What steps should be followed when replacing the A/C Compressor in an air conditioning system on Audi A4?

Whenever the A/C Compressor is replaced due to internal damage, the orifice tube should also be replaced, and the accumulator should be replaced whenever the A/C Compressor is replaced. Begin by discharging the air conditioning system. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the splash shield from below the engine if equipped. Remove the drivebelt. Clean the A/C Compressor thoroughly around the refrigerant line fittings. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C Compressor, then disconnect the suction and discharge lines from the compressor. Plug the open fittings to prevent the entry of dirt and moisture, and discard the seals between the plates and compressor. Remove the compressor mounting bolts, detach the A/C Compressor from the mounting bracket, and take it out of the engine compartment. If installing a new A/C Compressor, pour the oil from the old compressor into a graduated container and add that exact amount of new refrigerant oil to the new A/C Compressor, following any included directions. Some replacement A/C Compressors may come with refrigerant oil; follow the directions regarding draining excess oil prior to installation. Ensure the oil used is compatible with R-134a refrigerant systems. Installation is the reverse of removal; when installing the line fitting bolt to the A/C Compressor, use new seals lubricated with clean refrigerant oil and tighten the bolt securely. Finally, have the system evacuated, recharged, and leak tested by the shop that discharged it.

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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8E0-260-805-AF
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- 2002-2004 Audi A4 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8D0-260-805-E
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- 1996-1999 Audi A4 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8E0-260-805-AJ
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- 2004-2006 Audi A4 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- Replaces: 8D0-260-805-Q, 8D0-260-805-P, 8D0-260-805-R, 8D0-260-805-J, 8D0-260-805-B
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- 2001 Audi A4 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8E0-260-805-AS
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- 2004-2005 Audi A4 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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- 2002-2003 Audi A4 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8E0-260-805-S
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- 2003-2005 Audi A4 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 4M0-816-803
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- 2019-2020 Audi A4 | Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8E0-260-805-BJ
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- Replaces: 8E0-260-805-BA, 8E0-260-805-BF
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- 2004-2006 Audi A4 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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- Replaces: 8E0-260-805-BS, 8E0-260-805-BP
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- 2007-2009 Audi A4 | Base, Cabriolet | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8T0-260-805-Q
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- Replaces: 8T0-260-805-G
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- 2016 Audi A4 | Premium, Premium Plus | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8E0-260-805-BM
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- Replaces: 8H0-260-805, 8H0-260-805-A, 8H0-260-805-B
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- 2005 Audi A4 | Cabriolet | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8E0-260-805-CE
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- Replaces: 8E0-260-805-BK, 8E0-260-805-BD, 8E0-260-805-BT, 8E0-260-805-BG
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- 2005-2008 Audi A4 | Base | 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Assembly Part Number: 4M0-820-803
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- Other Name: Compressor
- Replaces: 8T0-260-805-N, 8T0-260-805-E
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- 2013-2020 Audi A4 | Base, Premium, Premium Plus, Prestige, Titanium | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8K0-260-805-L
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- Replaces: 8K0-260-805-E
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- 2009-2012 Audi A4 | Base | 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Assembly Part Number: 4F0-260-805-AH
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- Other Name: Compressor; Compressor Assembly
- Replaces: 4F0-260-805-L, 8E0-260-805-AE, 4F0-260-805-E, 4F0-260-805-AD
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- 2004-2007 Audi A4 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 4 Cyl 2.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.2 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Part Number: 8D0-260-805-MX
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- Replaces: 8D0-260-805-D, 8D0-260-805-M
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- 1997-2001 Audi A4 | Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS
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Audi A4 Compressor Assembly Part Number: 4B0-260-805-BX
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- Other Name: Compressor; Compressor Assembly
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- 1996-2002 Audi A4 | Avant, Base | 4 Cyl 1.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 2.8 L GAS, 6 Cyl 3.0 L GAS

Audi A4 A/C Compressor

The Audi A4 A/C Compressor is applied to produce cool air in the cabin by converting low-pressure refrigerant vapor into a high-pressure, high-temperature gas, initiating the air conditioning loop. The A/C Compressor draws in the vapor and squeezes it, after which the hot gas is distributed to the condenser where the outside air cools the hot gas and the liquid refrigerant enters an expansion path, removing heat from the cabin and passing through the evaporator where it evaporates, thus returning to the start. The earlier models employed R12 refrigerant, and newer cars employ R134a, which is cleaner; hence there are two types of A/C Compressors in the line. The R12 models require mineral oil and reduced pressures, in contrast to the R134a models, which require synthetic oil and higher pressures, which provide the modern systems with improved efficiency and environmental friendliness. A/C Compressor is the main component of the system since, without it, the refrigerant is unable to transform its state and release heat. A burning clutch or deteriorated valves in the compressor usually lie at the source of the ills when an Audi driver is experiencing weak cooling. Whenever one of the replacements is matched with the appropriate refrigerant, an Audi system remains oil incompatible and oil free. Customers who are looking at an applied A4 must ensure that the vehicle still has the original pump of the R12 style or the new R134a pump. The Audi A/C Compressor is made with reliable materials and a belt-driven pulley that ensures the system can continue with stable temperatures over many miles, as true to Audi comfort standards.

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Audi A4 A/C Compressor Parts and Q&A

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Q: What steps should be followed when replacing the A/C Compressor in an air conditioning system on Audi A4?
A:
Whenever the A/C Compressor is replaced due to internal damage, the orifice tube should also be replaced, and the accumulator should be replaced whenever the A/C Compressor is replaced. Begin by discharging the air conditioning system. Raise the vehicle and support it securely on jackstands. Remove the splash shield from below the engine if equipped. Remove the drivebelt. Clean the A/C Compressor thoroughly around the refrigerant line fittings. Disconnect the electrical connector from the A/C Compressor, then disconnect the suction and discharge lines from the compressor. Plug the open fittings to prevent the entry of dirt and moisture, and discard the seals between the plates and compressor. Remove the compressor mounting bolts, detach the A/C Compressor from the mounting bracket, and take it out of the engine compartment. If installing a new A/C Compressor, pour the oil from the old compressor into a graduated container and add that exact amount of new refrigerant oil to the new A/C Compressor, following any included directions. Some replacement A/C Compressors may come with refrigerant oil; follow the directions regarding draining excess oil prior to installation. Ensure the oil used is compatible with R-134a refrigerant systems. Installation is the reverse of removal; when installing the line fitting bolt to the A/C Compressor, use new seals lubricated with clean refrigerant oil and tighten the bolt securely. Finally, have the system evacuated, recharged, and leak tested by the shop that discharged it.