64 52 521 Removing And Installing/Replacing A/C System Compressor (N62TU)
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WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a . See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil . See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134A) .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a . See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil . See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134A) .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Read and comply with notes on replacing compressor . See 64 52 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit! See 64 52 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replacing drier insert for A/C system . See 64 53 517 REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM .
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Read and comply with notes on replacing compressor . See 64 52 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit! See 64 52 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replacing drier insert for A/C system . See 64 53 517 REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation. See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .
- Remove A/C compressor drive belt
- Remove front underbody protection . See 51 47 490 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING FRONT ASSEMBLY UNDERSIDE PROTECTION .
- Remove steering gear cover at top right . See 51 71 ... REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TOP RIGHT STEERING GEAR COVER .
Release screws (1) and remove both refrigerant lines.
Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Disconnect plug connection (2).
Release screws (3).
Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Release screw (1).
Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Lower vehicle.
NOTE:
Secure compressor (2) against falling out.
Release screw (1) from above and feed out compressor (2) in upward direction.
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system . See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .