Overview - Condenser

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Condenser

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Receiver/Dryer
- Condenser stock
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Dryer Cartridge, Removing and Installing. Refer to DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FROM RECEIVER/DRYER ON CONDENSER .
Condenser
- On vehicles with a high-voltage system the High Pressure Sensor -G65- will be omitted from end of 05/2017. Refer to the Parts Information. The A/C Pressure/Temperature Sensor -G395- assumes the function of the High Pressure Sensor -G65- on these vehicles.
- On vehicles without High Pressure Sensor -G65- no connection is present from the manufacturer. If on vehicles without a High Pressure Sensor -G65- a condenser with this connection is installed, connect this connection with a closure cap (or with a High Pressure Sensor -G65- which is without function).
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting and Connecting. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING FROM CONDENSER .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
- There are different versions (with and without connection for the High Pressure Sensor -G65-). Refer to Parts Information.
Sealing Surfaces in the Receiver/Dryer
- Check for contamination or damage
Plug with Filter Element
- Replace after removing
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FROM RECEIVER/DRYER ON CONDENSER .
- 2 Nm
O-Ring
- Replace after removing
- Version. Refer to the Parts Information
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
O-Ring
- Replace after removing
- Version. Refer to the Parts Information
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
Dryer Cartridge
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, FROM RECEIVER/DRYER ON CONDENSER .