Condenser, Removing And Installing, Except RS Models: Notes

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NOTE:

The radiator and condenser may have small indentations on the fins even when installed correctly. It is not damage. Do not replace the radiator or condenser because of those small indentations.

Slight deformations on the side securing straps on the condenser (for example, due to an accident), can result in an unparallel flow from the condenser and radiator; this can be resolved by pulling the straps back as long as the function/condenser sealing is not impaired. The straps on the condenser do not need to be replaced if there are small deformations.

A slight bending of the condenser (up to 4 mm) is permissible as long as there is sufficient distance (minimum 4 mm) between the condenser and the radiator and the function/sealing of the condenser (of the refrigerant circuit) is not impaired. The condenser does not have to be replaced if there are slight deformations.

Depending on the vehicle version, there are different condenser versions. Refer to CONDENSER, CHECKING VERSION and the Parts Information.

To remove the condenser from the front end or to remove the radiator, it may be necessary to drain the refrigerant circuit and to remove the refrigerant pipe from the condenser, depending on the version of the radiator and of the condenser. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING AT CONDENSER .