrid vehicles).

On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 e-tron)

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Note
Owner's Manual .
– Activate drive system (observe display in control unit in dash

panel insert - J285- ) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
All vehicles
Requirements satisfied ⇒ page 429
– Close bonnet.
– Open all vents in dash panel and rear centre console.
– Switch on ignition and activate drive system (READY); engine
starts automatically if required (on vehicles with start/stop sys‐
tem and Audi A6 e-tron vehicles).
– Start engine (not on Audi A6 e-tron vehicles).
Note
♦ The potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538- is

only fitted in the rear centre console in a certain country-spe‐
cific version.
♦ The temperature flaps for the rear vents are activated (by the
rear temperature flap control motor - V137- ) via a character‐
istic curve stored in the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit
- J255- ). If there is a considerable difference between the set‐
tings for the left and right sides in -J255- and/or the setting for
the potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538- , the
temperature flaps for the rear vents are no longer moved to
the end stops. The temperature flaps for the temperature of
the air from the rear vents are then only actuated such that this
air tends to be slightly warmer or colder than for the front vents,
depending on the setting on -G538- .


unit - J255- ):

• “Auto” mode - lamp in AUTO button -1- on

• Temperature setting “cold” – both rotary controls -2, 5- on
“cold” stop
• Fresh air blower -4- set to “maximum speed”
• Set direction of air flow to “footwell” and “dash panel vents”
using buttons -7-.
• If fitted, potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538-
-item 1- set to “cold” stop
Note
♦ The indicator lamp in the AUTO button goes out when the air
flow direction and/or the fresh air blower speed is/are altered
manually.
♦ Vents in dash panel and rear centre console open
– Select “Read measured values” function for air conditioner on

-J255- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
– Operate air conditioner at maximum cooling output for several
minutes.
• Air conditioner compressor on - lamp in AC button on
– Compare measured value of -G263- to measured values of -
G150- , -G151- , -G261- and -G262- .
Specifications:
♦ After 5 minutes, the measured values of the temperature sen‐
sors (downstream of the heat exchanger) -G150- , -G151- , -
G261- , -G262- and the measured air temperature from the
rear centre console vents must not be more than 9 °C higher
than the value for -G263- .
Note
Due to the design of the air conditioning unit and the routing of air
flow in the vehicle there is always a certain increase in the tem‐
perature of the air as it is conveyed from the evaporator to the
vents.
– If the required values for the front temperature sensors are not
reached, perform the fault finding measures to be taken if there
is an increase in temperature downstream of the evaporator
⇒ page 448 .
Note
If the measured value for one or two temperature sensors differs

from the measured values of the other temperature sensors,
check this temperature sensor and the control motor which ac‐
tuates the temperature flap upstream of this temperature sensor

– If the required values for the air from the rear centre console
vent are not reached, perform fault finding
⇒ “3.7.6 Fault finding if air conditioner cooling output is OK at
front, but required values are not attained at rear - basic ver‐
sion”, page 59 .

unit - J255- ):
• Temperature setting “warm” – both rotary controls -2, 5- on
“warm” stop

• If fitted, potentiometer for rear temperature selection - G538-

-item 1- set to “warm” stop
– Read off measured values displayed for the various tempera‐
ture sensors -G150- , -G151- , -G261- and -G262- .
Specifications:
♦ The measured temperature for all temperature sensors should
increase to a value above 50 °C (depending on current engine
temperature).
Note
On vehicles with no coolant circulation pump - V50- / circulation

pump - V55- , it may be necessary to increase the engine speed
slightly to approx. 1400 rpm to ensure the required flow of coolant
through the heating system heat exchanger in the air distribution
housing.
If specified values are attained at all temperature sensors:

♦ Continuation of check (checking partition for temperature reg‐
ulation between left and right sides in air conditioning unit
⇒ page 446 ).
If the required values are not attained at any of the temperature
sensors (even at increased engine speed):
♦ If fitted, check activation and operation of coolant circulation
pump - V50- and coolant shut-off valve - N82- ( thermal man‐
agement coolant pump 2 - V618- on Audi A6 e-tron vehicles)
♦ Vehicles with auxiliary heater: Check activation and operation
of circulation pump - V55- and heater coolant shut-off valve -
N279- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Check incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit
⇒ page 509 .
♦ Check that coolant circuit is properly bled ⇒ Engine, mechan‐
ics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling
cooling system .
♦ Check heating output of air conditioner at an engine speed of
1500 to 2000 rpm (i.e. repeat test at a higher engine speed).
If the required heating output is attained at this engine speed,
the fault is not in the air conditioning unit, but in the coolant
circuit (incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit, de‐
livery rate of engine's coolant pump, flow of coolant through
heat exchanger of air conditioning unit, incorporation of -V50- /
-N82- or -V55- / -N279- into coolant circuit, or similar)
⇒ page 509 and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
♦ Check thermostat in engine (engine coolant may not warm up
properly if thermostat is defective) ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly; Checking ther‐
mostat
♦ Check engine coolant pump for correct operation (if coolant
pump is faulty or if -V50- / -V55- (or thermal management
coolant pump 2 - V618- on Audi A6 e-tron vehicles) is not in‐
corporated correctly, there may not be enough coolant flowing
through the heat exchanger for heater in the air distribution
housing) ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/
thermostat assembly; Exploded view - electric coolant pump .
If specified values are not attained at just one or two temperature
sensors:


cooling system .
♦ Check activation and operation of the various control motors
for temperature flaps in air conditioning unit ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
♦ Check measured values of the various temperature sensors
♦ If the temperatures determined in the “cold” setting are too
high, perform the fault finding measures to be taken if there is
a temperature increase downstream of the evaporator
⇒ page 448 .
♦ Check the foam seal at the heating system heat exchanger of
the air distribution housing if the temperatures determined in
the “warm” setting are too low or there is an excessive differ‐
ence between the left and right sides ⇒ page 476 .
♦ On vehicles with an auxiliary air heater element - Z35- , check
the partition between the left and right side in the air distribu‐
tion housing through the -Z35- installation slot ⇒ page 427 .

Continuation of heating output check for air conditioning unit

(checking partition for temperature regulation between left and
right sides in air conditioning unit)
– Using rotary control -5- on operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ), set temperature for passenger side (front and
rear) to “cold”.
– Leave temperature setting for driver side (front and rear) on
“warm”.
– Operate air conditioner in this setting for several minutes.
• Air conditioner compressor on - lamp in AC button -6- on
– Compare measured value of evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- to measured values of -G150- , -G151- , -
G261- and -G262- .
Note
♦ If the temperature setting for one side (driver or passenger

side) is “warm”, the specified outflow temperature at the evap‐
orator is regulated by the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) to a higher value (up to approx. 10 °C).
♦ The temperature of the air emerging from the rear vents is
regulated by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ).
Specifications:
♦ At -G150- and -G261- the temperature should remain above
45 °C (depending on current engine temperature).
♦ Within 5 minutes, the temperature at -G151- and -G262-
should drop to a value which must not exceed the measured
value of the evaporator output temperature sender - G263- by
more than 15 °C.
♦ With the operating unit set to “warm” for one side and “cold”
for the other, the air for the vent in the rear centre console is
no longer regulated (maximum heating).
♦ The temperatures displayed in the “Read measured values”
function for the temperature sensors on one side ( -G150- and
-G261- as well as -G151- and -G262- ) settle at a similar level
within 5 minutes (temperature difference in each case less
than 9 °C).
If the readings match the specifications, the check is complete for
vehicles with no potentiometer for rear temperature selection -
G538- .

Vehicles with potentiometer for rear temperature selection -

G538- :
– Set temperature for right side to “warm” on -J255- and wait
several minutes.
– Measure temperature of air emerging from rear centre console
vent.
– On -G538- , set thumbwheel -1- to “cold”.
• Temperature of air emerging from rear centre console vents
decreases.
– On -G538- , set thumbwheel to “warm”.
• Temperature of air emerging from rear centre console vents
increases again.
Note
Depending on the setting on -G538- and -J255- , the temperature

of the air from the rear centre console vent is only regulated as
slightly “cooler” or “warmer” than that from the dash panel vents.
– Check operation of -G538- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐

ded Fault Finding” for -J255- ).
Check is complete if specifications are attained.
Note
After setting the temperature for the driver side to “cold” and for
the passenger side to “warm”, this check can be repeated with
the opposite measured values.
Check the following if readings do not match specifications:

for temperature flaps in air conditioning unit (depending on
where specifications were not attained) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ Check foam seal at heating system heat exchanger of air con‐
ditioning unit (depending on where specifications were not
attained) ⇒ page 476 .
cooling system .
the partition between the left and right side in the air condi‐
tioning unit through the installation slot for -Z35- ⇒ page 427 .
pump - V50- and coolant shut-off valve - N82- ⇒ Vehicle di‐
♦ On vehicles with auxiliary heater, check activation and oper‐
ation of circulation pump - V55- and heater coolant shut-off
valve - N279- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).


through the heat exchanger for heater in the front and rear air
conditioning unit) ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant
pump/thermostat assembly; Exploded view - coolant pump .
⇒ page 509 .
Fault finding if temperature increases downstream of evaporator
- in air conditioning unit
– Use e.g. hose clamps (up to 40 mm) - 3093- to clamp off the two coolant hoses going to heat exchanger
of air conditioning unit ⇒ page 476 .
– Repeat check of heating output and actuation of temperature flaps with “cold” setting selected on operating
unit ⇒ page 437 .
– Compare measured value of evaporator output temperature sender - G263- to measured values of -G150- ,
-G151- , -G261- and -G262- .
– Do the measured values of the temperature sensors correspond with each other (with coolant hoses clam‐
ped off), and are the specified values attained?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Detach hose clamps (up to 40 mm) - 3093- from – Check that sender with deviating measured value
both coolant hoses. is installed correctly, and check electrical connec‐
↓ tions for contact resistance ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions.
– Check activation and operation of temperature flap – Eliminate cause of incorrect measured value; re‐
control motor -V158- / -V159- and rear temperature new defective sender if necessary.
flap control motor -V137- and actuation of corre‐
sponding temperature flap
⇒ “6.2 Air intake and air outlet openings”,
page 492 .
↓
• Actuation and operation of temperature flaps OK?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Check operation of temperature flap causing in‐ – Eliminate cause of malfunction ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
crease in temperature increase in “cold” setting tic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current
⇒ “5.2 Exploded view - flaps and partitions in air flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
distribution housing”, page 393 . cations.
– Check heating output and actuation of temperature – Check heating output and actuation of temperature
flaps again ⇒ page 437 . flaps again ⇒ page 437 .
5.10.3 Checking heating output and actuation

of temperature flaps - “deluxe” version
A6 e-tron)


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Note
Owner's Manual .
– Activate drive system (observe display in control unit in dash

panel insert - J285- ) ⇒ Owner's Manual .
All vehicles
Requirements satisfied ⇒ page 429
– Close bonnet.
– Open all vents in dash panel and rear centre console.
– Open vents in B-pillars.
– Close vent for glove box cooling in glove box.
– Switch on ignition and activate drive system (READY); engine
starts automatically if required (on vehicles with start/stop sys‐
tem and vehicles with high-voltage system).
– Start engine (not on vehicles with high-voltage system).
unit - J255- ):
• Setting for fresh air blower -8- “maximum speed” – display on
or higher
Note
When you press the SYNC button -10- on -J255- , the settings for
the driver side are also applied for the front passenger side and
for -E265- .

Following settings made on rear Climatronic operating unit -

E265- :
• Setting for fresh air blower -5- “maximum speed” – display
• Using button -4- and rotary controls -2, 7-, set direction of air
flow to “centre console vents” and “B-pillar vents” – -E265-
display.
Note
♦ The indicator lamps in the two AUTO buttons go out when the
direction of air flow and/or the fresh air blower speed is/are
altered manually.
♦ Vents in dash panel, B-pillars and rear centre console open

– Operate air conditioner at maximum cooling output for several
minutes.
G150- , -G151- , -G261- and -G262- .
Specifications:
♦ After 5 minutes, the measured values for the temperature sen‐
sors (downstream of the heat exchanger) -G150- , -G151- , -
G261- and -G262- must not be more than 9 °C higher than the
value for -G263- (note down measured value of -G263- ).
Note
Due to the design of the air conditioning unit and the routing of air
flow in the vehicle there is always a certain increase in the tem‐
perature of the air as it is conveyed from the evaporator to the
vents.
If the required values for the front temperature sensors are not
reached, perform the fault finding measures to be taken if there
is an increase in temperature downstream of the evaporator
⇒ page 459 .
Note
If the measured value for one or two temperature sensors differs

from the measured values of the other temperature sensors,
check this temperature sensor and the control motor which ac‐
tuates the temperature flap upstream of this temperature sensor

– Terminate “Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner on -J255- ,

and select “Read measured values” function on rear Clima‐
tronic operating unit - E265- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
– Compare determined measured value of -G263- determined
previously to measured values of -G635- , -G636- , -G637- and
-G638- .
Specifications:
♦ The measured values displayed for -G635- , -G636- , -G637-
and -G638- must not be more than 9 °C higher than the
measured value displayed for the evaporator output temper‐
ature sender - G263- .
If the required values are not attained, perform fault finding meas‐
ures ⇒ page 60 .


unit - J255- ):
– Using rotary controls -1, 5- on operating unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ), set temperature for driver and passenger
sides to “warm”.
• “HI” on display -3- of -J255- and rear Climatronic operating unit
- E265-
– Press SYNC button -10- on -J255- .
• The settings for the front driver side are also applied for the
passenger side and on -E265- .
• The display for the temperature settings changes for all vents
from “LO” to “HI” (driver and passenger side, rear left and
right).
Note
If the temperature selected for the driver side on -J255- is not

applied for all vents, press the SYNC button on -J255- again.

– Read off measured values displayed for the various tempera‐
ture sensors -G150- , -G151- , -G261- and -G262- .
Specifications:
temperature).
Note
♦ On vehicles with no coolant circulation pump - V50- / circula‐

tion pump - V55- , it may be necessary to increase the engine
speed slightly to approx. 1400 rpm to ensure the required flow
of coolant through the heating system heat exchanger in the
air distribution housing.
♦ On vehicles with start/stop system and vehicles with high-volt‐
age system, reduce the speed of the fresh air blower - V2- if
applicable. With the engine stopped and maximum fresh air
blower speed, the delivery of the coolant circulation pump -
V50- may not always be sufficient to attain the required heat
output.
age system (Audi A6 hybrid vehicles), the flow of coolant
through the heating system heat exchanger in the air condi‐
tioning unit is maintained by the coolant circulation pump -
V50- when the engine is stopped.
♦ On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 e-tron vehi‐
cles), the flow of coolant through the heating system heat
exchanger in the air conditioning unit is maintained by the
thermal management coolant pump 2 - V618- when the engine
is stopped.

♦ Continuation of check (checking rear heating output for vehi‐
cles with a rear Climatronic operating unit - E265-
⇒ page 456 ).

If the required values are not attained at any of the temperature

sensors (even at increased engine speed or reduced blower
speed at -V2- ):
pump - V50- and coolant shut-off valve - N82- ⇒ Vehicle di‐
♦ Vehicles with auxiliary heater: Check activation and operation
of circulation pump - V55- and heater coolant shut-off valve -
N279- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Check activation and measured values of the following com‐
ponents (on Audi A6 e-tron vehicles): thermal management
coolant pump 2 - V618- , high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- ,
coolant temperature sender 2 for thermal management -
G903- , coolant temperature sender 7 for thermal manage‐
ment - G908- (all in thermal management control unit - J1024- )
⇒ page 509 .
cooling system .
♦ Check heating output of air conditioner at an engine speed of
1500 to 2000 rpm (i.e. repeat check at a higher engine speed).
If the required heating output is attained at this engine speed,
the fault is not in the air conditioning unit, but in the coolant
circuit (incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit, de‐
livery rate of engine's coolant pump, flow of coolant through
heat exchanger of front air conditioning unit, incorporation of
-V50- / -N82- or -V55- / -N279- into coolant circuit, or similar)
⇒ page 509 and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
♦ Check thermostat in engine (engine coolant may not warm up
properly if thermostat is defective) ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly; Checking ther‐
mostat
pump is faulty or if -V50- / -V55- is not incorporated correctly,
there may not be enough coolant flowing through the heat ex‐
changer for heater in the air distribution housing) ⇒ Engine,
mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant pump/thermostat assembly;
Exploded view - coolant pump .
If specified values are not attained at just one or two temperature
sensors:
cooling system .
for temperature flaps in air conditioning unit ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
♦ If the temperatures determined in the “cold” setting are too
high, perform the fault finding measures to be taken if there is
a temperature increase downstream of the evaporator
⇒ page 459 .
♦ Check the foam seal at the heating system heat exchanger of
the air distribution housing if the temperatures determined in
the “warm” setting are too low or there is an excessive differ‐
ence between the left and right sides ⇒ page 476 .


the partition between the left and right side in the air distribu‐
tion housing through the installation slot for -Z35-
⇒ page 427 .
Additional check for vehicles with rear Climatronic operating unit
- E265- (checking rear heating output)
Heating output and actuation of temperature flaps of front air con‐
ditioner checked and OK ⇒ page 448

– Set air distribution at -E265- via button -4- so that approx. the
same volume of air flows out of vents in B-pillars and in rear
centre console – display -1- of -E265- .
– Read off measured values displayed in “Read measured val‐
ues” function for the various temperature sensors -G635- , -
G636- , -G637- and -G638- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
You can also measure the temperature of the air emerging from
the rear centre console vents (left and right) with a commercially
available thermometer.
Specifications:
temperature).
Note
♦ On vehicles with no coolant circulation pump - V50- / circula‐

tion pump - V55- (not on Audi A6 e-tron vehicles), the engine
speed must be increased slightly to approx. 1400 rpm to en‐
sure the required flow of coolant through the heating system
heat exchanger in the air distribution housing.
age system, reduce the speed of the fresh air blower - V2- if
applicable. With the engine stopped and maximum fresh air
blower speed, the delivery of the coolant circulation pump -
V50- ( thermal management coolant pump 2 - V618- on the
Audi A6 e-tron) may not always be sufficient to attain the re‐
quired heat output.

♦ Continuation of check (checking partition for temperature reg‐
ulation between left and right sides in air conditioning unit
⇒ page 458 ).
If the required values are not attained at just one or at several of
the temperature sensors (even at increased engine speed):
♦ Check activation and operation of control motors in air duct for
rear vent and in air conditioning unit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic test‐
er (“Guided Fault Finding”).
in air ducts (rear) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
Note
♦ As the air cooled by the air conditioning unit has to flow through
♦ If the required temperature is not attained at one of the tem‐
perature sensors, alter the setting on -E265- so that more air
flows past this temperature sensor.

