Condenser, Removing And Installing, Except RS Models: Installing

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following:

NOTE:

There is refrigerant oil in the removed condenser that must be re-delivered to the refrigerant circuit (with new condenser). Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, REPLACING .

There are different versions of the condenser. Ensure the correct version and allocation before installing. Refer to CONDENSER, CHECKING VERSION and the Parts Information.

The R134a refrigerant circuit capacity varies depending on which version of the condenser is installed. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA and APPROVED REFRIGERANT OILS AND REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES .

Capacities and other information for refrigerant R1234yf. Refer to TECHNICAL DATA and APPROVED REFRIGERANT OILS AND REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES .

-- Install the refrigerant lines on the condenser. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING AT CONDENSER .

Vehicles with a Power Steering Oil Cooler:

-- Install the power steering oil cooler cooling coil. Refer to POWER STEERING HYDRAULICS .

All:

-- Install the cover on the lock carrier. Refer to LOCK CARRIER .

-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Install the remaining removed components.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Check the DTC memory for the Climatronic Control Module -- display and control head and erase any displayed malfunctions, if necessary using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.

-- Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING OPERATION AFTER FILLING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

NOTE:

Read the information for starting the A/C system after filling. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, GENERAL INFORMATION . After recharging, before activating the A/C system.