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A/C Service Valve Cap - Audi (5Q0-816-231)
- 5Q0-816-231
- MSRP: $24.98
- Discount: $7.93 (31.7% off)
- Sale Price: $17.05
- MSRP: $24.98
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5Q0-816-231
- Other Names:
A/C Service Valve Cap, AC Tube Cap, Upper Press Tube Cap, AC Line Cap, Rear AC Tube Cap, Suction Hose Cap, Upper Press Line Cap, Rear AC Line Cap, Suction Line Cap, Fill Valve Cap, Front Plate Cap, Tube Assembly Cap, Valve Cap, Center AC Line Cap, Front AC Line Cap
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With plug-in hybrid, high voltage battery. 2.0L or 3.0L. Coupe, 2.0L, r1234yf, rear ac tube. Coupe, 3.0L, r1234yf, rear ac tube. 2.0L, engine compartment, r1234yf. 2.9L. This genuine Audi A/C Service Valve Cap, part number 5Q0-816-231, encloses and protects the component behind it, keeping debris, moisture, and heat away from hardware that was not designed to be exposed while also finishing the visible surface. Buying genuine keeps the vehicle's original fit, finish, and warranty coverage intact. Confirm fitment against your vehicle identification number before ordering.
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Vehicle Fitment
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| SYMPTOMS | What to look for before replacing this cap and plug (5Q0-816-231): cracking or warping from heat cycling, broken mounting tabs, a rattle or buzz at certain speeds, a piece that will not sit flush, or exposure of the component it should be protecting. Any of these conditions is worth diagnosing before it affects surrounding components. |
| TROUBLESHOOTING | A practical check before condemning 5Q0-816-231: inspect the mounting tabs on both the cover and the component behind it, since a broken tower on the mating part will cause a new cover to sit loose in the same way. Document the readings before and after the repair so the fix can be verified. |
| INSTALLATION | Proper fitment of this cap and plug (5Q0-816-231) requires each clip and fastener to engage before final seating, and the correct removal tool prevents damage to adjacent trim during access. Follow the Audi repair manual procedure and torque specifications for the specific model and year. |
| MAINTENANCE | Long term care of this cap and plug (5Q0-816-231) means cleaning with a mild detergent and confirming fastener security whenever adjacent components are serviced. Following the Audi maintenance schedule is the cheapest insurance against a larger repair. |
| GENERAL_NOTES | Ordering note for 5Q0-816-231: covers are frequently color or finish specific to the trim level, so match the finish as well as the part number. If you are unsure about fitment, provide the vehicle identification number and our parts team will confirm it. |
| REPLACEMENTS | Associated components for the 5Q0-816-231 repair: clips, grommets, and retaining screws are renewed with the cover to prevent rattles after reassembly. Confirm the related part numbers against the vehicle identification number. |
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