Continuation of heating output check for air conditioning unit

(checking partition for temperature regulation between left and
right sides in air conditioning unit)
– Using rotary controls on operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) and rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- , set
temperature for passenger side (front and rear) to “cold”.
• “LO” on display of -J255- and -E265- for passenger side
– Leave temperature setting for driver side (front and rear) on
“warm”.
• “HI” on display of -J255- and -E265- for driver side
– Terminate “Guided Fault Finding” for -E265- and select “Read
measured values” function on Climatronic control unit - J255-
– Operate air conditioner in this setting for several minutes.
– Compare measured value of evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- to measured values of -G150- , -G151- , -
G261- and -G262- .
Note
♦ If the temperature setting for one side (driver or passenger

side) is “warm”, the specified outflow temperature at the evap‐
orator is regulated by the operating unit ( Climatronic control
unit - J255- ) to a higher value (up to approx. 10 °C).
♦ Even if a rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- is fitted, the
temperature of the air flowing out of the rear vents is regulated
by the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ).
Specifications:
more than 15 °C.
♦ The temperature on the left side settles to a higher level than
on the right side at the rear centre console vent.
function for the temperature sensors on one side ( -G150- and
-G261- as well as -G151- and -G262- ) settle at a similar level
within 5 minutes (temperature difference in each case less
than 9 °C).
– Note down measured value of evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- .
– Terminate “Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner on -J255- ,
and select “Read measured values” function on rear Clima‐
tronic operating unit - E265- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
G635- , -G636- , -G637- and -G638- .
Specifications:


more than 15 °C.
function for the temperature sensors on one side ( -G635- / -
G637- and -G636- / -G638- ) settle at a similar level within 5
minutes (temperature difference in each case less than 9 °C).
Check is complete if specifications are attained.
Note
After setting the temperature for the driver side to “cold” and for
the passenger side to “warm”, this check can be repeated with
the opposite measured values.
Check the following if results do not match specifications:

for temperature flaps in air conditioning unit (depending on
where specifications were not attained) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
♦ Check activation and operation of the two control motors in air
duct (rear) and measured values of the various temperature
sensors in air ducts (rear) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
♦ Check foam seal at heating system heat exchanger of air con‐
ditioning unit (depending on where specifications were not
attained) ⇒ page 476 .
cooling system .
the partition between the left and right side in the air condi‐
tioning unit through the installation slot for -Z35- ⇒ page 427 .
pump - V50- and coolant shut-off valve - N82- ( thermal man‐
agement coolant pump 2 - V618- on Audi A6 e-tron vehicles)
♦ On vehicles with auxiliary heater, check activation and oper‐
ation of circulation pump - V55- and heater coolant shut-off
valve - N279- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
through the heat exchanger for heater in the front and rear air
conditioning unit) ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Coolant
pump/thermostat assembly; Exploded view - coolant pump .
⇒ page 509 .
Fault finding if temperature increases downstream of evaporator
- in air conditioning unit

– Use e.g. hose clamps (up to 40 mm) - 3093- to clamp off the two coolant hoses going to heat exchanger
of air conditioning unit ⇒ page 476 .
– Repeat check of heating output and actuation of temperature flaps with “LO” set on front and rear operating
unit ⇒ page 448 .
– Compare the measured value of the evaporator output temperature sender - G263- to the measured values
of -G150- , -G151- , -G261- and -G262- (note permissible difference) ⇒ page 448 .
– Compare the measured values of -G635- , -G636- , -G637- , -G638- to the previously measured value of
the evaporator output temperature sender - G263- (note permissible difference) ⇒ page 448 .
– Do the measured values of the temperature sensors coincide with the coolant hoses pinched off and are
the required values attained (note permissible difference) ⇒ page 448 ?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Detach hose clamps (up to 40 mm) - 3093- from – Check that sender with deviating measured value
both coolant hoses. is installed correctly, and check electrical connec‐
↓ tions for contact resistance ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow
diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting loca‐
tions.
Check activation and –operation of temperature flap – Eliminate cause of incorrect measured value; re‐
control motor -V158- / -V159- and rear temperature new defective sender if necessary.
flap control motor -V313- / -V314- as well as actua‐
tion of corresponding temperature flap
⇒ “6.2.2 Air routing in air intake unit and air condi‐
tioning unit”, page 493 .
↓
• Actuation and operation of temperature flaps OK?
↓ ↓
yes no
↓ ↓
– Check operation of temperature flap causing in‐ – Eliminate cause of malfunction ⇒ Vehicle diagnos‐
crease in temperature tic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”) and ⇒ Current
⇒ “5.2 Exploded view - flaps and partitions in air flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting lo‐
distribution housing”, page 393 . cations.
– Check heating output and actuation of temperature – Check heating output and actuation of temperature
flaps again flaps again
⇒ “5.10.3 Checking heating output and actuation of ⇒ “5.10.3 Checking heating output and actuation of
temperature flaps - deluxe version”, page 448 . temperature flaps - deluxe version”, page 448 .
5.11 Removing and installing heater and air

conditioning unit
WARNING


Note

and regulations .

♦ Hose clamps up to 25 mm - 3094-
♦ Hose clip pliers - VAS 6362-
♦ Commercially available compressed-air gun
Removing
WARNING

hot.

body brace .
– Cover area beneath connections for coolant hoses in plenum

chamber e.g. with absorbent paper.
– Mark arrangement of coolant hoses.
Note
To prevent coolant from running into the plenum chamber when

the coolant hoses are disconnected, place a container beneath
the corresponding coolant hose.
– Clamp off coolant hoses -1, 4- with hose clamps -3094- , re‐
lease hose clips -2 and 3- and detach coolant hoses from heat
exchanger.

– Attach a short hose -A, C- to both connections.

• Insert compressed-air gun -D- in end of one of the hoses.
– Hold container -B- under second hose and carefully blow cool‐
ant out of heat exchanger with compressed-air gun.
– Unfasten grommet -3- from mounting on plenum chamber par‐

tition panel -2- and detach from connections -1- for heat ex‐
changer.
– Unfasten grommet -D- to air conditioning unit from mounting

at plenum chamber partition panel.
Caution
Risk of irreparable damage to grommet.

♦ The grommet is connected to the air conditioning unit and
can only be detached after dismantling the air conditioning
unit.
– Remove dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.

70 ; Dash panel; Removing and installing dash panel .
– Remove air intake box
⇒ “5.12.3 Removing and installing air intake box”, page 468 .

– Unscrew nut -2- and detach earth wire -1-.

– Release retaining tab -4- and unplug electrical connector -3-.
– Lift out air duct -2-.

– Unplug electrical connector at right vent temperature sender -

G151- .
– Remove bolt -3- from fastener.
– Detach air duct for dash panel vent -1-.
– Remove central tube ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Central tube for dash panel; Removing and installing
central tube for dash panel .
– Remove air duct (rear)
⇒ “6.8.4 Removing and installing air duct (rear)”, page 498 .

– Disconnect condensation drain hoses -1- (left and right) from

connection of air conditioning unit -2-.
– Unscrew bolt -3- and swivel tab -4- in direction of -arrow- to
release.
– Detach air ducts -1 and 3- for footwell vents (rear) at air dis‐
tribution housing -2- and swivel to the side -arrows-.
– Pull air distribution housing slightly to rear and take it out to
right side.
Installing
Note
Before installing, check all seals at air conditioning unit for dam‐
age and renew damaged seals.
– Insert support ring -E- in grommet -D-.

• Projection on support ring must face outwards.
– Coat grommet with lubricant.
– Insert air conditioning unit and engage central tube at mount‐
ings (left and right).
– Bolt air conditioning unit onto central tube by hand until it
makes contact.
– Insert grommet in plenum chamber partition panel.
Note
♦ Check that grommet for evaporator is correctly seated at lead‐

through in plenum chamber partition panel.
– Install retainer -A- at refrigerant lines -B and C-.

– Install expansion valve
⇒ “2.10 Removing and installing expansion valve”,
page 190 .

– Slide grommet -3- over connections -1- for heat exchanger

and insert in plenum chamber partition panel -2-.
Note
♦ Check that grommet for heat exchanger is correctly seated at

leadthrough in plenum chamber partition panel.
– Install condensation drain hose

⇒ “5.16 Removing and installing condensation drain”,
page 483 .

– Slide tab -3- as far as possible in direction of -arrow A- and

then swivel upwards -arrow B-.
• You must feel tab engage in ribs -4- on air conditioning unit
-1-.
– Tighten bolt -2-.
– Install central tube ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr.
70 ; Central tube for dash panel; Removing and installing cen‐
tral tube for dash panel .
– Install air intake box
– Connect electrical wiring to auxiliary air heater element
⇒ “5.9 Removing and installing auxiliary air heater element
Z35 ”, page 427 .
– Install air duct (rear)
⇒ “6.8.4 Removing and installing air duct (rear)”, page 498 .
– Install air ducts for footwell vents (rear)
⇒ “6.8.6 Removing and installing air duct for footwell vent
(rear)”, page 499 .
– Install air duct for dash panel vent (passenger side)
⇒ “6.8.2 Removing and installing air duct for dash panel vent
(passenger side)”, page 497 .
– Install body brace ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering; Rep. gr.
40 ; Suspension strut, upper links; Removing and installing
body brace .
– Fill up and bleed coolant circuit
⇒ “7.14 Bleeding coolant circuit”, page 548 and ⇒ Engine,
ing”):
⇒ “2.18 Starting up air conditioner after charging refrigerant
circuit”, page 232 .
Note

– Check air conditioner operation, and direction and distribution

of air flow from defroster vent to windscreen.
– Check that direction of air flow corresponds with position of
switch.

5.12 Dismantling and assembling heater and

⇒ “5.12.1 Overview of fitting locations - dismantling and assem‐
bling heater and air conditioning unit”, page 467
⇒ “5.12.2 Removing and installing intake duct”, page 467
⇒ “5.12.3 Removing and installing air intake box”, page 468
5.12.1 Overview of fitting locations - dismantling and assembling heater and air
conditioning unit

❑ With or without auxiliary
air heater element -
Z35- , depending on
equipment
⇒ “5.11 Removing and
installing heater and air
conditioning unit”,
page 460
2 - Evaporator housing
installing evaporator
housing”, page 403
3 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ Tightening torque
⇒ “5.1 Exploded view -
attachments for heater
and air conditioning unit
and air intake box”,
page 392
4 - Air intake box
installing air intake box”,
page 468
5 - Bolt
⇒ “5.4 Exploded view -
air intake box of heater
and air conditioning
unit”, page 397
6 - Air intake duct
❑ Exploded view ⇒ “5.4 Exploded view - air intake box of heater and air conditioning unit”, page 397
7 - Electrical wiring harness
5.12.2 Removing and installing intake duct

Removing


– Remove air intake box ⇒ page 468 .
– Release locking lug -B- and detach intake duct -C- to the front.
Installing
– Insert intake duct at guide -E-. Locking lug must engage in
mounting.
– Tighten bolts -A- to specified torque ⇒ page 397 .
– Install air intake box ⇒ page 468 .
5.12.3 Removing and installing air intake box

Removing
– Remove footwell vent (passenger side) ⇒ page 494 .
– Vehicles with “deluxe” air conditioner: Remove air duct for
glove box cooling ⇒ page 497 .
– Unfasten quick-release fastener -2- with screwdriver -1-.
– Disengage cover -3- at bracket -4- and detach.

– Unplug electrical connector -C- at fresh air blower -B-.
– Mark electrical connectors -A, B- and control motors.

– Unplug electrical connectors and move clear wiring harness
-C- at air intake box -D-.
– Remove bolts -A and B-.

– Detach bracket -C-.

– Unplug electrical connector -A- at evaporator output temper‐

ature sender - G263- -B-.
– Remove bolt -A-.

– Insert screwdriver in guide at top of air intake box and release
retaining tab -B- -top arrow-; at the same time pull air intake
box -E- downwards on right side and disengage it at air distri‐
bution housing -D- -bottom arrows-.
Note
If the air intake box cannot be released, the air distribution hous‐
ing and air intake box have been secured with a bolt at attachment
point -C- next to the retaining tab.
Vehicles with additional bolt at air intake box:

– Remove bolt -A- at attachment point -C- via installation slot for
dust and pollen filter -E-.

Installing
– Check evaporator -A-, air duct housing -B- and air intake box
-C- for dirt and clean if necessary.
– Check foam seal -D- attached to air intake box for damage and
renew if necessary.
– Check contact surface/chamfer -E- at air distribution housing
for damage.
Note
♦ If the foam seal or the contact surface/chamfer are damaged,

air may escape at this point and cause noise when the air
conditioner is in operation.
♦ If the air distribution housing and air intake box have not been
properly assembled, air may escape at the joint and cause
noise when the air conditioner is in operation.
♦ If the contact surface/chamfer is damaged, fill the damaged
area e.g. with silicone adhesive sealant ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
– Insert lower lugs of air intake box -E- in mounting on air dis‐
tribution housing -D- and swivel upwards.
• When inserting, air intake box must engage audibly in retain‐
ing tab -B- on air distribution housing.
Note
If the retaining tab -B- does not engage immediately, pull the air
intake box to the rear in the area of the top retaining tab and at
the same time press the right side forwards and upwards.
Caution
Risk of leaks at joints.

♦ When assembling the air intake box and the air condition‐
ing unit, proceed carefully and do not exert much pres‐
sure.
♦ If force is applied when assembling the air intake box and
air conditioning unit, the tabs on the air intake box could
be permanently deformed, causing a whistling noise dur‐
ing air conditioner operation due to minor leaks at the
joints.
Vehicles with additional bolt at air intake box:

– Fit bolt on air distribution housing through installation slot for
dust and pollen filter and tighten.


If the air intake box can no longer be locked in position at the air
distribution housing, the air intake box must be bolted to the air
distribution housing through the installation slot for the dust and
pollen filter.
– Remove air intake box again.
– At attachment point -D-, drill a ∅ 4 mm hole.
– Re-install air intake box.
– Screw in bolt -A- at attachment point -C- by reaching into in‐
stallation slot for dust and pollen filter -E-.
Note
It is important to make sure you are using the correct version of

the bolt -A- as the attachment point -C- could be damaged if the
bolt is too large ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– Route electrical wiring harness so that it cannot come into

contact with moving components (e.g. control motor lever).
ing”):
5.13 Removing and installing dust and pollen

filter
⇒ “5.13.1 Notes on dust and pollen filter”, page 472
⇒ “5.13.2 Removing and installing dust and pollen filter”,
page 473
5.13.1 Notes on dust and pollen filter
Note
♦ Observe replacement intervals ⇒ Maintenance tables .

♦ Different versions: Vehicles with the “basic” air conditioner
version are currently also fitted with a dust and pollen filter with
activated charcoal filter insert. A dust and pollen filter with no
activated charcoal filter insert may be installed for this version
at a later date (introduction not yet finalised). Vehicles with a
“deluxe” air conditioner are always fitted with a dust and pollen
filter with active charcoal filter insert ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .
♦ On vehicles with special equipment for driving schools you
may have to remove the additional pedals (some driving
school pedals have detachable connections); refer to ⇒ Fitting
instructions for equipment for driving schools .

5.13.2 Removing and installing dust and pollen

filter
Removing
– Cover floor covering in front passenger's footwell below the
dust and pollen filter with paper (to catch any dirt which may
fall out).
– Release retaining tab -B-, swivel cover -A- for aperture down
and detach.
– Pull dust and pollen filter -D- out of housing -E- -arrow-.
Installing
– Clean the area around the dust and pollen filter in the heater
aperture before fitting a new filter, e.g. with a vacuum cleaner.
– Insert dust and pollen filter so that diagonally cut side faces
fresh-air blower.
– Engage cover for aperture at air intake box -C- and press it on
so that it engages audibly.
Note
Depending on the version, a foam strip -B- may be glued onto the
slot cover -B- to insulate the gap next to the cover.

5.14 Removing and installing fresh air blower

- V2-
⇒ “5.14.1 Notes on fresh air blower V2 with fresh air blower control
unit J126 ”, page 474
⇒ “5.14.2 Removing and installing fresh air blower V2 with fresh
air blower control unit J126 ”, page 474
5.14.1 Notes on fresh air blower - V2- with fresh

air blower control unit - J126-
Note

element - Z35- to provide a supplementary heating function
⇒ page 424 .
♦ On vehicles with a petrol engine, the electric supplementary
heating ( auxiliary air heater element - Z35- ) is activated by a
signal from the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
by way of the local data bus (via the same output by which the
fresh air blower control unit - J126- is activated) to the auxiliary
air heater control unit - J604- . In the event of problems with
the fresh air blower control unit - J126- or the fresh air blower
- V2- on these vehicles, also check the auxiliary air heater
control unit - J604- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
♦ Make sure you have the correct version of -J126- ; on vehicles
with high-voltage system (hybrid vehicles) and petrol engine,
for instance, additional information is transmitted via the local
data bus to activate -J604- ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
5.14.2 Removing and installing fresh air blower

- V2- with fresh air blower control unit -
J126-
Removing



Note
To release the connector, press down the catch using a small

screwdriver or similar.
WARNING
Risk of burns.
♦ The fresh air blower - V2- with fresh air blower control unit
- J126- may be hot if it was in operation prior to removal.
♦ Do not touch the hot cooling surface of the fresh air blower
control unit - J126- .
– Pull fresh air blower -B- out of air intake box -E-.
Caution
Risk of fan wheel imbalance.

♦ Do not touch the fan wheel of the fresh air blower -V2- .
Applying force to the fan wheel or moving the balancing
weights attached to the fan wheel could cause imbalance
and therefore lead to operating problems.
Note
♦ Depending on the vehicle version (thickness and type of foam

beneath floor covering in area of fresh air blower), it may not
always be possible to remove the fresh air blower from the air
intake box and re-install it without squashing the wheel fan.
However, even a brief application of force can be sufficient to
damage the fresh air blower.
♦ Should it not be possible to take the fresh air blower out of the
air intake box without squashing the wheel fan, the air intake
box must be removed ⇒ page 468 .
Installing
– Tighten bolts to specified torque ⇒ page 397 .
ing”):
5.15 Removing and installing heat exchanger



Removing
WARNING

hot.

– Observe general notes
⇒ “1.7.1 General notes on control motors”, page 22 .
– Move front seats as far back as they will go.




body brace .
– Cover area beneath connections for coolant hoses in plenum
chamber e.g. with absorbent paper.
Note
To prevent coolant from running into the plenum chamber when

the coolant hoses are disconnected, place a container beneath
the corresponding coolant hose.
lease hose clips -2 and 3- and detach coolant hoses from heat
exchanger.
– Attach a short hose -A, C- to both connections.

• Insert compressed-air gun -D- in end of one of the hoses.
– Hold container -B- under second hose and carefully blow cool‐
ant out of heat exchanger with compressed-air gun.
side) .
– Remove footwell vent (driver side)
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing footwell vent (driver side)”,
page 494 .
– Remove footwell vent (front passenger side)
⇒ “6.4 Removing and installing footwell vent (front passenger
side)”, page 494 .
– Remove air intake box
– Protect floor covering in area beneath heat exchanger with
waterproof sheeting and absorbent paper.

Note
Screw-type metal clamps were fitted at the heat exchanger con‐

nections at the start of production. In future a version with plastic
clamps may also be fitted (introduction not yet finalised).
Screw-type metal clamps:

– Detach clamps -B-.
Plastic clamps:
– Use a screwdriver -C- or similar to unfasten and detach clamps
-A-.

– Remove auxiliary air heater element
⇒ “5.9 Removing and installing auxiliary air heater element
Z35 ”, page 427 .
– Completely remove the two retainers -A- on right side of air
distribution housing.
– If fitted, remove bolt -F- and detach bracket for heat exchanger
-E-.

– Place a collector under coolant pipes -1, 4-.

– Pull coolant pipes out of heat exchanger -3- and carefully
swivel to one side.
– Press heat exchanger out of air distribution housing -2- in di‐
rection of -arrow-.
Note
Depending on the version, it may not be possible to remove the

heat exchanger towards the passenger side. It must then be re‐
moved towards the driver's footwell.
Removing heat exchanger towards driver's footwell:

– Remove steering column ⇒ Running gear, axles, steering;
Rep. gr. 48 ; Steering column; Removing and installing steer‐
ing column .
– Remove pedal cluster ⇒ Brake system; Rep. gr. 46 ; Brake
pedal; Removing and installing mounting bracket .
– Remove bracket for control motors (left-side): “basic” version
V107 / V108 / V110 - basic version”, page 387 , “deluxe” ver‐
sion
V110 / V299 - deluxe version”, page 389 .
– Hold a collector under coolant pipes.
– Pull coolant pipes -1, 3- out of heat exchanger and carefully
swivel to side.
– Pull heat exchanger out of air distribution housing -2- in direc‐
tion of -arrow-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - engine coolant circuit”,
page 509
Note
Renew O-rings.
– Check heater slot -C- for dirt (heat exchanger removed).

– Remove any dirt or residual coolant.
– Vehicles with TDI engine: With auxiliary air heater element
-D- removed, check heating element slot for dirt and clean if
necessary.

– Check foam seals -B- attached to heat exchanger -A- for dam‐
age and renew if necessary.
Note
♦ The foam seal may curl up when it is inserted if it has not been
bonded on properly.
♦ Cold air may flow past the heat exchanger if the foam seal is
damaged or not properly fitted.
– Carefully slide heat exchanger into air conditioning unit as far

as it will go.
Note
When inserting the heat exchanger, take care not to damage the
connections and coolant pipes.
– Position bracket for heat exchanger -E- on air distribution

housing and tighten bolt -F- to specified torque.
– Check connection -3- of heat exchanger and coolant pipes

-2- for damage or dirt.
– Clean and smooth sealing surface for O-ring.
– Coat new O-ring -4- lightly with coolant (or lubricate lightly with
silicone grease) and attach to coolant pipe -1-.
– Slide coolant pipes into heat exchanger as far as stop.
Caution
Risk of leaks at heat exchanger.

