Refrigerant Lines With Inner Heat EXCHANGER, Removing And Installing: Removing

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For all the following work, close the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set:VAS6122 .

-- Switch off the ignition.

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit or Working with A/C Service Station .

-- Remove the left front wheel housing liner. Refer to FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the plenum chamber cover. Refer to PLENUM CHAMBER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the bolts -A-.

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-- Loosen the refrigerant lines -B- and -C- (in the area under the left headlamp) from the bracket -D- and remove from the refrigerant line with the inner heat exchanger -E-.

-- Remove the nut -A-.

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-- Loosen both refrigerant lines to the expansion valve -D and E- from the bracket -B- and remove from the inner heat exchanger -C-.

-- Loosen the inner heat exchanger -C- from the bracket -F-.

-- Loosen the catches -H- and push the grommet -G- in the direction under the fender.

-- Remove the bolts -B-.

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-- Loosen the inner heat exchanger -A- from the bracket -C- and remove.