A4 B5 Air com system removal

[nzant008]

Hi
Any remove the air con system from an A4 B?
I was wondering whether the aluminum pipes along the firewall are detachable or do you have to just cut them?

[dummer]

You mean the refrigerant pipe? they just hold down by the aluminium block

[nzant008]

Yes I can’t quite see where the aluminum refrigerant pipes detachs by the firewall. Do I need to pull up the rubber boot?

[dummer]

Hope this help
https://youtu.be/K4tGlTPVexs

[nzant008]

Brilliant
Why didn't I find that video in my search??

[dummer]

wondering what are you trying to do. Delete air con just before summer?

[nzant008]

I don't normally use the air con unless I am in gridlock.

I need to get rid of the ally pipes to fit the bracked to retrofit a strut brace factory strut brace.

[dummer]

you mean http://audi-diy.blogspot.co.nz/2007/10/audi-a4-b5-installing-front-strut-tower.html

I remember people said you can lift the low pressure pipe so it sit on top of the mount(but I haven't tried)

[nzant008]

Yup that's the conversion I want to fit.
I haven't heard you could lift the lower pipe, but I will give it a try before I remove the system.

Air con is nice to have when you need it! >