♦ Crushed O-rings and coolant pipes that are not fitted
straight or are not attached fully will lead to leaks.

Screw-type metal clamps:

– Fit new screw-type clamps -B- at connection between coolant
pipe and heat exchanger.
– Tighten bolt -A- to 2 Nm.
– Check that screw-type clamps are seated correctly on con‐
nections of heat exchanger and coolant pipes. They must not
make contact with air distribution housing or other compo‐
nents.
Plastic clamps:
Caution
Danger of scalding.
♦ Plastic clamps must only be used once as the clamping
force of a used clamp is no longer sufficient (the coolant
pipe would be pressed out of the heat exchanger by the
coolant pressure).
– Fit new plastic clamps -F- at connection of coolant pipe to heat

exchanger and squeeze together.
– Check that clamps are attached properly and that they are
engaged at connections between heat exchanger and coolant
pipes.
– Fill up and bleed coolant circuit
⇒ “7.14 Bleeding coolant circuit”, page 548 and ⇒ Engine,

Checking connections on heat exchanger for leaks:

– Use e.g. hand pump of cooling system tester - V.A.G 1274/-
to carefully increase pressure in coolant circuit.
– Check coolant circuit for leaks, paying particular attention to
connection between coolant pipes -D, E- and heat exchanger
-A-.
Note
♦ When bleeding the coolant circuit, take particular care to en‐

sure that the heat exchanger is bled completely. If there are
still air bubbles in the heat exchanger, there may be com‐
plaints about a lack of heating output in winter or about differ‐
ences in the temperature of the air flowing out of the vents with
the same setting in control mode
⇒ “5.10 Checking heating output of actuation of temperature
flaps of air conditioner”, page 429 .
♦ Depending on the vehicle equipment and engine, there is heat
insulation on the coolant hoses; the insulation must not be
damaged and must be re-attached after installation.

ing”):
– Adjust different settings for air outflow direction to different
vents on operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) and
check whether the volume of air blown out of the vents
changes in accordance with the different settings.
5.16 Removing and installing condensation

drain
Removing
– Driver side: Remove dash panel cover (driver side) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/
covers/trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover
(driver side) .
– Front passenger side: Remove glove box ⇒ General body re‐
panels; Removing and installing glove box .
– Carefully press floor covering to the side and protect area be‐
neath condensation drain hose with waterproof sheeting and
absorbent paper.

– Detach condensation drain hose -4- at air conditioning unit

-3- and at bracket -1-.
– Release retaining tab -2- inwards and detach bracket.
Installing
– Insert bracket -A- in condensation drain hose -B-.
• Make sure that bracket fits uniformly in condensation drain
hose.
– Insert bracket with condensation drain hose into body opening
-C- so it engages audibly.
• The condensation drain must be properly positioned on the
bracket and tensioned against the body.
– If not sufficiently tensioned, seal the joint between the body
and the bracket with silicone adhesive sealant or similar ⇒
Note
♦ Install condensation drain hose so that it is neither twisted nor

crushed.
♦ When fitting floor covering, make sure that it does not squash
condensation drain hose.
♦ If a condensation drain hose is not fitted securely enough at
the connection for the air conditioning unit, secure it with e.g.
a hose clip to prevent it from slipping. Hose clip ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue
5.17 Checking condensation drain

The air conditioner condensation drain hoses -A, B- are clipped
in on the left and right of the transmission tunnel.

Procedure
– Driver side: Remove dash panel cover (driver side) ⇒ General
body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Storage compartments/
covers/trim panels; Removing and installing dash panel cover
(driver side) .
– Front passenger side: Remove glove box ⇒ General body re‐
panels; Removing and installing glove box .
– Carefully fold back floor covering in vicinity of condensation
drain hose until hose is visible.
– Bracket -A- must be completely clipped into body opening
-D-.
– The condensation drain -B- must be properly positioned on the
bracket and tensioned against the body -C-.
• If not sufficiently tensioned, seal the joint between the body
and the bracket with silicone adhesive sealant or similar ⇒
– If the bracket with the condensation drain hose is properly
positioned in the body opening, the condensation drain hose
must be checked for dirt.

– Remove condensation drain hose ⇒ page 483 .

– Check distance between condensation drain opening -1- and
heat shield -3-.
• The clearance (dimension -x-) must be sufficient to allow con‐
densate to drain out of condensation drain hose -2-.
– Check for dirt in condensation drain of air conditioning unit and
clean with a piece of wire if necessary.
• The cross-section of the condensation drain hose must not be
constricted (squashed).
If there are problems with moisture in the passenger compart‐
ment, check the following components in addition to the conden‐
sation drain:
• Water drain for plenum chamber ⇒ page 505 .
• Check that cowl panel trim and plenum chamber cover are not
damaged and are installed properly ⇒ General body repairs,
exterior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing ple‐
num chamber cover .
• Dust and pollen filter for dirt and correct installation
⇒ page 472
• Forced ventilation vents in luggage compartment
⇒ page 501 .
• Activation and operation of air recirculation flap (e.g. in “Final
control diagnosis”) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”)
If there is a problem with moisture in the passenger compartment
which only occurs when the air conditioner compressor is switch‐
ed on under certain ambient conditions, also check the tempera‐
ture of the air flowing out of the evaporator ⇒ page 57 and
• Read out measured value for evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- .
– Check temperature of air flowing out of evaporator under us‐
age conditions described by customer or with the following
settings on operating unit:

– Settings on operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ):
• “Auto” mode, air conditioner compressor switched on (lamps
in buttons -1, 6- on), rotary temperature controls -2, 5- on “cold”
stop
• Medium fresh air blower speed with a voltage of approx. 7 V
at fresh air blower - V2- , fresh air mode (lamp in air recir-
culation button -8- not lit), dash panel vents open.


– Settings on operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ):
• “Auto” mode, air conditioner compressor switched on (lamps
in buttons -2, 4- on), rotary temperature controls -1, 5- on “cold”
stop
• Medium fresh air blower speed with a voltage of approx. 7 V
at fresh air blower - V2- , fresh air mode (lamp in air recir-
culation button -6- not lit), dash panel vents open.

– If the measured value of the evaporator output temperature
sender - G263- is too low (at an ambient temperature above
0 °C, colder than 0 °C for a lengthy period) or too high (greater
than e.g. 10 °C although the air conditioner is functioning
properly), refer to information on checking cooling output
⇒ page 45 and ⇒ page 57 .

6 Air duct system

⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in
⇒ “6.2 Air intake and air outlet openings”, page 492
⇒ “6.3 Removing and installing footwell vent (driver side)”,
page 494
⇒ “6.4 Removing and installing footwell vent (front passenger
side)”, page 494
⇒ “6.5 Removing and installing rear footwell vent”, page 495
⇒ “6.6 Removing and installing air duct for defroster vent”,
page 495
⇒ “6.7 Removing and installing air duct for dash panel vent (cen‐
tre)”, page 496
⇒ “6.8 Removing and installing air ducts”, page 496
⇒ “6.9 Checking forced ventilation vents in passenger compart‐
ment”, page 501
⇒ “6.10 Removing and installing forced ventilation vents in pas‐
senger compartment”, page 503
⇒ “6.11 Removing and installing fresh air intake”, page 504
⇒ “6.12 Checking plenum chamber water drain”, page 505
⇒ “6.13 Cleaning plenum chamber water drain”, page 507
6.1 Exploded view - routing of air flow and

air distribution in passenger compart‐
ment
⇒ “6.1.1 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in
passenger compartment (front)”, page 488
⇒ “6.1.2 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in
passenger compartment (rear)”, page 490
6.1.1 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in passenger com‐
partment (front)

1 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
2 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
3 - Fastener
4 - Air duct (left-side) - driver
side
❑ To dash panel vent
⇒ page 496
5 - Air conditioning unit
❑ Air inlet and vents of air
conditioning unit
⇒ page 488
logue
Z35- , depending on
equipment
⇒ page 460
6 - Air duct, defroster vent, “in‐
direct ventilation” vent
❑ Air flow to windscreen
and for “indirect ventila‐
tion” will be uneven or
insufficient if foam seal
is squashed
⇒ page 495
7 - Air duct
❑ To defroster vents and “indirect ventilation” vent
❑ Forms part of dash panel and cannot be renewed separately
❑ Removing and installing dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing
and installing dash panel
8 - Dash panel
❑ With air duct to defroster vents and “indirect ventilation” vent
❑ Removing and installing dash panel ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing
and installing dash panel
9 - Fastener
10 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
11 - Air duct (right-side) - front passenger side
❑ To dash panel vent
❑ For “deluxe” air conditioner only
❑ Check foam seal for glove box for damage
6. Air duct system 489

13 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
14 - Air duct to footwell vent (right-side) - front passenger side
15 - Air duct to centre dash panel vent
16 - Air duct for footwell vent (left-side) - driver side
6.1.2 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in passenger com‐
partment (rear)
1 - Air duct at B-pillar (left-side)

⇒ page 500
2 - Fastener
3 - Footwell vent (rear left)
⇒ page 495
4 - Air duct (left-side)
❑ For footwell vent (rear)
⇒ page 499
❑ Air inlet and vents of air
conditioning unit
⇒ page 488
logue
Z35- , depending on
equipment
⇒ page 460
6 - Air duct (rear)
logue
❑ “Basic” version air con‐
ditioner: with air duct to
rear vent
❑ “Deluxe” version air
conditioner: with air duct to rear vent and air ducts for B-pillar vents
7 - Air duct (right-side)
❑ For footwell vent (rear)

8 - Footwell vent (rear right)

9 - Fastener
10 - Air duct at B-pillar (right-side)
❑ Country-specific version with control unit for air ionisation system - J897-
11 - Air duct to vent in B-pillar (right-side)
12 - Air duct to rear vent
❑ “Deluxe” version: with rear left chest vent control motor - V315- , rear right chest vent control motor -
V316-
Note
“Deluxe” version: Potentiometer in

rear left chest vent - G630- and po‐
tentiometer in rear right chest vent -
G631- are installed in centre con‐
sole vent. For check procedure,
refer to ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
13 - Air duct to vent in B-pillar (right-side)

14 - Air duct to vent in B-pillar (left-side)
15 - Air duct to vent in B-pillar (left-side)

6.2 Air intake and air outlet openings

⇒ “6.2.1 Air intake and air outlet openings”, page 492
⇒ “6.2.2 Air routing in air intake unit and air conditioning unit”,
page 493
6.2.1 Air intake and air outlet openings
1 - To footwell vent (driver side)

2 - To dash panel vent (driver
side)
3 - To dash panel air duct
❑ With air duct to wind‐
screen, side window de‐
froster vents (left and
right)
❑ With air duct to dash
panel (centre right) - “in‐
direct ventilation”
5 - To rear footwell vent (pas‐
senger side)
6 - To air duct in rear centre
console
❑ “Basic” version air con‐
ditioner: with air duct to
rear vent (passenger
side)
❑ “Deluxe” version air
conditioner: with air duct
to rear vent (passenger
side) and air duct for B-
pillar vent (passenger
side)
7 - To air duct for dash panel
vent (centre)
panel vent (passenger
side)
panel (centre left) - “in‐
❑ Different versions (“basic” and “deluxe”) ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
10 - To dash panel vent (passenger side)
11 - To footwell vent (passenger side)
12 - To glove box
❑ To glove box cooling
❑ “Basic” version: glove box cooling connection at air conditioning unit is sealed off
13 - Air inlet from passenger compartment
❑ Air recirculation mode

14 - Air inlet from plenum chamber

❑ Fresh air mode
15 - To air duct for dash panel vent (centre)
❑ With air duct to dash panel vent (driver side)
16 - To air duct in rear centre console
❑ “Basic” air conditioner: with air duct to rear vent (driver side)
❑ “Deluxe” air conditioner: with air duct to rear vent (driver side) and air duct for B-pillar vent (driver side)
17 - To rear footwell vent (driver side)
6.2.2 Air routing in air intake unit and air conditioning unit
A - To footwell vent (left-side)

B - To dash panel vent (left-
side)
C - To vent in dash panel - “in‐
❑ Via air duct fitted in dash
panel to dash panel vent
D - To defroster vents
❑ Via air duct fitted in dash
panel to windscreen and
to side windows (left and
right)
E - To glove box cooling
only
F - To dash panel vent (centre)
G - To vents (rear)
❑ To rear footwell vents
(left and right)
❑ To rear vent in centre
console
❑ Different versions (“ba‐
sic” and “deluxe”) ⇒
logue
❑ With auxiliary air heater
element - Z35- , de‐

pending on equipment
3 - Auxiliary air heater element - Z35-
❑ Depending on equipment ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ For vehicles with TDI engine
❑ Vehicles with auxiliary heater are currently not fitted with a heating element
4 - Heat exchanger for heater
5 - Evaporator
6 - Dust and pollen filter
7 - Fresh air blower - V2-
❑ With fresh air blower control unit - J126-
8 - Air intake box
6.3 Removing and installing footwell vent

(driver side)
Removing
side) .
– Detach footwell vent -2-.
Installing
Tightening torques
♦ ⇒ “6.1 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution in
6.4 Removing and installing footwell vent

(front passenger side)
Removing
– Detach footwell vent -1-.
Installing
Tightening torques

6.5 Removing and installing rear footwell

vent
Removing
– Remove air duct (rear) ⇒ page 498 .
– Remove floor covering ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels; Removing and
installing floor covering .
– If fitted, remove rear footwell vent temperature sender
⇒ page 620 .
– Release rear footwell vent -2- from fastener -1- at body.
– Detach rear footwell vent from air duct -3- -arrow-.
Installing
6.6 Removing and installing air duct for de‐

froster vent
Removing
– Release fasteners on air duct -2- and remove air duct -2- up‐
wards.
Installing
– Renew damaged or defective foam seals -3-.
Note
♦ Take care not to squash the foam seal on the air duct when
inserting the dash panel, as otherwise the flow of air to the
windscreen or for “indirect ventilation” will be uneven or insuf‐
ficient.
♦ After installing the dash panel, check the direction and distri‐
bution of air flow from the defroster vent and “indirect ventila‐
tion” to the windscreen.

6.7 Removing and installing air duct for

Removing
– Detach air duct for centre dash panel vent -1-.
Installing
– Make sure that guides at air duct are correctly positioned in
mountings.
6.8 Removing and installing air ducts

(driver side)”, page 496
(passenger side)”, page 497
⇒ “6.8.3 Removing and installing air duct for glove box cooling”,
page 497
⇒ “6.8.4 Removing and installing air duct (rear)”, page 498
⇒ “6.8.5 Removing and installing air duct for rear vent”,
page 499
⇒ “6.8.6 Removing and installing air duct for footwell vent (rear)”,
page 499
⇒ “6.8.7 Removing and installing air duct for B-pillar”, page 500
⇒ “6.8.8 Removing and installing air ducts to B-pillar vent”,
page 500
6.8.1 Removing and installing air duct for

dash panel vent (driver side)
Removing
– Remove central tube ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep.
gr. 70 ; Central tube for dash panel; Removing and installing
central tube for dash panel .
– Guide air duct for dash panel vent -1- out of central tube -2-
-arrow-.
Installing
– When fitting central tube, make sure air duct is pushed evenly
onto mounting on air distribution housing.
Note
If the air duct is not correctly positioned on the mounting, noise

may occur as a result of escaping air, or the warm/cold air emerg‐
ing may influence the air conditioner control function.


dash panel vent (passenger side)
Removing
– Remove fuse holder with fuse carrier on dash panel (right-
side) ⇒ Electrical system; Rep. gr. 97 ; Relay carriers, fuse
carriers, electronics boxes; Overview of fitting locations - Re‐
lay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics boxes .
– Remove dash panel vent (passenger side) ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Dash panel; Removing and in‐
stalling dash panel vent .
– Remove right vent temperature sender - G151- ⇒ page 619 .
– Detach air duct for dash panel vent -1-.
Installing
Tightening torques

glove box cooling
Removing
– Release locking lug -2- and pull air duct -3- downwards out of
mounting -arrow-.
– Detach air duct hose -1- at connection.

Installing
Note
♦ If the foam seal is damaged or not making proper contact with

the glove box, this may cause problems with noise.
♦ If the air duct hose is not properly connected to the air condi‐
tioning unit, this may result in noise at the connection.
– Renew foam seal -3- if damaged or defective.

– Air duct hose -1- can only be pressed on as far as stop in one
position -arrow- on connection -2-.
– Air duct must be pressed on until it engages audibly.
– If air duct hose -D- is loose at connection -B-, it must be se‐

cured with a hose clip -C-. Hose clip ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue
– Install footwell vent (front passenger side) ⇒ page 494 .
6.8.4 Removing and installing air duct (rear)

Removing
– Remove centre console and bracket (front) for centre console
⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console;
Removing and installing bracket for centre console .
– If fitted, remove rear chest vent temperature sender
⇒ page 622 .
– Swivel air duct -1- upwards at rear -arrow B- and release it
from fastener at air distribution housing -arrow A-.
– Detach air duct (rear).
Installing

6.8.5 Removing and installing air duct for rear

vent
Removing
– Remove centre console cover (rear) and centre console ⇒
General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console;
Removing and installing centre console cover .
– Release retaining tabs -arrows-.
– Pull air duct -2- off air duct (rear).
– If fitted, unplug electrical connectors -1, 3-.
– With the “deluxe” version air conditioner, renewing the air duct
involves removing the control motors: control motor -V315-
⇒ page 377 , control motor -V316- ⇒ page 379 .
Installing
– Renew damaged or defective foam seals -1- at air duct -2-.
6.8.6 Removing and installing air duct for foot‐

well vent (rear)
Removing
– Remove footwell vent (rear) ⇒ page 495 .
– Move electrical wiring harness clear.
– Release air duct -1- from fasteners -2, 3-.
– Detach air duct at air distribution housing -arrow-.
Installing

6.8.7 Removing and installing air duct for B-

pillar
Removing
Note
The illustration shows the left side.
– Remove B-pillar trim (top) ⇒ General body repairs, interior;

Rep. gr. 70 ; Passenger compartment trim panels; Removing
and installing B-pillar trim .
– Move electrical wiring harness -1, 3- clear.
– If fitted, remove control unit for air ionisation system - J897- on
air duct (right-side) ⇒ page 623 .
– Remove bolts -2, 4, 5- from fasteners.
– Lift out air duct -6-.
Installing
6.8.8 Removing and installing air ducts to B-

pillar vent
Removing
– Move front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will go.
– Remove air duct for B-pillar ⇒ page 500 .
sole .
– Remove rear seat bench ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 72 ; Rear seats; Removing and installing seat bench/
individual seats .
– Carefully lift floor covering.
Note
♦ Make sure that floor covering does not tear at openings.

♦ The illustration shows the left side.
– Release air duct -2- from fastener -1- and pull off at air duct
-3- to air duct (rear).

– Release air duct -1- to air duct (rear) -3- from fastener and
detach.
Installing
6.9 Checking forced ventilation vents in

⇒ “6.9.1 Checking ventilation slots in luggage compartment”,
page 501
⇒ “6.9.2 Checking forced ventilation frame from inside”,
page 502
6.9.1 Checking ventilation slots in luggage

compartment
Test sequence
– Check flow of air through ventilation openings -arrow- in lug‐
gage compartment side trim -1- (both sides).
Note
♦ If the air ducts to the forced ventilation frames are blocked or

obstructed, the windows may mist up.
♦ Different versions and layout. Shown on Audi A7 in illustration.
♦ On the Audi A6 Saloon, forced ventilation is implemented via
two ventilation grilles -1- in the rear shelf and via openings in
the luggage compartment back panel -2- and in the luggage
compartment side trim (left and right) -3- to the forced venti‐
lation frame.
♦ On the Audi A6 Avant, forced ventilation is implemented in the
same way through the ventilation openings integrated in the
luggage compartment side trim in the area of the rear side
windows.

6.9.2 Checking forced ventilation frame from

inside
Test sequence
Note
♦ Gummed up sealing lips could cause the windows to mist up.

♦ The sealing lip in the ventilation frame must move freely and
close automatically.
♦ If the air ducts to the ventilation frames are sealed off or
blocked, the windows may mist up.
– Open cover in luggage compartment side trim.
Note
If, on certain versions, there is no cover on one side of the luggage

compartment side trim, the luggage compartment side trim may
have to be removed for the checking procedure ⇒ General body
repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels;
Removing and installing luggage compartment side trim .
– If fitted, detach cover -1- at top of ventilation frame -2-.

