ATU Audi Technical Updates

B8 HVAC Drain

Contents: Technical actions

General
No.
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Audi ATU 03/2011

Event
11/10

Topic
Leaking condensation drain

Type/model
A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

The floor covering in the driver's footwell or

the front passenger's footwell is wet

In some cases there may be visible traces

of moisture on the floor covering in the
rear footwells

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

The initial inspection of the condensation

drains in the driver's and front passenger's
footwells reveals clear component or
installation defects

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

A detailed analysis reveals traces of water

in the area around the tunnel between the
seal and the sheet panel (despite what
appears to be correct assembly of the
drains in the body panels)

See the image on the right. Traces of

water can be seen beneath the
condensation drain rubber tab

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

Possible causes:

A retaining tab was broken during

assembly

The plastic ring on the

condensation drain is partially open

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

The retaining tab has no pre-tension

Retaining tab not OK

Retaining tab OK

The retaining tab has pre-tension

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

Actions: Series production and customer service

Improved condensation drains around the plastic ring.

Plastic ring rotated through 180 degrees

Production usage begins: August 2010

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

In the event of a complaint, please replace

both condensation drains on vehicles up to
the vehicle identification numbers shown
on the previous slide

Condensation drains 8K0 260 113 C,

which are available from the replacement
parts service, have already been improved

Prior to installation, check the drains to

ensure they are as shown in the image

The condensation drain shown on the left

in the image shows the scenario before
action was taken

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Leaking condensation drain

AUDI A4, A5, Q5, Cabrio

It is clear from the image that the fixed retaining tab (marked white so that it is easier to
see) is pointing upwards. If you see a drain on which the retaining tab has been fitted in
this way, rotate the pre-installed plastic part through 180 degrees (as indicated by the
drain shown on the right in the image)

Before commencing rotation, immerse the drain in some water containing a few drops of
an everyday rinsing agent. Adding the rinsing agent makes the plastic ring easier to rotate.
Use flat pliers to rotate the plastic ring, gripping it on the left-hand or right-hand side

Then install both drains on the heater and air conditioning unit in the first instance,
ensuring that the drains are not twisted. During the next assembly step, you must ensure
that the fixed retaining tab, which is now pointing downwards, is inserted in the recess on
the body. Now firmly press the water drain hose into place in the recess on the body. You
should be able to hear the flexible retaining tab engage.

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Thank you.

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