– Release cover at side -arrow- and detach.
– Check that ventilation frame -2- is not blocked, and check that
sealing lips -1- are functioning properly.

– To ensure proper ventilation of passenger compartment, ven‐

tilation openings in luggage compartment must not be
blocked.
– It must be possible for the air -arrows A- to flow to the outside
-arrows B- via ventilation openings -1, 2- in the luggage com‐
partment side trim beneath cover -3- to the forced ventilation
frames.
6.10 Removing and installing forced ventila‐

tion vents in passenger compartment
Removing
– Remove bumper cover (rear) ⇒ General body repairs, exteri‐
or; Rep. gr. 63 ; Bumper (rear); Removing and installing
bumper cover .
– Open cover in luggage compartment side trim.
– Detach cover -1- at top of ventilation frame -2-.
– Release cover at side -arrow- and detach.
– Release retaining clips -arrows- and press forced ventilation

frame -1- outwards.

Installing
– Check seal -1- for damage.
– The sealing lips -3- only close properly if the ventilation frame
-2- has been installed in the correct position.
• The large radius -arrow- is at the top.
– When installing, press ventilation frame into opening at body
until all the retaining tabs engage properly.
– Re-attach cover at ventilation frame.
6.11 Removing and installing fresh air intake

⇒ “6.11.1 Notes on fresh air intake”, page 504
⇒ “6.11.2 Removing and installing fresh air intake grille”,
page 505
⇒ “6.11.3 Removing and installing fresh air intake”, page 505
6.11.1 Notes on fresh air intake
Note
♦ Depending on the version, a dust filter -C- may be fitted in the

filter mounting -B- instead of the grille -A- in vehicles for certain
countries with a high dust level in the ambient air (e.g. for Chi‐
na). The dust filter -C- is designed to stop the fresh air blower
- V2- from drawing in dust and sand. For correct version refer
to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ Make sure that no dirt falls into the intake duct of the air con‐
ditioning unit when removing the dust filter -C-.
♦ The dust filter -C- is held in position in the filter mounting -B-
by tab -D-.
♦ Observe replacement interval for dust filter -C- ⇒ Maintenance
tables .
♦ Clean the intake duct and the area surrounding the dust filter
-C- in the plenum chamber before installing a new filter.
♦ When installing the dust filter -C-, observe the direction of air
flow -arrows-.

6.11.2 Removing and installing fresh air intake

grille
Removing
– Remove plenum chamber cover ⇒ General body repairs, ex‐
terior; Rep. gr. 50 ; Bulkhead; Removing and installing plenum
chamber cover .
– Release retaining tabs -4 and 5-.
– Swivel fresh air intake grille -2- in direction of -arrow- and dis‐
engage at intake duct -1-.
– Detach fresh air intake grille.
Installing
6.11.3 Removing and installing fresh air intake

Removing
– Remove fresh air intake grille ⇒ page 505 .
– Remove nuts -arrows-.
– Take intake duct -1- out of plenum chamber.
Installing
– Check bonded seal -2- between intake duct and body for dam‐
age.
– Install fresh air intake grille ⇒ page 505 .
6.12 Checking plenum chamber water drain

Note
♦ Drainage of water out of the plenum chamber may be obstruc‐

ted by deposits such as leaves or pine needles accumulating
in the water drains -arrows- and in the grommets -1- and
valves. The water level in the plenum chamber then rises if the
vehicle is taken to a car wash or in the event of heavy rain;
water enters the air conditioning unit via the intake duct and is
blown onto the evaporator by the fresh air blower together with
the air delivered.
♦ The illustration shows the water drains -arrows- and the grom‐
met -1- with valve for the water drain on the driver side with
the brake servo removed.
♦ If the water drains -arrows- and/or the grommets -1- with valve
are clogged with leaves or pine needles, the drains may freeze
up in winter and prevent water drainage. After a short journey,
the heat emitted by engine and exhaust system melts the ice
in the drains again. By the time the vehicle arrives at the work‐
shop, the water may have already drained out of the plenum
chamber.
♦ Water may flow into the fresh air intake duct if the cowl panel
trim -2- and/or the plenum chamber cover -1- is/are damaged
or not properly fitted. This may result in complaints about
odour from the heater/air conditioner and/or moisture in the
passenger compartment.

6.13 Cleaning plenum chamber water drain

Procedure
chamber cover .
Note
♦ Use a commercially available illuminated endoscope or similar

to check inaccessible water drains. A version with a flexible,
waterproof swan neck is most practical.
♦ Use a commercially available flexible gripper tool or similar to
loosen and remove coarse dirt when cleaning inaccessible
water drains. Then rinse out the remaining dirt.
Driver side:
– Remove electronics box in plenum chamber ⇒ Electrical sys‐
tem; Rep. gr. 97 ; Relay carriers, fuse carriers, electronics
boxes; Removing and installing electronics box .
– Check water drains -arrows- for dirt.
• The water must be able to drain off.
– Clean water drains if obstructed with dirt.
– Check grommet -1- with valve for dirt and proper operation.
• The valve in the grommet must not be gummed up or blocked
by dirt.
– Clean grommet with valve if gummed up or dirty.
Note
Shown in illustration with brake servo removed.
Front passenger side:

– Check water drains -arrows- for dirt.
• The water must be able to drain off.
– Clean water drains if obstructed with dirt.
– Check grommet -1- with valve for dirt and proper operation.
• The valve in the grommet must not be gummed up or blocked
by dirt.
– Clean grommet with valve if gummed up or dirty.

Both sides of vehicle (continued):

– If a grommet -2- is damaged, it must be renewed. To do so,
pull grommet out of body opening -1-.
– Insert new grommet in body opening and check water drain.
• The valve of the grommet must not be gummed up and the
water must drain off.
Note
If the water still does not drain off in the area around the grom‐
mets, remove the heat shield (top) for the tunnel and clean the
area around the grommet ⇒ General body repairs, exterior; Rep.
gr. 66 ; Strips / covers / extensions / trim panels; Removing and
installing heat shield for floor .

7 Coolant circuit
⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting locations - engine coolant circuit”, page
509
⇒ “7.2 Removing and installing coolant circulation pump V50 ”,
page 517
voltage system - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 520
⇒ “7.4 Removing and installing coolant shut-off valve N82 ”, page
523
⇒ “7.5 Removing and installing heater coolant shut-off valve N279
”, page 525
⇒ “7.6 Removing and installing bracket for V50 and N82 / N279
”, page 528
⇒ “7.7 Removing and installing bracket with V618 and N634 - Audi
A6 e-tron only”, page 529
⇒ “7.8 Exploded view - bracket for V618 and N634 , Audi A6 e-
tron only”, page 532
⇒ “7.9 Removing and installing thermal management coolant
pump 2 V618 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 533
⇒ “7.10 Removing and installing coolant changeover valve 3
N634 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 534
⇒ “7.11 Removing and installing high-voltage heater (PTC) Z115 ,
with J848 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 536
⇒ “7.12 Removing and installing coolant temperature sender 2 for
thermal management G903 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 545
thermal management G908 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page 547
⇒ “7.14 Bleeding coolant circuit”, page 548
7.1 Overview of fitting locations - engine

coolant circuit
⇒ “7.1.1 Incorporation into coolant circuit - vehicles without aux‐
iliary heater”, page 509
⇒ “7.1.2 Incorporation into coolant circuit - vehicles with auxiliary
heater”, page 512
⇒ “7.1.3 Incorporation into coolant circuit - Audi A6 e-tron”,
page 513
7.1.1 Incorporation into coolant circuit - vehicles without auxiliary heater
Note
The arrows indicate the direction of coolant flow.
7. Coolant circuit 509

1 - Heat exchanger
❑ For heater (of air condi‐
tioning unit)
⇒ page 476
2 - Coolant circulation pump -
V50-
❑ Different versions and
activation; pay attention
to correct version and
assignment
⇒ page 517 and ⇒
logue
Note
The version of -V50- and its activa‐

tion differ depending on the vehicle
version and production period
⇒ page 517 .
❑ Installed on vehicles
with certain engines and
equipment
❑ Further notes
⇒ “1.1.1 Overview of fit‐
ting locations - compo‐
nents not located in pas‐
senger compartment,
component group 1”,
page 108
❑ Function ⇒ page 517
⇒ page 517
Note
♦ Currently, the pump is fitted on

all vehicles with no auxiliary
heater (optional extra); discon‐
tinuation of the pump for certain
engines has not yet been final‐
ised.
♦ If fitted, the coolant circulation
pump - V50- assists the engine
coolant pump to ensure an ade‐
quate, uniform flow of coolant
through the heat exchanger of
the air conditioning unit.
♦ -V50- can be fitted in different lo‐
cations. On most vehicles it is
installed in the plenum chamber.
On vehicles with a high-voltage
system (hybrid vehicles) it is lo‐
cated between the plenum
chamber partition panel and the
engine.

♦ The activation of -V50- differs.

On most vehicles, it is activated
directly by the air conditioner op‐
unit - J255- ). On vehicles with a
high-voltage system (hybrid ve‐
hicles), activation occurs after a
request from -J255- via the cor‐
responding engine control unit
tions.
3 - Coolant supply from engine

❑ Incorporation of air conditioner into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses
4 - Coolant return to engine
5 - Coolant shut-off valve - N82-
❑ Fitted depending on engine
Note
♦ -N82- is activated directly by op‐

unit - J255- ).
♦ The heat exchanger is shut off
from the engine coolant circuit
according to the engine/gearbox
version: for some versions, the
heat exchanger is not shut off; for
other versions it is shut off in con‐
junction with the heating or cool‐
ing of the gear oil.
♦ Currently the shut-off valve is on‐
ly fitted on vehicles with certain
engines and engine/gearbox
combinations and only on vehi‐
cles with no auxiliary heater (op‐
tional extra).
♦ -N82- is currently not fitted in ve‐
hicles with an engine with regu‐
lated coolant circuit (e.g. vehi‐
cles with a regulated coolant
pump and a coolant valve for cyl‐
inder head - N489- ). On engines
with a regulated coolant pump,
the engine control unit activates
the coolant pump to regulate
coolant circulation ⇒ Engine,
mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection dia‐
6 - Bleeder hole
❑ In coolant hose
❑ Bleeding ⇒ page 548

7.1.2 Incorporation into coolant circuit - vehicles with auxiliary heater
Note
The arrows indicate the direction of coolant flow.
1 - Heat exchanger
❑ For heater (of air condi‐
tioning unit)
⇒ page 476
2 - Auxiliary heater
❑ Check activation of cir‐
culation pump - V55-
and heater coolant shut-
off valve -N279- ⇒ Vehi‐
cle diagnostic tester
(“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
⇒ Auxiliary/supplemen‐
tary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ;
Auxiliary/supplementa‐
ry heater; Removing
and installing auxiliary/
supplementary heater
3 - Circulation pump - V55-
❑ Checking activation
tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode
⇒ Auxiliary/supplemen‐
tary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ;
Auxiliary/supplementa‐
ry heater; Removing
and installing circulation
pump - V55-
Note
Depending on engine, vehicles with

auxiliary heater may be fitted addi‐
tionally with coolant circulation
pump - V50- ; for further information
refer to
⇒ “1.1.1 Overview of fitting locations
- components not located in passen‐
ger compartment, component group
1”, page 108 .
4 - Outlet in coolant supply to auxiliary heater

❑ While the heater coolant shut-off valve - N279- is activated, the coolant is conveyed directly from the
heat exchanger into the auxiliary heater. The engine is then not incorporated into the air conditioner
coolant circuit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

6 - Non-return valve with restrictor
❑ Pay attention to direction of coolant flow when installing
8 - Heater coolant shut-off valve - N279-
❑ Different versions, with 3 or 4 connections for coolant hoses. On the version with 4 connections, one
connection is sealed with a cap. For correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue
❑ Checking activation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
❑ In auxiliary heating mode, the heater coolant shut-off valve - N279- is activated until the coolant tem‐
perature in the auxiliary heater exceeds a certain temperature value ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
❑ If the engine is started while the auxiliary heater is in operation, the auxiliary heater control unit - J364-
determines (according to the coolant temperature measured in the engine and the auxiliary heater)
whether activation of -N279- is maintained or whether it is switched off ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
9 - Bleeder hole
❑ In coolant hose
7.1.3 Incorporation into coolant circuit - Audi

A6 e-tron
Note
The arrows indicate the direction of coolant flow when the coolant
changeover valve 3 - N634- is not activated.


❑ Incorporation of heater
and air conditioner into
engine coolant circuit ⇒
Engine, mechanics;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Con‐
nection diagram - cool‐
ant hoses
2 - Coolant changeover valve
3 - N634-
❑ Incorporation of heater
and air conditioner into
engine coolant circuit ⇒
Engine, mechanics;
ant hoses
❑ Check activation of -
N634- ⇒ Vehicle diag‐
nostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode (for
-J1024- ).
⇒ “7.7 Removing and in‐
stalling bracket with
V618 and N634 - Audi
A6 e-tron only”,
page 529
Note
♦ The function of -N634- is equiv‐

alent to the function of -N279- on
vehicles with an auxiliary heater
⇒ “7.1 Overview of fitting loca‐
tions - engine coolant circuit”,
page 509 and ⇒ Auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater; Rep. gr. 82 ;
Coolant circuit with auxiliary/
supplementary heater; Connec‐
tion diagram - coolant hoses .
♦ The designation and activation
of this valve varies depending on
the vehicle equipment. On vehi‐
cles without “auxiliary/supple‐
mentary heater” as optional ex‐
tra, it is referred to as -N634- and
is activated by the thermal man‐
agement control unit - J1024- .
On vehicles with “auxiliary/sup‐
plementary heater” as an option‐
al extra, it is known as -N279-
and is activated by the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- ⇒
Auxiliary/supplementary heater;
Rep. gr. 82 ; Coolant circuit with
hoses and ⇒ Engine, mechan‐
ics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant hoses .


⇒ “7.9 Removing and installing thermal management coolant pump 2 V618 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page
533
Note
♦ -V618- is activated via thermal

management control unit -
J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic test‐
er (“Guided Fault Finding”) and
tions
♦ Check correct installation posi‐
tion and operation of -V618- if
there is a problem with insuffi‐
cient heat output from the heater
and air conditioning unit with the
engine running, regardless of
whether -Z115- is activated
tions and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
4 - Bleeder hole
❑ In coolant hose
5 - Heat exchanger
❑ For heater (of air conditioning unit)
Note
♦ To remove: Release pressure in

coolant circuit, remove plenum
chamber cover, unscrew bolt
(tightening torque: 8 Nm) and de‐
tach -G908- from bracket ⇒ En‐
gine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Con‐
nection diagram - coolant hoses .
parts catalogue .
ment control unit - J1024-

7 - High-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- (with high-voltage heater (PTC) control unit - J848- )
❑ For all work on - Z115- (and on vehicles with high-voltage system), note additional warnings for working
on such vehicles ⇒ page 31 and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety pre‐
cautions when working on high-voltage vehicles .
❑ Incorporated into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
⇒ “7.11 Removing and installing high-voltage heater (PTC) Z115 , with J848 - Audi A6 e-tron only”, page
536
Note
♦ -Z115- has a nominal power of

approx. 5000 watts. The nominal
power is only produced at low
coolant temperatures.
♦ Further notes
⇒ “3.10.5 Checking supplemen‐
tary heating - Audi A6 e-tron”,
page 94
8 - Leadthrough for coolant lines through plenum chamber partition panel

9 - Outlet in coolant supply to high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115-
❑ While the coolant changeover valve 3 - N634- is activated, the coolant is conveyed from the heat ex‐
changer in the air conditioning unit into -Z115- . The engine is then not incorporated into the air conditioner
coolant circuit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
❑ Incorporation of heater and air conditioner into engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses
❑ While the coolant changeover valve 3 - N634- is activated, the coolant is conveyed from the heat ex‐
changer in the air conditioning unit into -Z115- . The engine is then not incorporated into the air conditioner
coolant circuit ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode
Note

control unit - J1024-

7.2 Removing and installing coolant circula‐

tion pump - V50-
⇒ “7.2.1 Operation of coolant circulation pump V50 ”,
page 517
⇒ “7.2.2 Removing and installing coolant circulation pump V50 ”,
page 517
7.2.1 Operation of coolant circulation pump -

V50-
Operation
♦ The bracket -4- for the coolant circulation pump - V50-
-item 1- and for the coolant shut-off valve - N82- -item 2- is
connected to the body by way of clip nuts -6- to reduce noise.
♦ The coolant shut-off valve - N82- and the coolant circulation
pump - V50- are connected directly to the bracket.
♦ The coolant circulation pump - V50- helps the engine coolant
pump to circulate the coolant. It is activated by the operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) to ensure an adequate,
even flow of coolant through the heat exchanger.
Note
♦ Whether the coolant shut-off valve - N82- and the coolant cir‐
culation pump - V50- are fitted depends on the engine and
equipment.
♦ Vehicles with an auxiliary heater have no -V50- / -N82- ; their
functions are performed by the circulation pump - V55- / heater
coolant shut-off valve - N279- ⇒ Auxiliary/supplementary
heater; Rep. gr. 82 ; Auxiliary/supplementary heater; Over‐
view of fitting locations - Auxiliary/supplementary heater .
♦ When -V50- -item 6- is running, coolant is drawn in from the

engine via coolant hose -5- and pumped through coolant hose
-3- to the heat exchanger for heater (air conditioning unit).
♦ The coolant flows back to the engine through coolant hose
-4- via return hose -1- of heat exchanger and coolant shut-off
valve - N82- -item 2- (depending on engine version and vehicle
equipment).
♦ With the ignition switched on, -V50- is activated directly by the
operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) depending on
the coolant temperature and the setting on the operating unit.
♦ On vehicles with a start/stop system, -V50- (and coolant shut-
off valve - N82- ) are also activated directly by the operating
unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ).
♦ If faults have been stored for these components in the oper‐
ating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ), please pay
attention to the version, coding and adaption of -J255- ⇒ Ve‐
7.2.2 Removing and installing coolant circula‐

tion pump - V50-


Removing
WARNING

hot.

chamber cover .
– Remove fresh air intake duct ⇒ page 505 .
– Cover area underneath pump with absorbent cloth or absorb‐
ent paper.
lease hose clips and detach coolant hoses from pump.
– Pull bracket -1- out of clip nuts.
– Remove bolts -3- and detach pump -4-.
Installing
Note
♦ Make sure these components do not come into direct contact
with the body or other parts.
– When fitting coolant hoses, make sure that as little air as pos‐
sible remains in pump and coolant hoses ⇒ page 548 .
Caution
♦ Note direction of coolant flow at coolant circulation pump

- V50- / coolant shut-off valve - N82- .
♦ Pay attention to correct layout of coolant hoses at coolant
circulation pump - V50- / coolant shut-off valve - N82- .
♦ If coolant hoses are interchanged, heating in passenger
compartment may fail due to coolant flowing in the incor‐
rect direction.
♦ Crushed coolant hoses may lead to failure of the passen‐
ger compartment heating on account of inadequate cool‐
ant flow.

– Tighten bolts -5- to 1.5 Nm.

– Bracket -4- must be pressed completely into clip nuts -6-.
– Install fresh air intake duct ⇒ page 505 .
– Check coolant level and bleed coolant circuit; observe notes
⇒ page 548 .
– Check activation and operation of coolant circulation pump -
V50- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

7.3 Incorporation of air conditioner into cool‐

ant circuit of high-voltage system - Audi
A6 e-tron only
⇒ “7.3.1 Notes on incorporation of air conditioner into coolant cir‐
cuit of high-voltage system”, page 520
⇒ “7.3.2 Incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit of high-
7.3.1 Notes on incorporation of air conditioner

into coolant circuit of high-voltage sys‐
tem
Note
♦ Topping up coolant and bleeding coolant circuit ⇒ Engine,

and filling cooling system (vehicles with high-voltage system).
♦ Incorporation of heat exchanger for high-voltage battery into
refrigerant circuit ⇒ page 521
♦ If there is a problem because the components of the high-volt‐
age system are not cooled and the air conditioner cooling
output is OK, check that the high-voltage battery heat ex‐
changer is cooled down ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode (for air conditioner and hybrid battery en‐
ergy management system). Make sure that the coolant for the
high-voltage battery heat exchanger is actually being cooled.
The temperature of the coolant upstream and downstream of
the high-voltage battery heat exchanger is measured by the
coolant temperature sender 1 for thermal management -
G902- . The measured values from this sender can be read
out via the thermal management control unit - J1024- ⇒ Vehi‐
cle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ In order for the coolant in the high-voltage battery heat ex‐
changer to be cooled, the air conditioner must be functioning
correctly and the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470-
must be activated.
♦ To check the cooling function of the coolant in the high-voltage
battery heat exchanger and the high-voltage system compo‐
nents, certain routines are stored in the thermal management
control unit - J1024- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ In order for the coolant cooled by the high-voltage battery heat
exchanger to cool the high-voltage system components ( hy‐
brid battery unit - AX1- , power and control electronics for
electric drive - JX1- etc.), the function, incorporation and acti‐
vation of the coolant pump for high-voltage battery - V590-
installed in the coolant circuit must be OK ⇒ page 521 and
⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”). If no
faults can be found here in the refrigerant circuit, check the
entire coolant circuit of the high-voltage system, the other
components installed in this circuit, and their activation and
function ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses (Connection di‐
agram for coolant hoses - high-voltage system cooling com‐
ponents) and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault
Finding” mode (for the air conditioner and hybrid battery en‐
ergy management system).

7.3.2 Incorporation of air conditioner into cool‐

ant circuit of high-voltage system
Note
The following illustration only shows an overview of the compo‐

nents of the high-voltage system coolant circuit. For information
on other components not illustrated here, refer to ⇒ Engine, me‐
chanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Connection dia‐
gram - coolant hoses (Connection diagram - coolant hoses,
cooling components for high-voltage system).
1 - Control unit for high-voltage

battery charging unit - J1050-
❑ Fitting location, func‐
tion, removing and in‐
stalling ⇒ Engine, me‐
chanics; Rep. gr. 93 ;
Charging unit for high-
voltage battery
❑ Checking operation
Finding”)
2 - T connection in coolant sup‐
ply to -J1050-
logue
3 - Coolant pump for high-volt‐
age battery - V590-
tions
⇒ page 562 and ⇒ En‐
gine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Connection di‐
agram - coolant hoses
(Connection diagram -
coolant hoses, cooling
components for high-
voltage system).
Note

pump relay - J235- ).

♦ For further information, refer to

⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
hoses .
4 - Outlet in coolant supply to -V590-

❑ Incorporation in coolant circuit of high-voltage system ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling
system/coolant; Connection diagram - coolant hoses (Connection diagram - coolant hoses, cooling com‐
ponents for high-voltage system)
❑ Checking operation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding” for air conditioner and hybrid
battery energy management system)
voltage system).
Note


Note
♦ Via this heat exchanger, the

coolant supplied to the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- and/or the
control unit for high-voltage bat‐
tery charging unit - J1050- is
cooled when necessary by the
air conditioner refrigerant circuit.
♦ Incorporation in air conditioner
refrigerant circuit
⇒ “2.1.3 System overview - re‐
frigerant circuit, Audi A6 e-tron
(vehicles with high-voltage sys‐
tem)”, page 141
8 - Restrictor
gram - coolant hoses (Connection diagram - coolant hoses, cooling components for high-voltage system).

Note
♦ The diameter of the opening in

the restrictor is approx. 6 mm.
♦ Depending on version, a restric‐
tor is inserted in the connecting
hose or one of the two T connec‐
tions has a corresponding open‐
ing.
hoses (Connection diagram -
coolant hoses, cooling compo‐
nents for high-voltage system).
9 - Hybrid battery unit - AX1-

❑ Operation, removing and installing ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage battery unit
❑ Checking operation ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)
10 - Double T connection in coolant supply to -AX1-
❑ With outlet to coolant expansion tank (for bleeding procedure)
7.4 Removing and installing coolant shut-off

valve - N82-
⇒ “7.4.1 Operation of coolant shut-off valve N82 ”, page 523
⇒ “7.4.2 Removing and installing coolant shut-off valve N82 ”,
page 523
7.4.1 Operation of coolant shut-off valve -

N82-
Operation
♦ The bracket -4- for the coolant circulation pump - V50-
-item 1- and for the coolant shut-off valve - N82- -item 2- is
connected to the body by way of clip nuts -6- to reduce noise.
♦ The coolant shut-off valve - N82- and the coolant circulation
pump - V50- are connected directly to the bracket.
♦ The air conditioner regulation system only activates the cool‐
ant shut-off valve - N82- in certain air conditioner settings (e.g.
in “OFF” mode or if maximum cooling output is required). In
this case, the engine speed must then be below 5000 rpm, and
the coolant temperature must be below 95 °C.
♦ If the coolant circuit to the heat exchanger of the air conditioner
is shut off, the engine will heat up more quickly when the cool‐
ant is cold.
♦ When it is not activated, the coolant shut-off valve - N82- is
open; to allow the electrical function of the valve to be checked,
it is activated for a short period of time at certain intervals (e.g.
for 1 second every twentieth engine start).
7.4.2 Removing and installing coolant shut-off

valve - N82-


Removing
WARNING

hot.

chamber cover .
– Cover area underneath shut-off valve with absorbent cloth or
absorbent paper.
lease hose clips and detach from shut-off valve.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach shut-off valve -3-.
Installing
Note
sible remains in shut-off valve and coolant hoses
⇒ page 548 .
Caution
♦ The direction of coolant flow is marked at the coolant shut-

off valve - N82- / coolant circulation pump - V50- .
♦ Pay attention to correct layout of coolant hoses at coolant
shut-off valve - N82- / coolant circulation pump - V50- .
rect direction.
ant flow.

– Tighten bolts -3- to 8 Nm.

⇒ page 548 .
– Check actuation and operation of coolant shut-off valve - N82-
7.5 Removing and installing heater coolant

shut-off valve - N279-
⇒ “7.5.1 Operation of heater coolant shut-off valve N279 ”,
page 525
⇒ “7.5.2 Removing and installing heater coolant shut-off valve
N279 ”, page 526
7.5.1 Operation of heater coolant shut-off

valve - N279-
Operation

♦ To reduce noise, the bracket -2- for the heater coolant shut-
off valve - N279- -item 4- is connected to the body by way of
clip nuts -1-.
♦ The heater coolant shut-off valve - N279- is provided with rub‐
ber elements -5- to provide damping in the holes with which it
is attached to the bracket.
♦ With the auxiliary heater switched off, the air conditioner reg‐
ulation system only activates -N279- (by way of the auxiliary
heater control unit - J364- ) in certain air conditioner settings
(e.g. in “OFF” mode or if maximum cooling output is required).
In this case, the engine speed must then be below 5000 rpm,
and the coolant temperature must be below 95 °C.
♦ If the engine coolant circuit to the heat exchanger of the air
conditioning unit is shut off, the engine will heat up more quick‐
ly when the coolant is cold.
♦ The engine coolant circuit to the heat exchanger of the air
conditioning unit is shut off from the engine coolant circuit ac‐
cording to the engine/gearbox version; for some versions, the
heat exchanger is not shut off; for other versions it is shut off
in conjunction with the heating or cooling of the gear oil.
♦ Depending on the model and the engine, the vehicle may ad‐
ditionally be fitted with a non-return valve with restrictor in the
coolant circuit. A certain amount of coolant in the small circuit
flows back to the engine via this non-return valve even when
-N279- is activated ⇒ Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
Connection diagram - coolant hoses .
♦ When the auxiliary heater is switched on, -N279- is activated
depending on the coolant temperature in the engine and in the
auxiliary heater ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”).
♦ If there are problems with insufficient heating of the passenger
compartment in auxiliary heating mode or with the engine run‐
ning, check the incorporation of -N279- into the coolant circuit
and activation by the auxiliary heater control unit - J364- ⇒ Ve‐
♦ If fitted, check direction of coolant flow -arrow- at non-return
valve -1- with restrictor ⇒ page 509 and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
7.5.2 Removing and installing heater coolant

shut-off valve - N279-
Removing
WARNING

hot.

– Switch off auxiliary heater.

chamber cover .
– Remove fresh air intake duct ⇒ page 505 .
– Unplug electrical connector -B-.
– Cover area underneath shut-off valve with absorbent cloth or
absorbent paper.
– Clamp off coolant hoses -C, D, E- with hose clamps -3094- ,
release hose clips and detach from shut-off valve.
– Remove bolts -F- and detach shut-off valve -A- from bracket
-G-.
Installing
Note
sible remains in shut-off valve and coolant hoses
⇒ page 548 .
Caution
♦ Direction of coolant flow is marked at heater coolant shut-

off valve - N279- .
♦ Ensure correct assignment of coolant hoses at heater
coolant shut-off valve - N279- .
rect direction.
ant flow.

– Tighten bolts -3- to 8 Nm.

⇒ page 548 .
– Check actuation and operation of heater coolant shut-off valve
- N279- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
7.6 Removing and installing bracket for -

V50- and -N82- / -N279-
Note
There are different versions of this bracket -3- with different meth‐
ods of attachment. The bracket shown in this illustration is se‐
cured with the bolts -4- (tightening torque 6 Nm).

Removing
chamber cover .
– On vehicles with coolant circulation pump - V50- remove fresh
air intake duct ⇒ page 505 .
– Unplug electrical connector.
– Remove bolts -3- and detach coolant shut-off valve -2-.
– Pull bracket -4- out of clip nuts -6-.
– Remove bolts -5- and detach -V50- -item 1-.
Installing
– Tighten bolts -3- to 8 Nm and bolts -5- to 1.5 Nm.
– The bracket must be pressed fully into the clip nuts.
– On vehicles with -V50- fit fresh air intake duct ⇒ page 505 .
7.7 Removing and installing bracket with -

V618- and -N634- - Audi A6 e-tron only
Removing
WARNING

hot.

– Open cap -arrow- on engine coolant expansion tank.
chamber cover .

– Use hose clamps -3094- -D- (or similar) to pinch off coolant
hoses -A, B-.
Note
♦ The coolant hoses -A, B- can be pinched off in the engine

compartment (or in the plenum chamber) as illustrated.
♦ Pinching off the coolant hoses -A, B- prevents coolant from
escaping from the heat exchanger in the air conditioning unit
and from the high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- .
– Drain coolant from engine coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechan‐

cooling system .
– Cover area under shut-off valve -N634- and pump -V618- with
absorbent cloth or absorbent paper.
– Mark positions of coolant hoses -A, B-.
– Disconnect coolant hoses -A, B-.

– Unplug electrical connectors -F, G-.

– Remove bolts -E- and centre hex stud -D-.
– Remove nut -J-.
– Mark coolant hoses -A, B- and detach from connections to en‐
gine coolant hoses.
– Detach coolant pipe -C- from bracket -H-.
– Detach bracket -H- with shut-off valve -N634- , coolant hoses
and pump -V618- .
Installing
Note
Caution
♦ Direction of coolant flow is marked at heater coolant shut-

off valve - N279- .
♦ Ensure correct assignment of coolant hoses at shut-off
valve -N634- , coolant hoses and pump -V618- .
rect direction.
ant flow.
– Tighten bolts -E, D- and nut -J- to 8 Nm.

– Detach hose clamps -3094- -D- from coolant hoses -A, B-.
– Bleed coolant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system .
– Check activation and operation of shut-off valve -N634- and
pump -V618- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).

7.8 Exploded view - bracket for -V618- and

-N634- , Audi A6 e-tron only
Note
Removing bracket with coolant hoses, -V618- and -N634-

⇒ page 529 .
1 - Clamp
2 - Coolant hose with -G908- ,
bracket and connection for
plug-in connector
❑ Coolant return from heat
exchanger in air condi‐
tioning unit
❑ Ensure correct installa‐
tion position
coolant temperature
sender 7 for thermal
management - G908- ⇒
Engine, mechanics;
ant hoses
Note
♦ To remove -G908- : Release

pressure in coolant circuit, re‐
move bolt (tightening torque: 8
Nm) and detach -G908- from
bracket ⇒ Engine, mechanics;
Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant hoses .
parts catalogue .
3 - Bolt
4 - Coolant hose with connection for plug-in connector
❑ Coolant supply from engine
❑ Ensure correct installation position
5 - Clamp
6 - Coolant hose with connection for plug-in connector
❑ Coolant return to engine
7 - Coolant hose with bracket and connections for plug-in connector and coolant hose

8 - Clamps
9 - Coolant changeover valve 3 - N634-
❑ Ensure correct installation position and connection of coolant hoses
❑ Check activation of -N634- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (for -J1024- ).
10 - Bolt
11 - Coolant hose
12 - Clamps
❑ Ensure correct installation position and connection of coolant hoses
❑ Check activation of -V618- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Guided Fault Finding” mode (for -J1024- ).
14 - Bracket for -V618- and -N634-
15 - Bolts
❑ Tightening torque: 1.5 Nm
16 - Bolt
7.9 Removing and installing thermal man‐

agement coolant pump 2 - V618- - Audi
A6 e-tron only
Removing
WARNING

hot.

chamber cover .
– Remove bracket with -V618- and -N634- ⇒ page 529 .

– Unfasten clamps and detach coolant hoses -B, D-.

– Remove bolts -A- (tightening torque
⇒ “7.8 Exploded view - bracket for V618 and N634 , Audi A6
e-tron only”, page 532 ).
– Detach pump -V618- -F- from bracket.
Installing
– Connect coolant hoses -B, D-; pay attention to markings on
connections for pump -V618- -F- and on coolant hoses
-C, E-.
– Secure coolant hoses -B, D- with clamps.
– Install bracket with -V618- and -N634- ⇒ page 529 .
ing”).
7.10 Removing and installing coolant

changeover valve 3 - N634- - Audi A6 e-
tron only
Removing
WARNING

hot.

chamber cover .
– Remove bracket with -V618- and -N634- ⇒ page 529 .

– Unfasten clamps and detach coolant hoses -D, E, F-.

– Remove bolts -A- (tightening torque
⇒ “7.8 Exploded view - bracket for V618 and N634 , Audi A6
e-tron only”, page 532 ).
– Remove changeover valve -N634- -B-.
Installing
– Check that cap -C- is not damaged and is seated correctly.
– Install bracket with -V618- and -N634- ⇒ page 529 .
ing”).

7.11 Removing and installing high-voltage

heater (PTC) - Z115- , with -J848- - Audi
A6 e-tron only
Note
The high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- -C- is installed together

with the bracket in the plenum chamber, in the vicinity of the fresh
air intake of the air conditioner.
For all work on vehicles with a high-voltage system (Audi A6 e-

tron), note the additional warning instructions for working on such
vehicles ⇒ page 31 and ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety
precautions when working on high-voltage vehicles .
⇒ page 36 and note “General warning instructions for work on the
high-voltage system” ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage components .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
The following procedure requires work to be performed on the

high-voltage system; de-energising high-voltage system
⇒ page 31 , ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; De-energising high-voltage system
and ⇒ Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety precautions when
working on high-voltage vehicles .

DANGER!

Finding”.
son.
Note

cession
♦ Body

♦ Five-point star bit (TS30H) with centre hole (commercially
available)
♦ Cooling system tester - V.A.G 1274 B-
♦ Spring-type clip pliers - VAS 5024A-
Removing

WARNING

hot.
– Open cap -arrow- on coolant expansion tank for engine cool‐

ant circuit ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Draining and filling cooling system .
chamber cover .
– Remove fresh air intake -B- ⇒ page 504 .
Note
Depending on the version, a dust filter -C- may be fitted in the filter
mounting -B- instead of the grille -A- in vehicles for certain coun‐
tries with a high dust level in the ambient air (e.g. for China). The
dust filter -C- is designed to stop the fresh air blower - V2- from
drawing in dust and sand. For correct version refer to ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .

– Protect plenum chamber in area under -Z115- -C- with water‐

proof sheeting and absorbent paper.
Note
To stop coolant running into the plenum chamber when coolant

hoses -A- and -B- are disconnected:
– Mark coolant hoses -A- and -B- (coolant hoses -A- leading to
heat exchanger in air conditioning unit and coolant hose -B-
for coolant supply from engine).
– Use hose clamps -3094- -E- to pinch off coolant hoses -A- and
-B-.
– Detach coolant hoses -A- and -B- from connections to -Z115-
-C-.
– Seal off connections to -Z115- -C- with a plug, e.g. from engine
bung set - VAS 6122- .
– Unscrew nut -D- (tightening torque: 8 Nm) and disconnect
earth wire -G-.
– Unscrew nuts -A- (tightening torque: 8 Nm).
– Detach electrical wires -C, D- from bracket -B- and from -Z115-
-A-.
– Detach electrical connectors -E- (for low voltage) and -F-
(high-voltage wire) from connections for -Z115- -A- ⇒ Rep. gr.
93 ; High-voltage wires; Overview of fitting locations - high-
voltage wires .
– Cover high-voltage wire connector -F- and mating plug at -
Z115- -A- to prevent damage and contamination (e.g. with
clean plugs from engine bung set - VAS 6122- ).
– Remove -Z115- -A- with bracket -B-.

– Remove nut -E- (tightening torque: 8 Nm) and disconnect

earth wire -G-.
– Remove bolts -A- (tightening torque: 8 Nm).
Note
♦ Depending on version, bracket -D- may be screwed in with

special thread-forming M6x12 pan-head bolts -A- with a dif‐
ferently shaped head. Use a five-point star bit (TS30H) with
centre hole (commercially available) to remove and install
these bolts.
♦ The nuts with washers -C- are removed together with the
bracket -D- and -Z115- -F-.
– Unfasten -Z115- -F- from bracket -D-.

Installing
Installation is carried out in reverse order; note the following:
– Check bracket -B- for dirt and clean if necessary ⇒ Electrical

system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact surface
cleaning set -VAS 6410- .
– If removed, check bracket -B- and corresponding attachment
points for dirt before installation and clean if necessary (tight‐
ening torque for nuts -A-: 8 Nm).

– Check that decoupling elements -J- and guide sleeves -B- are
installed correctly.
– Check attachment point for earth wire -G- on -Z115- -F- before
bolting on and clean if necessary ⇒ Electrical system; General
information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact surface cleaning set -VAS
6410- .
Note
The attachment point for the earth wire -G- on -Z115- -F- must be
checked before installation. The contact surfaces must be clean
and free from rust and grease. If this is not the case, treat the
contact surfaces accordingly with the contact surface cleaning set
- VAS 6410- ⇒ Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr.
97 ; Contact surface cleaning set -VAS 6410- .
– Fit -Z115- -F- to bracket -E- (tightening torque for bolts -A-: 8
Nm).
Note
Bracket -E- is bolted to the high voltage heater (PTC) - Z115-

-F- with thread-forming M6x12 pan-head bolts -A-. If a new -Z115-
-F- is installed, note that the holes are not threaded yet. To make
it easier to screw in the bolts when installing a new -Z115- -A-,
lightly coat bolts -A- with lubricant before installation.
– Fit earth wire -G- (tightening torque for nut -E-: 8 Nm) and se‐
cure to bracket -D- with clip -H-.
– Attach electrical connectors -E- (for low voltage) and -F- (high-
voltage wires) to connections for -Z115- -A- ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ;
High-voltage wires; Overview of fitting locations - high-voltage
wires .
– Secure electrical wires -C, D- at bracket -B- and at -Z115-
-A-.

– Fit -Z115- -B- with bracket -E-; make sure that electrical wires
-C- are routed correctly.
– Check that guide sleeves -D- (in decoupling elements) are
seated correctly.
– Install nuts -A- (tightening torque: 8 Nm).

– Check attachment point for earth wire -G- before bolting on

and clean if necessary ⇒ Electrical system; General informa‐
tion; Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact surface cleaning set -VAS 6410- .
Note
The attachment point for the earth wire -G- must be checked be‐
fore installation. The contact surfaces must be clean and free from
rust and grease. If this is not the case, treat the contact surfaces
accordingly with the contact surface cleaning set - VAS 6410- ⇒
Electrical system; General information; Rep. gr. 97 ; Contact sur‐
face cleaning set -VAS 6410- .
– Secure earth wire -G- with nut -D- (tightening torque: 8 Nm).
– Fit coolant hose -B- to connection to -Z115- -C- in correct po‐
sition.
Note
The high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- -C- is not designed for a

particular direction of coolant flow. However, the coolant hoses
must be connected in the correct position to enable -Z115- -C- to
be bled. Therefore, coolant hose -A- (supply to heat exchanger in
air conditioning unit) must be connected to the upper connection
of -Z115- -C-.
– If necessary, fill coolant into coolant expansion tank for engine

⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant;
– Detach hose clamps -3094- -E- at coolant hose -B- and allow
coolant to flow into -Z115- -C-.
Note
If the coolant does not flow into -Z115- -C-, screw e.g. the hand
pump of the cooling system tester - V.A.G 1274/- onto the filler
neck of the coolant expansion tank and carefully press coolant
out of the coolant expansion tank into -Z115- -C- using the hand
pump.
– As soon as coolant emerges from the open connection of -

Z115- -C-, attach coolant hose -A- to connection to -Z115-
-C-.
– Detach hose clamps -3094- -E- from coolant hose -A-.
Note
This procedure completely bleeds the cooling system. If there is

still air in the cooling system for other reasons, it may be neces‐
sary to bleed the cooling system again after installing all the
components removed earlier ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
– Re-install all removed/unfastened components.

– If necessary, add more coolant to coolant expansion tank for
engine ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
– Re-energise power supply of high-voltage system ⇒ Rep. gr.
93 ; Re-energising high-voltage system .

DANGER!

Note

cession
♦ Body
control unit - J1024- and operating and display unit for front air
conditioning system - E87- , and erase any entries displayed
– Finally, after installing high-voltage heater (PTC) - Z115- ,
switch on ignition and activate drive system (READY - engine
does not have to be running), set heater and air conditioning
unit to maximum heating output and allow it to run in this set‐
ting for 2 minutes.
7.12 Removing and installing coolant temper‐

ature sender 2 for thermal management
- G903- - Audi A6 e-tron only

Removing
WARNING

hot.

chamber cover .
hoses -A, B-.
– Use an absorbent cloth or absorbent paper to cover area be‐
neath -G903- .
– Unscrew bolts -A- (tightening torque: 5 Nm).

– Remove -G903- -B- from connection -C-.
Installing
– Renew O-rings -D, E-.
– Lubricate O-rings -D, E- with coolant.
– Before installing -G903- -B-, check connection -C- for dirt or
damage.


- G908- - Audi A6 e-tron only
Removing
WARNING

hot.

hoses -A, B-.
– Use an absorbent cloth or absorbent paper to cover area be‐
neath -G908- .

Installing
damage.

7.14 Bleeding coolant circuit

⇒ “7.14.1 Bleeding coolant circuit of engine”, page 548
⇒ “7.14.2 Bleeding coolant circuit for high-voltage system com‐
ponents - Audi A6 e-tron”, page 548
7.14.1 Bleeding coolant circuit of engine

• The steps for removing the components of the heater and air
conditioning unit described in this Workshop Manual ensure
that only a small quantity of air enters the coolant circuit.
Therefore it is not necessary to completely drain and re-fill the
system with coolant after removing and installing these com‐
ponents. It is sufficient to fill up and bleed the coolant circuit
⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and
filling cooling system .
• However, if a large quantity of coolant has escaped due to
another problem, e.g. a leaking hose, the coolant circuit must
be bled completely ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
Requirement
– Most of the coolant circuit is filled with coolant; only a few air
bubbles remain at a few locations in the coolant circuit.
– Fill up and bleed coolant circuit ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cool‐
ing system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system .
7.14.2 Bleeding coolant circuit for high-voltage

system components - Audi A6 e-tron
Note
The coolant circuit for the high-voltage system is an independent

circuit which is not connected to the engine coolant circuit. If nec‐
essary, this coolant circuit must be bled in a separate procedure
tron”, page 559 ,
⇒ “7.3.2 Incorporation of air conditioner into coolant circuit of high-
voltage system”, page 521 and ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr.
19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling system .
– Completely assemble coolant circuit for high-voltage system

components.
– Fill coolant into coolant circuit for high-voltage system com‐
ponents ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep. gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
– Activate coolant pump for high-voltage battery - V590- via -
J1024- and let it run for a while ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/coolant; Draining and filling cooling
system , and ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
– If necessary, add more coolant to coolant expansion tank of
high-voltage system.

8 Operating and display unit

⇒ “8.1 Overview of fitting locations - operating and display unit”,
page 549
⇒ “8.2 Overview - operating and display unit”, page 550
⇒ “8.3 Removing and installing operating and display unit”, page
556
8.1 Overview of fitting locations - operating and display unit
1 - Air conditioner operating

and display unit
logue
❑ Overview ⇒ page 550
⇒ page 556
Note
♦ On Audi A6 e-tron vehicles (de‐

pending on version), the meas‐
ured value of -G263- can be
evaluated by the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255-
(as on all other vehicles in this
series) or thermal management
control unit - J1024- ) ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow di‐
agrams, Electrical fault finding
♦ If the measured value is evalu‐
ated by -J1024- on the Audi A6
e-tron (and transmitted to -J255-
via the data bus), a different ver‐
sion of -J255- is installed ⇒ Ve‐
hicle diagnostic tester in “Guided
Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Elec‐
2 - Display unit for front infor‐

mation display and operating
unit control unit - J685-
❑ Multi Media Interface
(MMI) display
❑ The MMI display indicates certain functions selected on the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) (and various additional air conditioner functions) ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Owner's Manual
3 - Multimedia system operating unit - E380-
❑ For the various air conditioner functions to be selected and indicated on the display of the Multi Media
Interface (MMI), the correct version of the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) must be
installed, coded and adapted
4 - Operating and display unit for rear air conditioning system - E265-
❑ Overview ⇒ page 550
8. Operating and display unit 549

8.2 Overview - operating and display unit

⇒ “8.2.1 Overview - front operating and display unit, basic ver‐
sion”, page 550
⇒ “8.2.2 Overview - front operating and display unit, deluxe ver‐
sion”, page 552
⇒ “8.2.3 Overview - rear operating and display unit”, page 555
8.2.1 Overview - front operating and display unit, “basic” version

General notes ⇒ “1.6 Operating unit”, page 16
A - Operating unit ( Climatronic

control unit - J255- ) for vehi‐
cles without seat heating
❑ With infrared tempera‐
ture and sunlight pene‐
tration sensor which
measures temperature
and sunlight penetration
on operating and dis‐
play unit
1 - Auto button for automatic
air conditioner control
❑ If LED lights up, “auto‐
matic control” is selec‐
ted
2 - Rotary temperature control
(driver side)
3 - Button for defrost mode
❑ If LED lights up, “defrost
mode” is selected
4 - Rotary control for fresh air
blower - V2-
❑ For setting blower
speed
5 - Heated rear window button
❑ If LED lights up, “Rear
window heating on” is
selected
7 - A/C button for air condi‐
tioner compressor
❑ If LED lights up, “air con‐

ditioner compressor on”

is selected.
8 - OFF button for switching heating/climate control off
❑ If LED lights up, “OFF” is selected
9 - Button for setting air distribution - dash panel/defroster vents
❑ LEDs indicate selected function
10 - Button for setting air distribution - dash panel vents
11 - Button for setting air distribution - footwell vent
12 - Button for air recirculation mode
❑ If LED lights up, “air recirculation mode” is selected
❑ The “air recirculation mode” function is cancelled on pressing the button for defrost mode (air to wind‐
screen)
B - Operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) for vehicles with seat heating
❑ With infrared temperature and sunlight penetration sensor which measures temperature and sunlight
penetration on operating and display unit
1 - Auto button for automatic air conditioner control
❑ If LED lights up, “automatic control” is selected
2 - Rotary temperature control (driver side)
❑ If LED lights up, “defrost mode” is selected
4 - Rotary control for fresh air blower - V2-
❑ For setting blower speed
❑ If LED lights up, “Rear window heating on” is selected
6 - Rotary temperature control (front passenger side)
7 - A/C button for air conditioner compressor
❑ If LED lights up, “air conditioner compressor on” is selected.
8 - Seat heating button (right-side)
❑ LEDs indicate selected setting
❑ Selected setting is reduced by one level after a pre-set time has elapsed ⇒ page 5
10 - Button for setting air distribution - dash panel/defroster vents
11 - Button for setting air distribution - dash panel vents
12 - Button for setting air distribution - footwell vent
screen)
14 - Seat heating button (left-side)

8.2.2 Overview - front operating and display unit, “deluxe” version

A - Operating unit ( Climatronic

control unit - J255- ) for vehi‐
cles without seat heating/seat
ventilation
❑ With infrared tempera‐
ture and sunlight pene‐
tration sensor which
measures temperature
and sunlight penetration
on operating and dis‐
play unit
(driver side)
air conditioner control (left-
side)
ted
3 - A/C button for air condi‐
tioner compressor
❑ If LED lights up, “air con‐
ditioner compressor on”
is selected.
4 - Display
5 - OFF button for switching
heating/climate control off
❑ If LED lights up, “OFF” is
selected
air conditioner control (right-
side)

ted
screen)
10 - Button for setting air distribution
❑ Selected function for “air distribution” indicated on display
11 - Button for fresh air blower - V2-
12 - SYNC button
❑ If LED lights up, “SYNC” is selected
❑ When button is pressed, settings for front driver side are applied for front passenger side and, if fitted,
also for rear operating and display unit.
B - Operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) for vehicles with seat heating/seat ventilation
❑ With infrared temperature and sunlight penetration sensor which measures temperature and sunlight
penetration on operating and display unit
3 - Auto button for automatic air conditioner control (left-side)
4 - A/C button for air conditioner compressor
❑ If LED lights up, “air conditioner compressor on” is selected.
5 - Display
7 - Auto button for automatic air conditioner control (right-side)
10 - Seat ventilation button (right-side)


screen)
14 - Button for fresh air blower - V2-
15 - SYNC button
❑ If LED lights up, “SYNC” is selected
❑ When button is pressed, settings for front driver side are applied for front passenger side and, if fitted,
also for rear operating and display unit.
17 - Seat ventilation button (left-side)

8.2.3 Overview - rear operating and display unit

A - Rear Climatronic operating

and display unit - E265- for ve‐
hicles without seat heating/
seat ventilation
(driver side)
2 - OFF button for switching
heating/climate control off
❑ If LED lights up, “OFF” is
selected
3 - Display
air conditioner control (right-
side)
ted
6 - Button for setting air distri‐
bution
❑ Selected function for “air
distribution” indicated
on display
7 - Button for rear fresh air
blower - V80-
❑ For setting blower
speed
air conditioner control (left-
side)


ted
B - Rear Climatronic operating and display unit - E265- for vehicles with seat heating/seat ventilation
4 - Display
7 - Seat ventilation button (right-side)
8 - Auto button for automatic air conditioner control (right-side)
10 - Button for rear fresh air blower - V80-
11 - Auto button for automatic air conditioner control (left-side)
12 - Seat ventilation button (left-side)
8.3 Removing and installing operating and

display unit
⇒ “8.3.1 Removing and installing operating unit ( Climatronic con‐
trol unit J255 )”, page 556
⇒ “8.3.2 Removing and installing rear Climatronic operating unit
E265 ”, page 558
8.3.1 Removing and installing operating unit

( Climatronic control unit - J255- )
– If operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) is renewed,
select “Replace control unit” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐

Note

logue .

♦ Removal wedge - 3409-
Removing
– Carefully pull operating unit -1- out of guides (left and right) as
far as the first detent using hook - T40207- .
– Tilt operating unit downwards slightly and disengage retaining
hook -2- at dash panel.
– Unplug electrical connectors -1, 4, 5- by sliding locking ele‐

ment -2- upwards and pressing catch -3- inwards.
Installing
– When renewing the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ), take care to select the correct version ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
After installing the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
– Read out event memory, erase it if necessary, and check
again.

8.3.2 Removing and installing rear Climatron‐

ic operating unit - E265-
– If rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- is renewed, select
“Replace control unit” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
Removing
– Remove centre console trim (rear) ⇒ General body repairs,
interior; Rep. gr. 68 ; Centre console; Exploded view - centre
console .
– Release retaining tabs (left and right) -arrows-.
– Press operating unit -2- out of cover (rear) -1-.
Installing
– When renewing a rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- , take
care to select the correct version ⇒ Electronic parts cata‐
logue .
After installing rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- always per‐
form the following steps ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided
Fault Finding”).
– Read out event memory, erase it if necessary, and check
again.

9 Components for cooling high-voltage

system - Audi A6 e-tron
⇒ “9.1 Overview of fitting locations - components for cooling high-
voltage system, Audi A6 e-tron”, page 559
thermal management G902 ”, page 560
⇒ “9.3 Removing and installing coolant pump for high-voltage
battery V590 ”, page 562
9.1 Overview of fitting locations - components for cooling high-voltage system,

Audi A6 e-tron
1 - Coolant temperature send‐

er 1 for thermal management -
G902-
❑ Incorporation in coolant
circuit of high-voltage
system ⇒ Engine, me‐
chanics; Rep. gr. 19 ;
Cooling system/coolant;
Connection diagram -
coolant hoses (Connec‐
tion diagram - coolant
hoses, cooling compo‐
nents for high-voltage
system)
❑ Checking operation
Finding” for air condi‐
tioner and hybrid battery
energy management
system)
⇒ page 560 and ⇒ En‐
gine, mechanics; Rep.
gr. 19 ; Cooling system/
coolant; Connection di‐
agram - coolant hoses
(Connection diagram -
coolant hoses, cooling
components for high-
voltage system).
Note


9. Components for cooling high-voltage system - Audi A6 e-tron 559


Note
♦ Via this heat exchanger, the

coolant supplied to the hybrid
battery unit - AX1- and/or the
control unit for high-voltage bat‐
tery charging unit - J1050- is
cooled when necessary by the
air conditioner refrigerant circuit.
♦ Incorporation in air conditioner
refrigerant circuit
⇒ “2.1.3 System overview - re‐
frigerant circuit, Audi A6 e-tron
(vehicles with high-voltage sys‐
tem)”, page 141
4 - Control unit for high-voltage battery charging unit - J1050-

❑ Fitting location, operation, removing and installing ⇒ ; Rep. gr. 93 ; Charging unit for high-voltage battery
5 - Hybrid battery unit - AX1-
❑ Operation, removing and installing ⇒ Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage battery unit
6 - Coolant pump for high-voltage battery - V590-
voltage system).
Note

pump relay - J235- ).
hoses .

- G902-
Removing

WARNING

system is warm.
open carefully.

voltage system.
Note


Note
To drain coolant, disconnect coolant hose -B- from coolant pump

for high-voltage battery - V590- -A- ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep.
tem .
– Unplug connector -A- from -G902- -B-.


Installing
damage.
Note

system .

– Interrogate event memory of thermal management control unit
- J1024- and erase any faults displayed ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
9.3 Removing and installing coolant pump

for high-voltage battery - V590-
Removing
WARNING

system is warm.
open carefully.


– Remove cross brace and diagonal strut (rear) for easier ac‐
cess ⇒ Running gear, front-wheel drive and four-wheel drive;
Rep. gr. 42 ; Subframe; Exploded view - subframe .
voltage system.
Note


Note
To drain coolant, disconnect coolant hose -A- from coolant pump

for high-voltage battery - V590- -B- ⇒ Engine, mechanics; Rep.
tem .
– Disconnect coolant hoses - A, D-.

– Unplug connector -C- from -V590- -B-.
– Unscrew nut -E- (tightening torque: 5 Nm) and detach -V590-
-B- with clip -F-.
Note
To remove bracket -H-, unscrew bolts -G- (tightening torque: 8

Nm).
Installing

Note

system .


10 Components for cooling high-voltage

battery - Audi A6 hybrid
⇒ “10.1 Overview of fitting locations - components not located in
compartment (rear)”, page 567
⇒ “10.3 Exploded view - battery cooling module”, page 568
⇒ “10.4 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution”,
page 571
⇒ “10.5 Air intake and air outlet openings”, page 573
⇒ “10.6 Removing and installing refrigerant shut-off valve ( N516 /
V424 )”, page 574
⇒ “10.7 Removing and installing air ducts - Audi A6 hybrid”, page
581
⇒ “10.8 Moving battery cooling module into service position - Audi
⇒ “10.9 Removing and installing battery cooling module - Audi A6
hybrid”, page 593
⇒ “10.10 Removing and installing battery fan 1 V457 - Audi A6
hybrid”, page 596
⇒ “10.11 Removing and installing temperature sensors for evap‐
orator - Audi A6 hybrid”, page 598
⇒ “10.12 Checking condensation drain for battery cooling module
- Audi A6 hybrid”, page 602
⇒ “10.13 Removing and installing condensation drain for battery
cooling module - Audi A6 hybrid”, page 604

nents not located in passenger compart‐
ment
Note

10. Components for cooling high-voltage battery - Audi A6 hybrid 565


tioner compressor
sor - V470-
pressor at bracket (vehi‐
cles with 4-cyl. engine)
⇒ page 259
Note
♦ The compressor version may dif‐

fer depending on the production
period and engine ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
♦ The air conditioner compressors
are available as replacement
parts with different oil capacities;
please observe the oil quantity in
the compressor and the exact
part number ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue and ⇒ Air conditioner
with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.
87 ; Capacities for refrigerant
R134a/refrigerant oil and ap‐
proved refrigerant oils or
⇒ “4 Technical data”, page 99 .
♦ There may be different refriger‐
ant oil capacities for the refriger‐
ant circuit depending on the type
of air conditioner compressor.
The reason for the different oil
quantities in the air conditioner
compressor for an otherwise
identical refrigerant circuit is the
design of the actual compressor;
please note the different oil
quantities. Too much oil in the
refrigerant circuit results in high‐
er pressures and a reduction in
the cooling output of the air con‐
ditioner. Insufficient oil can
cause lubrication problems in the
air conditioner compressor ⇒ Air
conditioner with refrigerant
R134a; Rep. gr. 87 ; Capacities
for refrigerant R134a/refrigerant
oil and approved refrigerant oils
and
⇒ “4 Technical data”, page 99 .
♦ When fitting refrigerant lines and
the corresponding retainers,
make sure there is adequate
clearance from other compo‐
nents (such as belts and engine
pulleys).
2 - Connection of refrigerant line to evaporator in battery cooling module


WARNING
The
♦ refrigerant circuit
must be discharged be‐
fore slackening off the
bolts at the connection
point.
3 - Refrigerant shut-off valve ( -N516- / -V424- )

❑ Different designations, depending on vehicle ( refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for hybrid battery - N516- for
Audi A6 hybrid and refrigerant shut-off valve - V424- for Audi A6 e-tron) ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Elec‐
trical fault finding and Fitting locations.
Note
The shut-off valve -N516- / -V424- is

activated, for example, if the battery
needs to be cooled but the air con‐
ditioner is not set to cooling mode for
the passenger compartment (valve
open when not activated).
4 - Connection of refrigerant line to evaporator in battery cooling module
WARNING
The
♦ refrigerant circuit
must be discharged be‐
fore slackening off the
bolts at the connection
point.
5 - Label
❑ Indicates type of refrigerant and specified capacity ⇒ Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.
87 ; Capacities for refrigerant R134a/refrigerant oil and approved refrigerant oils and
⇒ “4 Technical data”, page 99
6 - Power and control electronics for electric drive - JX1-
❑ For all work on the power and control electronics for electric drive - JX1- and on vehicles with a high-
voltage system, pay attention to the additional warnings for such vehicles ⇒ page 31 and ⇒ Electrical
system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; General warning instructions for work on the high-voltage system

nents in passenger compartment (rear)
Note
♦ ⇒ “10.5 Air intake and air outlet openings”, page 573

♦ ⇒ “10.3 Exploded view - battery cooling module”, page 568

1 - Temperature sensor after

evaporator for hybrid battery -
G757-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 568
V479-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 568
3 - Expansion valve with refrig‐
erant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid
battery - N517-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 568
4 - Refrigerant lines
❑ To refrigerant shut-off
- N517-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 157
5 - Nut
❑ 2x
⇒ page 157
ment
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 157
7 - Battery fan 1 - V457-
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 568
8 - Air recirculation flap 2 control motor for hybrid battery - V480-
9 - Temperature sensor before evaporator for hybrid battery - G756-
10.3 Exploded view - battery cooling module

On vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi A6 hybrid)
WARNING


WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Note
Components are activated by the battery regulation control unit -

J840- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).



tem .
1 - Condensation drain
❑ Checking, removing
and installing
⇒ page 604
2 - Bonded rubber mounting
3 - Nut
❑ 9 Nm
❑ Moving to service posi‐
tion ⇒ page 590
⇒ page 593
5 - Bolt
❑ 10 Nm
6 - Expansion valve with refrig‐
erant shut-off valve 2 for hybrid
battery - N517-
⇒ page 193
7 - O-rings
ic parts catalogue
⇒ page 97
8 - Retaining clip
9 - Bolt
⇒ page 343
trol motor for hybrid battery - V479-
11 - Bolt
12 - Air recirculation flap 2 control motor for hybrid battery - V480-
13 - Temperature sensor before evaporator for hybrid battery - G756-
14 - Battery fan 1 - V457-
15 - Bolt
❑ 1.5 Nm
16 - Temperature sensor after evaporator for hybrid battery - G757-

Bonded rubber mounting - installation position

• The collar -arrow- on the bonded rubber mounting -1- faces
upwards.
10.4 Exploded view - routing of air flow and air distribution
1 - Air inlet duct for drive bat‐

tery
❑ If the fasteners no lon‐
ger hold or one of the
retaining tabs breaks
off, the air duct can also
be secured with a bolt at
the battery cooling mod‐
ule and with bolts at the
air ducts.
⇒ page 586
2 - Air outlet duct (front) for
drive battery
ger hold or if one of the
retaining tabs breaks
off, the air duct can also
be secured with bolts at
the battery cooling mod‐
ule.
⇒ page 584
ger hold, the air duct
must be secured with an
additional bolt. To do so,
remove drive battery ⇒
Electrical system, hy‐
brid; Rep. gr. 93 ; High-
voltage battery unit; Re‐
high-voltage battery .
⇒ page 588
4 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
5 - Bolt
❑ If the air duct fasteners no longer hold, the air duct must be secured with an additional bolt. To do so,
remove drive battery ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage battery unit; Removing and
installing high-voltage battery .

6 - Drive battery - A2-

❑ For work on -A2- , such as removal and installation, de-energisation of the system etc., refer to ⇒ Elec‐
trical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage battery unit; Removing and installing high-voltage
battery .
7 - Bolt
❑ If the air duct fasteners no longer hold, the air duct must be secured with an additional bolt
8 - Bolt
❑ 2x
❑ 2 Nm
❑ If the fasteners no longer hold, the air duct must be secured with an additional bolt. To do so, remove
drive battery ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage battery unit; Removing and installing
high-voltage battery .
10 - Bolt
11 - Bolt
12 - Bolt
13 - Bolt
15 - Bolt
❑ If the air duct fasteners no longer hold, the air duct must be secured with an additional bolt.
16 - Air outlet duct (rear) for drive battery
❑ If any of the retaining tabs break off, the air duct can also be secured with bolts at the battery cooling
module.

10.5 Air intake and air outlet openings
A - To air outlet duct (rear)

B - To air inlet duct
❑ For drive battery
C - To air duct for drive battery
D - To air outlet duct (front)
❑ Air outlet from drive bat‐
tery
E - To air duct for drive battery
❑ Air outlet from drive bat‐
tery
F - To drive battery
G - To battery cooling module
H - Air inlet from area below
luggage compartment floor
panel
J - To forced ventilation vent
(left-side)
❑ Exploded view
⇒ page 113
1 - Air inlet duct
❑ To air inlet and outlet
duct
❑ To air inlet and outlet
duct
4 - Air outlet duct (front)
6 - Air outlet duct (rear)
❑ From battery cooling module

10.6 Removing and installing refrigerant

shut-off valve ( -N516- / -V424- )
⇒ “10.6.1 Detaching and attaching refrigerant line from refrigerant
shut-off valve ( N516 / V424 ) - vehicles with high-voltage system”,
page 574
⇒ “10.6.2 Removing and installing refrigerant shut-off valve
( N516 / V424 )”, page 577
10.6.1 Detaching and attaching refrigerant line

from refrigerant shut-off valve ( -N516- /
-V424- ) - vehicles with high-voltage sys‐
tem
Note
♦ Different designations, depending on vehicle ( refrigerant shut-

off valve 1 for hybrid battery - N516- for Audi A6 hybrid and
refrigerant shut-off valve - V424- for Audi A6 e-tron) ⇒ Current
R134a.
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Removing
-4-.
– Remove bolt -1- and disconnect refrigerant line -2- from inter‐
nal heat exchanger and from shut-off valve 1.

Installing
Tightening torques
catalogue .
correctly.
line -1-.
Note



catalogue .
– Screw on union nut -4- by hand until it makes contact, then
tighten fully.
Note
frigerant lines.

Audi A6 hybrid
Audi A6 e-tron
All vehicles
⇒ page 232 .
Note


shut-off valve ( -N516- / -V424- )
Note
♦ Different designations, depending on vehicle ( refrigerant shut-

off valve 1 for hybrid battery - N516- for Audi A6 hybrid and
refrigerant shut-off valve - V424- for Audi A6 e-tron) ⇒ Current
R134a.



tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.


Removing
WARNING

– Remove refrigerant line from refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for

hybrid battery ⇒ page 574 .
– Unplug electrical connector -3- and remove from bracket -2-.
-5-.
– Detach shut-off valve ( -N516- / -V424- ) from refrigerant line
-4-.
Installing
Tightening torques
Note



catalogue .
– Screw in union nut by hand until it makes contact.
– Install refrigerant line at refrigerant shut-off valve 1 for hybrid
battery ⇒ page 574 .
– Counterhold shut-off valve 1 -item 2- and tighten union nuts
-1 and 3- fully.
Note
frigerant lines.

Audi A6 hybrid
Audi A6 e-tron
All vehicles
⇒ page 232 .
Note

10.7 Removing and installing air ducts - Audi

A6 hybrid
⇒ “10.7.1 Removing and installing air outlet duct (rear) for drive
battery A2 ”, page 581
⇒ “10.7.2 Removing and installing air outlet duct (front) for drive
⇒ “10.7.3 Removing and installing air inlet duct for drive battery
A2 ”, page 586
⇒ “10.7.4 Removing and installing air ducts (left and right) at drive
10.7.1 Removing and installing air outlet duct

(rear) for drive battery - A2-


tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Removing
– If fitted, remove bolts -4- (left and right).
– Disengage locating tab -1- from threaded pin -2-.
– Release retaining tabs (left and right) -arrow- and take out air
outlet duct (rear) -3- to the right.

Installing
Note
If one of the retaining tabs -1 or 5- breaks off, the air duct -4- can
also be secured with bolts -3- at the battery cooling module -2-
and at the air duct -6-.
– Press air duct onto battery cooling module and onto air duct
at drive battery, making sure that retaining tabs engage audi‐
bly.
– Re-install all remaining components (removed earlier).
10.7.2 Removing and installing air outlet duct

(front) for drive battery - A2-
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Removing
– Move electrical wiring harness -1- clear -arrows-.

– If fitted, remove bolts -2, 4 and 6-.

– Release retaining tabs (left and right) -1- and detach air outlet
duct (front) -3- from battery cooling module.
– Carefully unclip front air outlet duct -7- from fasteners
-arrows- of air duct -5- and detach.
– Take out front air outlet duct.
Installing
Note
bly.
– Interrogate event memory of air conditioner operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) and erase any entries dis‐
played ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
10.7.3 Removing and installing air inlet duct for

drive battery - A2-
tem .

WARNING

WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Removing
– Remove air outlet duct (rear) for drive battery ⇒ page 581 .
– Remove air outlet duct (front) for drive battery ⇒ page 584 .
– If fitted, remove bolts -2, 4 and 6- (left and right).
– Release retaining tabs -1- and detach air inlet duct -3- from
battery cooling module.
– Carefully unclip air inlet duct -7- from fasteners -arrows- of air
ducts -5- and detach.
Installing
Note
bly.
10.7.4 Removing and installing air ducts (left

and right) at drive battery - A2-
tem .

WARNING

WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.

Removing
Note
Removal of the air ducts involves taking out the drive battery on
vehicles with the additional threaded fasteners -1- and -3-.
Vehicles with additional threaded fasteners for air ducts:

– Remove drive battery ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr.
93 ; High-voltage battery unit; Removing and installing high-
voltage battery .
– Remove bolts -1, 2 and 3- and detach air ducts.
Vehicles without additional threaded fasteners for air ducts:
– Remove cover for drive battery ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid;
Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage battery unit; Removing and instal‐
ling high-voltage battery .
– Remove corresponding bracket (front) for luggage compart‐
ment floor ⇒ General body repairs, interior; Rep. gr. 70 ;
Luggage compartment trim panels; Exploded view - luggage
compartment floor .
– Remove bolts -2- and carefully unclip air ducts from fasteners.
Installing
Caution
If the air duct fasteners no longer hold, the air ducts must be
secured with additional bolts -1, 3-. To do so, remove drive
battery ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; High-voltage
battery unit; Removing and installing high-voltage battery .

10.8 Moving battery cooling module into

service position - Audi A6 hybrid


tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Moving battery cooling module to service position

– Remove air outlet duct (rear) for drive battery ⇒ page 581 .
– Remove air outlet duct (front) for drive battery ⇒ page 584 .
– Remove air ducts to battery cooling module ⇒ page 586 .
– Unplug and move clear connectors -1, 2-.
– Remove nuts -arrows-.

– Cover batteries -A- / -A1- using Audi wing protector - V.A.G

1917A- -2- or similar.
– Detach battery cooling module -1- and set down as shown on
covered batteries.
Caution

Installing
– Re-install removed components.
10.9 Removing and installing battery cooling

module - Audi A6 hybrid
Note
tem .
WARNING


WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.


Removing
– Remove air inlet duct for drive battery ⇒ page 586 .
– Unplug and move clear electrical connectors -1, 2 and 3-.

– Unscrew nuts -arrows- and detach battery cooling module.
Installing
Tightening torques
Note

♦ When installing, also pay attention to condensation drain of
battery cooling module ⇒ page 604 .


catalogue .
damage.
– Interrogate event memory of operating and display unit ( Cli‐
matronic control unit - J255- ) and erase any entries displayed
⇒ page 232 .
Note

10.10 Removing and installing battery fan 1 -

V457- - Audi A6 hybrid
tem .
WARNING


WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Note
♦ Supplied with power via fan enabling relay - J937- ⇒ Current

flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and Fitting locations
♦ Activated by battery regulation control unit - J840- ⇒ Vehicle
diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”)

Removing
– Move battery cooling module to service position ⇒ page 590 .
– Push back rubber sleeve -1- at electrical connector and unplug
connector.
– Remove bolts -arrows- and detach battery fan 1 - V457- .
Installing
– After installation, interrogate event memory of operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) and battery regulation con‐
trol unit - J840- and erase any entries displayed ⇒ Vehicle
10.11 Removing and installing temperature

sensors for evaporator - Audi A6 hybrid
⇒ “10.11.1 Removing and installing temperature sensor before
evaporator for hybrid battery G756 ”, page 598
⇒ “10.11.2 Removing and installing temperature sensor after
evaporator for hybrid battery G757 ”, page 600
10.11.1 Removing and installing temperature

sensor before evaporator for hybrid bat‐
tery - G756-
tem .
WARNING


WARNING

tion.
DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Removing

– Turn temperature sensor anti-clockwise -arrow- and detach.

Installing
– Check any seals for damage and proper attachment.
10.11.2 Removing and installing temperature

sensor after evaporator for hybrid bat‐
tery - G757-
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Removing
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing luggage compartment floor .

– Release temperature sensor after evaporator for hybrid bat‐

tery - G757- from fastener by moving it back and forth
-arrows- and detach.
Installing
– Check any seals for damage and proper attachment.
10.12 Checking condensation drain for battery

cooling module - Audi A6 hybrid
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Checking
interior; Rep. gr. 70 ; Luggage compartment trim panels; Re‐
moving and installing luggage compartment floor .
– Check condensation drain -4- for dirt -arrows- and proper in‐
stallation.
• Tab -1- on support ring -2- must face outwards.
• Fasteners -3- must be correctly engaged.

10.13 Removing and installing condensation

drain for battery cooling module - Audi
A6 hybrid
tem .
WARNING

WARNING

tion.

DANGER!

TW- .
wiring.
warning sticker.
Removing
– Carefully release fasteners -arrows A- of plastic ring and press
condensation drain -1- into battery recess.
– Guide condensation drain -3- out of retaining bracket -2-
-arrow B-.
Installing
Note
♦ Renew the condensation drain if the plastic ring is damaged.

♦ Seal the plastic ring with silicone compound if slightly out of
shape.

– Pay attention to installation position when fitting plastic ring:

• The lug -1- on the plastic ring must be positioned between the
two marks on the condensation drain -arrows-.
– Guide condensation drain -7- into retainer so that it engages;

lug -5- must fit in recess -6-.
– Fit condensation drain -1- into body opening and press in until
it engages audibly.
• The guide lug -2- must be on the outside of the body -3-, as
shown in the illustration.
Note
♦ If the grommet does not completely seal off the battery recess,
apply silicone adhesive sealant - D 176 001 A3- or similar at
this location ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
♦ The bonding surface must be clean and free from grease when
applying the silicone adhesive sealant.
– Check that condensation drain is correctly positioned.

• Lugs -8- must face bead -4- in retainer.

11 Further control components

⇒ “11.1 Removing and installing sunlight penetration photosensor
G107 ”, page 607
⇒ “11.2 Operation of air quality sensor G238 ”, page 608
⇒ “11.3 Removing and installing air quality sensor G238 ”,
page 617
⇒ “11.4 Removing and installing ambient temperature sensor G17
”, page 618
⇒ “11.5 Removing and installing left vent temperature sender
G150 ”, page 619
⇒ “11.6 Removing and installing right vent temperature sender
G151 ”, page 619
⇒ “11.7 Removing and installing left footwell vent temperature
sender G261 ”, page 620
⇒ “11.8 Removing and installing right footwell vent temperature
⇒ “11.9 Removing and installing vent temperature sender for rear
footwell G637 / G638 ”, page 620
⇒ “11.10 Removing and installing rear chest vent temperature
sender G635 / G636 ”, page 622
⇒ “11.11 Removing and installing control unit for air ionisation
system J897 ”, page 623
⇒ “11.12 Removing and installing evaporator output temperature
⇒ “11.13 Removing and installing thermal management control
unit J1024 - Audi A6 e-tron”, page 624
⇒ “11.14 Fuse for electrical air conditioner compressor V470 ”,
page 626
11.1 Removing and installing sunlight pene‐

tration photosensor - G107-
Note
♦ If the photosensor installed has not been matched to this op‐

erating unit (supplies a different signal from the one stored in
the operating unit for this vehicle), the operating unit cannot
evaluate the signal from the photosensor and there will be
problems with air conditioner control ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic test‐
er in “Guided Fault Finding” mode and ⇒ Electronic parts
catalogue .
♦ “Read measured values” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester in “Gui‐
ded Fault Finding” mode for air conditioner.
11. Further control components 607

Removing
– Using a small screwdriver -1-, carefully prise photosensor -3-
out of defroster vent (top front) -arrow-.
Installing
ing”):
11.2 Operation of air quality sensor - G238-

⇒ “11.2.1 Operation of air quality sensor G238 and humidity send‐
er in fresh air intake duct G657 ”, page 608
⇒ “11.2.2 Checking air quality sensor G238 ”, page 612
⇒ “11.2.3 Checking humidity sender in fresh air intake duct G657
”, page 617
11.2.1 Operation of air quality sensor -G238-

and humidity sender in fresh air intake
duct -G657-
Depending on equipment, air quality sensor - G238- is either a
separate unit or combined with humidity sender in fresh air intake
duct - G657- in one housing. For correct version refer to ⇒ Elec‐
Note
♦ Equipment version with “basic” air conditioner: fitted only with

humidity sender in fresh air intake duct - G657-
♦ Equipment version with “deluxe” air conditioner: fitted with hu‐
midity sender in fresh air intake duct - G657- with an air quality
sensor - G238- integrated additionally into housing

Operation of air quality sensor -G238- :

♦ -G238- -item 2- uses one sensor each to determine the NOx
(nitrogen oxide) and the CO (carbon monoxide) content of the
air flowing past and exchanges this information with the on‐
board supply control unit - J519- via the data bus.
♦ The measured value of -G238- is evaluated by -J519- and
transmitted to the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) via the data bus. When it detects a request, -J255-
switches on air recirculation mode if there is no shut-off
criterion ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
Note
♦ Certain air conditioner functions (including e.g. regulation of

“automatic air recirculation mode”) can be activated and de‐
activated on the MMI (Multi Media Interface) using the “A/C”
function on the “Car” / “Car systems” menu.
♦ The value measured by -G238- is not displayed directly on all
versions of the front operating and display unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ). Some versions of -J255- may only display
the measured value as a status indicating whether the heater
and air conditioning unit is in fresh air mode or recirculated air
mode ⇒ "Guided Fault Finding" function of vehicle diagnostic,
testing and information system VAS 5051 .
♦ After the ignition is switched on, it takes -G238- approx. 2 mi‐

nutes to reach its operating temperature; the function of -
G238- is restricted during the warm-up phase.
♦ -G238- detects pollutants in the ambient atmosphere (gener‐
ally petrol and/or diesel emissions) and causes -J255- to
switch the air conditioner to air recirculation mode.
♦ The operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) recogni‐
ses the nature and level of the air pollution from the signal it
receives from -G238- (“deluxe” version). In addition, -J255-
receives the sensitivity setting from the multimedia system
operating unit - E380- via the data bus. -J255- then uses this
information to determine if and when to switch the air condi‐
tioner to air recirculation mode.
Example:
– At ambient temperatures above approx. +2 °C, even a slight
increase in the pollutant concentration causes the system to
switch to air recirculation mode when requested to do so by -
G238- .
– At ambient temperatures below approx. –1 °C with the air con‐
ditioner compressor switched off, switch-over only occurs if
there is a major increase in pollutant concentration for approx.
15 seconds. If the pollutant concentration increases again
within roughly 2 minutes, -J255- does not switch to “Automatic
air recirculation mode” during this period.
• Lamp in AC button is off.
• The maximum duration of “automatic air recirculation” is re‐
stricted to approx. 15 seconds by -J255- to prevent the win‐
dows from misting up on the inside.
– A decrease in concentration results in the air conditioner being
switched back to fresh air mode.
• The duration of “automatic air recirculation mode” depends on
the version of -J255- and the setting on -E380- .

– At ambient temperatures below approx. +10 °C and with max‐

imum sensitivity set on -E380- , the system remains in “auto‐
matic air recirculation mode” for e.g. approx. 30 sec. After this
period, the system switches to fresh air mode. If there is a
renewed increase in the pollutant concentration within approx.
2 minutes, -J255- does not switch to “automatic air recircula‐
tion mode” within this period.
♦ The “automatic air recirculation” function can be deactivated
at any time. If the function is active, the air conditioner com‐
pressor will be switched on even at ambient temperatures
below + 2 °C when there is a request for “automatic air recir‐
culation”. However, at temperatures below approx. - 5 °C,
compressor operation is no longer possible.
♦ If “automatic air recirculation” mode has been set on the MMI
(Multi Media Interface), the air conditioner compressor may be
switched on down to temperatures of approx. -5 °C.
♦ To prevent the air conditioner from constantly operating in air
recirculation mode in areas with a persistently high level of
pollutant emissions, -G238- is adaptive (sensitivity is matched
to environmental conditions).
♦ If the pollutant level in the ambient air remains relatively high
for a lengthy period, -G238- starts to adapt to the change in
ambient conditions via an adaption program, with the result
that a request for air recirculation is generally applied for less
than 12 minutes if the ambient air pollution remains the same.
If there are several consecutive peak pollutant levels, the air
conditioner may also operate in air recirculation mode for a
longer period.
♦ It takes the air conditioner compressor a certain length of time
to re-position the flaps. To prevent gaseous pollutants from
entering the passenger compartment together with the fresh
air drawn in before the air flow/fresh air flaps can close (and
the air recirculation flaps can open) when there is a sudden
increase in pollutant levels (e.g. when driving through a cloud
of diesel emissions), the vehicle is fitted with a dust and pollen
filter with an activated charcoal layer. Once a filter is saturated
with pollutants, it can no longer perform this function and must
be renewed.
♦ To prevent the air flow/fresh air flap and the air recirculation
flap from being switched too frequently, switching does not
take place immediately if there is a slight increase in the pol‐
lutant level in the ambient atmosphere ( -G238- does not
transmit a request to -J255- ). In such cases, the filter effect of
the activated charcoal layer in the dust and pollen filter is
enough.
♦ To prevent the air flow/fresh air and air recirculation flaps from
being switched too frequently, a request from -G238- for “au‐
tomatic air recirculation mode” is applied for at least 25 sec.
(minimum dwell time) even if the pollutant concentration in the
air has decreased to such an extent that air recirculation mode
would no longer be necessary.
♦ To demist the windscreen, rear window and door windows as
quickly as possible, -J255- does not permit air recirculation in
“Defrost” mode (a request from -G238- is not implemented).
♦ After the ignition is switched on, the air quality sensor - G238-
requires about 2 minutes before it is ready for operation
(warm-up time). During this period, no request is transmitted
to the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) for “Au‐
tomatic air recirculation mode”.

♦ When the ignition is switched on, certain ambient influences

(e.g. high pollutant content in the air) during the warm-up
phase of the air quality sensor - G238- may result in a fault
being stored for the -G238- in the onboard supply control unit
- J519- although the sensor is OK. In this case, proceed as
follows:
– Switch off ignition for at least two minutes.
– Switch on ignition and wait at least two minutes.
– Read out event memory of onboard supply control unit - J519- .
If a static fault is still displayed for the air quality sensor -
G238- , perform “Guided Fault Finding” (⇒ Vehicle diagnostic
tester). If -G238- is no longer displayed as being faulty or if the
fault becomes sporadic, -G238- is OK (and requires no further
attention). Erase the event memory.
Operation of humidity sender in fresh air intake duct -G657- :

-G657- -item 3- is located in one housing -2- together with -G238-
-item 1-.
♦ -G657- is a highly sensitive electronic component which could
be damaged irreparably by direct exposure to liquids, sol‐
vents, fuels and certain chemical compounds.
♦ Direct contact with water can impair the function of -G657- to
such an extent that the values for humidity levels can no longer
be measured correctly (either temporarily or permanently, de‐
pending on the composition of the fluid). Sensors that have
come into contact with such substances must not be installed
in the vehicle.
♦ -G657- determines the temperature and the moisture content
of the air flowing past and exchanges information with the on‐
board supply control unit - J519- via the data bus.
♦ The measured value of -G657- is evaluated by -J519- and
transmitted to the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -
J255- ) via the data bus.
Note
Certain air conditioner functions (including e.g. regulation of “au‐

tomatic air recirculation mode”) can be activated and deactivated
on the MMI (Multi Media Interface) using the “A/C” function on the
“Car” / “Car systems” menu. In addition, the operation of the air
conditioner can also be influenced by the settings on the MMI
(Multi Media Interface) in the “A/C” function of the “Car” / “Car
systems” menu. Therefore, if there are problems with these com‐
ponents, first check the settings on the MMI ⇒ Infotainment/MMI
Operating Manual .
♦ -J255- uses the measured values to calculate the current rel‐

ative humidity of the fresh air drawn in. The calculated humidity
value then indicates whether there is a risk of the windscreen,
rear window and door windows misting up from the inside. If
this is the case, -J255- takes corrective action by altering var‐
ious characteristic curves. This may involve reducing the
evaporator temperature (by activating air conditioner com‐
pressor), increasing the response thresholds for the request
for “automatic air recirculation mode” or preventing engine
shut-off via the start/stop function etc.
♦ After the ignition is switched on, it takes -G657- approx. 2 mi‐
nutes to reach its operating temperature; the function of -
G657- is restricted during the warm-up phase.

11.2.2 Checking air quality sensor - G238-
Note
♦ After switching on the ignition, it takes -G238- -3- approx. 2

minutes to reach its operating temperature.
♦ Operation is restricted during the warm-up phase, and a fault
may be indicated under certain ambient conditions. Only re‐
new -G238- -item 2- if -G238- is permanently entered as being
defective. If the fault display for -G238- changes from “static”
to “sporadic” after the ignition is switched off and on again (wait
at least 2 minutes in each case), -G238- is OK and the event
memory entry requires no further attention (erase event mem‐
ory) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
♦ Certain air conditioner functions (including e.g. regulation of
“automatic air recirculation mode”) can be activated and de‐
activated on the MMI (Multi Media Interface) using the “A/C”

♦ Vehicle diagnostic tester
♦ Commercially available gas lighter
Test requirements
– The vehicle must be stationary in a clean atmosphere.
• Away from running engines, air extractor outlets etc.
– The engine compartment and plenum chamber must be clean.
• Not contaminated with oil or fuel.
– The engine compartment and plenum chamber must not have
been sprayed with solvent-based cleaning agents or anti-cor‐
rosion material.
– “Automatic air recirculation” must be switched on.
Note
The “automatic air recirculation” function can be activated and

deactivated via the “AC” function in the “Car” / “Car systems”
menu of the MMI (Multi Media Interface) ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Op‐
erating Manual .
Checking operation
– Remove air quality sensor - G238- . Leave connector plugged
in ⇒ page 617 .
– Start engine.
– Set -J255- to “Auto” mode.
– Use MMI (Multi Media Interface) to set -J255- to automatic air
recirculation mode ⇒ Infotainment/MMI Operating Manual .
• -G238- is ready for operation after a warm-up period of 2 mi‐
nutes.

– Read out event memory of operating unit ( Climatronic control

unit - J255- ) and select “Read measured values” ⇒ Vehicle
– Read measured values for air quality sensor - G238- . The air
pollution measured by air quality sensor - G238- is displayed.
• Value for NOx (nitrogen oxide) and CO (carbon monoxide)
content of air
• For explanatory notes on possible displays, refer to ⇒ Vehicle
Note
The value measured by -G238- is not displayed directly on all

versions of the front operating and display unit ( Climatronic con‐
trol unit - J255- ). Some versions of -J255- may only display the
measured value as a status indicating whether the heater and air
conditioning unit is in fresh air mode or recirculated air mode ⇒
"Guided Fault Finding" function of vehicle diagnostic, testing and
information system VAS 5051 .

– Allow a small quantity of gas from cigarette lighter -B- to flow

past section -A- of -G238- (from above).
Note
The air quality sensor - G238- reacts when exposed to cigarette

lighter gas. Cigarette lighter gas is heavier than air. Therefore -
G238- must be removed and the gas applied from above.
– Read measured values for air quality sensor - G238- .

• Specification: In the display zones, the measured values for
the “CO content” change with respect to the initial value and
thus indicate that the sensor for the “CO content” in the air
quality sensor - G238- is functioning properly and that the
electronics of -G238- are correctly evaluating the measured
values.
Note
♦ There is currently no provision for checking the sensor for

“NOx” content with workshop equipment. However, if the com‐
position of the air surrounding the sensor changes, the value
displayed for the “NOx” content will also change.
♦ The value measured by -G238- is not displayed directly on all
versions of the front operating and display unit ( Climatronic
control unit - J255- ). Some versions of -J255- may only display
the measured value as a status indicating whether the heater
and air conditioning unit is in fresh air mode or recirculated air
mode ⇒ "Guided Fault Finding" function of vehicle diagnostic,
testing and information system VAS 5051 .
– Wait briefly (approx. 1 minute, depending on amount of gas

applied to sensor).
• Specification: The measured values in the display zones
should return to the initial levels, indicating that both sensors
are functioning properly and the sensor electronics are eval‐
uating the measured values correctly.
Note
Due to changes in pollutant levels, the values currently displayed

may differ from those measured initially.
– Read out the display with the measured values for the air con‐
ditioner operating status (air recirculation/fresh air mode).
• Specification: The display zone shows that the air conditioner
is operating in fresh air mode.

Note
♦ If a value other than “fresh air mode” is displayed in the “Read

measured values” function, air recirculation mode has already
been requested (e.g. because of a request for “maximum cool‐
ing output” or “manual air recirculation mode”). Select a mode
in which air recirculation is not requested.
♦ If the “Read measured values” function indicates that the air
quality sensor - G238- is already requesting “automatic air re‐
circulation mode”, clean the plenum chamber (if necessary) or
move the vehicle to an area with a cleaner ambient atmos‐
phere.

– Allow a small quantity of gas from cigarette lighter -B- to flow

past section -A- of -G238- (from above).
– Read out display for air recirculation/fresh air mode.
• Specifications: Air recirculation mode requested and air con‐
ditioner operating in air recirculation mode.
Note
♦ Should the “Read measured values” function indicate that the

air quality sensor - G238- is requesting “automatic air recircu‐
lation mode”, but that this request cannot be implemented by
the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) due to a
shut-off criterion, eliminate the cause of the shut-off criterion
(if applicable).
♦ To prevent the air flow/fresh air and air recirculation flaps from
being switched too frequently, a request from the air quality
sensor - G238- for “automatic air recirculation mode” is applied
for at least 25 seconds (minimum dwell time) even if the pol‐
lutant concentration in the air has decreased again to such an
extent that air recirculation mode would no longer be neces‐
sary.
– Wait briefly (approx. 1 minute, depending on amount of gas

applied to sensor).
• Specification: Air recirculation mode no longer being reques‐
ted and air conditioner operating in fresh air mode again.
– Install air quality sensor - G238- ⇒ page 617 .
Proceed as follows if the air quality sensor - G238- functions
properly in this test but a customer complaint has been received:
– Check dust and pollen filter for dirt ⇒ page 472 .
– Select “Read measured values” ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester
Note
A second person is required to read out the values displayed while

the other is driving.
Observe safety instructions ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided

Fault Finding”).
– Alternately read out displays in “Read measured values” func‐
tion for measured values of air quality sensor - G238- and
request for air recirculation/fresh air mode.
– Start by driving vehicle into an area with a relatively clean at‐
mosphere.
• Specification: System operating in fresh air mode.
– Then drive vehicle into an area where the atmosphere is pol‐
luted (e.g. onto an uphill road with heavy commercial traffic).
• Specification: The displays in the various zones should
change, e.g. when driving through a cloud of diesel emissions.

Note
Also refer to description of operation of -G238- / -G657-

⇒ page 608 .
11.2.3 Checking humidity sender in fresh air in‐

take duct - G657-
Note
♦ After the ignition is switched on, it takes -G657- -item 3- ap‐

prox. 2 minutes to reach its operating temperature; the func‐
tion is restricted during the warm-up phase.
♦ Operation of -G657- can only be checked via “Guided Fault
Finding” routine. In this routine, measured values of -G657-
are evaluated via “Read measured values” function and com‐
pared to temperature and humidity measured at fitting location
of -G657- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).
11.3 Removing and installing air quality sen‐

sor - G238-
⇒ “11.3.1 Removing and installing air quality sensor G238 with
humidity sender in fresh air intake duct G657 ”, page 617
11.3.1 Removing and installing air quality sen‐

sor - G238- with humidity sender in fresh
air intake duct - G657-
Depending on equipment, air quality sensor - G238- -item 1- is
either a separate unit or combined with humidity sender in fresh
air intake duct - G657- -item 3- in one housing -2-. For correct
version refer to ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
Note
♦ Equipment version with “basic” air conditioner: fitted only with

humidity sender in fresh air intake duct - G657-
♦ Equipment version with “deluxe” air conditioner: fitted with hu‐
midity sender in fresh air intake duct - G657- with an air quality
sensor - G238- integrated additionally into housing

Removing
chamber cover .
– Release retaining tab -1- -arrow A- and turn housing -3- for -
G238- / -G657- anti-clockwise -arrow B-.
– Take housing out of fresh air intake grille -4-.
Note
Following removal, do not set down air quality sensor - G238- with
humidity sender in fresh air intake duct - G657- in areas where it
could come into contact with solvents, fuels or certain chemical
compounds (liquids or vapours).
Installing
Note
♦ It is important that the cowl panel trim -2- and the plenum
chamber cover with cover frame -5- for the intake duct are not
damaged so that no water runs into the air conditioning unit
via the intake duct -4- when the plenum chamber cover is in‐
stalled -1-.
♦ The cowl panel trim at the plenum chamber cover must be
engaged fully in the windscreen frame -3-.
♦ The plenum chamber cover must be inserted properly and fully
in the mounting -arrow- for the cowl panel trim.
11.4 Removing and installing ambient tem‐

perature sensor - G17-
Note
The measured value is evaluated by the onboard supply control

unit - J519- and transmitted via the data bus to the operating unit
( Climatronic control unit - J255- ) (and the control unit in dash
panel insert - J285- ) ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault
Finding”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and
Fitting locations.

Removing
ments .
– Carefully compress retaining clips -arrow- and pull ambient
temperature sensor - G17- -item 2- out of bracket.
Installing
ing”):
11.5 Removing and installing left vent tem‐

perature sender - G150-
Removing
side) .
– Turn vent temperature sender -B- anti-clockwise -arrow- and
pull it out of the mounting.
Installing
– Renew seal -C- if damaged or defective.
ing”):
11.6 Removing and installing right vent tem‐

perature sender - G151-
Removing
– Turn temperature sender -3- anti-clockwise and pull it out of
the mounting.
Installing
– Renew seal -2- if damaged or defective.
ing”):

11.7 Removing and installing left footwell

vent temperature sender - G261-
Removing
side) .
the mounting.
Installing
ing”):
11.8 Removing and installing right footwell

vent temperature sender - G262-
Removing
the mounting.
Installing
ing”):
11.9 Removing and installing vent tempera‐

ture sender for rear footwell -G637- / -
G638-
♦ Removal wedge - 3409-

Removing
– Move relevant front seat as far forwards and upwards as it will
go.
– Using removal wedge - 3409- unclip cover -1- at front and pull
it off connector point -2- in direction of -arrow-.
– Carefully lift floor covering on inside of connector point.
– Under raised floor covering, turn vent temperature sender

-1- anti-clockwise and pull it out of mounting.
Note
If the electrical connectors prevent access to the vent temperature

sender, unplug the electrical connectors for the front seat; ob‐
serve the safety instructions ⇒ General body repairs, interior;
Rep. gr. 00 ; Safety precautions; Safety precautions when work‐
ing on pyrotechnic components .
Installing
ing”):

11.10 Removing and installing rear chest vent

temperature sender -G635- / -G636-
Removing
sole .
– Mark connectors -1- and -5-.
Note
If the connectors -1- and -5- are interchanged, the control unit will
detect each measured value incorrectly and there will be prob‐
lems with air conditioner control ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Gui‐
– Unplug electrical connector -1-, turn vent temperature sender

-G635- -item 2- anti-clockwise and pull it out of the mounting.
– Unplug electrical connector -5-, turn vent temperature sender
-G636- -item 4- anti-clockwise and pull it out of the mounting.
Installing
ing”):

11.11 Removing and installing control unit for

air ionisation system - J897-
Removing
Note
Country-specific version (“deluxe” versions only)
– Move front right seat as far forwards as possible.

– Remove air duct for B-pillar (right-side) ⇒ page 500 .
– Turn ioniser -3- anti-clockwise -arrow A- and pull it out of
mounting.
– If attached, remove adhesive strip.
– Release retaining tab -1- -arrow B- and pull control unit -4- for
air ionisation system downwards out of mounting -arrow C-.
Installing
Note
♦ The ioniser neutralises any odours air flowing past.

♦ On vehicles with no air ionisation system, seal off installation
opening in air duct (air-tight) with e.g. adhesive tape if neces‐
sary.
– Renew seal on ioniser if damaged or defective.

– Install air duct for B-pillar (right-side) ⇒ page 500 .
ing”):
11.12 Removing and installing evaporator out‐

put temperature sender - G263-
Note

logue .

Removing
– Turn vent temperature sender -B- anti-clockwise -arrow- and
pull it out of mounting -D-.
Installing
– Renew seal -C- if damaged or defective.
ing”):
11.13 Removing and installing thermal man‐

agement control unit - J1024- - Audi A6
e-tron
Note
-J1024- is only installed in vehicles with high-voltage system (Audi

A6 e-tron).
Removing control unit -J1024-

– Remove wheel housing liner (front right) ⇒ General body re‐
– Release and detach connector -A-.
– Release catch -B- and remove thermal management control
unit - J1024- -C- -arrow-.
Removing retainer for control unit -J1024- (and power unit mount‐
ing control unit - J931- )
– Remove wheel housing liner (front right) ⇒ General body re‐

– Release and detach connector -A-.
– Release catch -C- for bracket -A-.

– Pivot bracket -A- (with control unit -B-) carefully towards wing,
detach downwards from mounting -D- and remove -arrow-.
Installing
Installation is carried out in the reverse order; note the following:
– Check bracket -A- for damage and ensure that installed control
unit -B- has engaged correctly (at retaining tab -E-).
– Insert thermal management control unit - J1024- -C- and

check that fastener -B- is seated correctly.
– Check that connector -A- is correctly seated and engaged.
– Check basic setting for -J1024- and perform setting if neces‐
sary ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Finding”).

11.14 Fuse for electrical air conditioner com‐

pressor - V470-
Note
♦ The electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- is supplied

with electric power via a fuse fitted in the power and control
electronics for electric drive - JX1- ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid;
Rep. gr. 93 ; Power and control electronics for electric drive
(Audi A6 hybrid), or ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 93 ; Power and control
electronics for electric drive; Removing and installing power
and control electronics for electric drive (Audi A6 e-tron).
♦ Checking power supply for electrical air conditioner compres‐
sor - V470- ⇒ Vehicle diagnostic tester (“Guided Fault Find‐
ing”).
Audi A6 hybrid
The fuse for the electrical air conditioner compressor - V470- is
fitted in the power and control electronics for electric drive - JX1-
⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; Power and control
electronics for electric drive and ⇒ Electronic parts catalogue .
– If necessary, renew fuse or power and control electronics for
electric drive ⇒ Electrical system, hybrid; Rep. gr. 93 ; Power
and control electronics for electric drive .
Audi A6 e-tron
The fuse -arrow- for the electrical air conditioner compressor -
V470- is fitted in the power and control electronics for electric
drive - JX1- and cannot currently be renewed separately (intro‐
duction of fuse as replacement part not yet finalised) ⇒ Electronic
parts catalogue .
– If necessary, renew fuse or power and control electronics for
electric drive ⇒ Engine; Rep. gr. 93 ; Power and control elec‐
tronics for electric drive; Removing and installing power and
control electronics for electric drive .

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87 - Air conditioning system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108

2.9 Removing and installing internal heat exchanger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 187

5.6 Removing and installing evaporator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 403

1.1 Type plates

1- Refrigerant designation, e.g. R134a or R1234yf (depending

♦ For refrigerant R134a and refrigerant oil capacities, as well as

Explanation of information on label -A- ⇒ page 2 .

1.2 Notes on odours in vehicles with air con‐

2 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

Type of odour Possible cause and remedy

♦ The odour can only be eliminated by cleaning with the ultra‐

Air conditioner cleaning

1.3 Seat heating

1.3.1 Checking front seat heating

4 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

not deactivated automatically if a seat is not occupied while

♦ The seat heating may be activated differently depending on

6 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

♦ There are different versions of the operating unit ( Climatronic

1.3.2 Checking rear seat heating

On vehicles with no rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- , the

On vehicles with rear Climatronic operating unit - E265- , the rear

- J533- (via the data bus), from where it is transmitted to -J876-

8 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

♦ The seat heating may be activated differently depending on

1.4 Seat ventilation

1.4.1 Checking front seat ventilation

10 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

♦ The seat ventilation may be activated differently depending on

♦ There are different versions of the operating unit ( Climatronic

Please also observe the following notes regarding the operation

1.4.2 Rear seat ventilation

12 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

ing”) and ⇒ Current flow diagrams, Electrical fault finding and

♦ The seat ventilation may be activated differently depending on

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1.5 Heated rear window

♦ If the heated rear window cannot be switched on for some

♦ A start/stop system is offered for this vehicle in combination

1.6 Operating unit

1.6.1 General notes on operating unit ( Clima‐

16 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

pending on the version of -J519- , the specified temperature

♦ Certain air conditioner functions can be switched on and off

18 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

♦ On vehicles with the “basic” version, the functions currently

20 Rep. gr.00 - Technical data

♦ Make sure the air conditioner operating unit ( Climatronic con‐

♦ All vehicles with high-voltage system are equipped with the

After renewing the operating unit ( Climatronic control unit -

1.6.2 General notes on rear Climatronic oper‐

♦ The function indicator lamps in the buttons and rotary controls

1.7 Notes on control motors

1.7.1 General notes on control motors

Air conditioner malfunctions can occur.