64 53 642 Replacing line from compressor to condenser

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Special tools required

00 9 030 (Wedge)

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) .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
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) .

Release screw (1). Tightening torque, see 64 53 4AZ in 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE . Remove refrigerant line (2). Installation: Replace sealing rings. Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 1: Remove Refrigerant Line (2)

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Remove foam material (1).

Fig 2: Remove Foam Material (1)

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Undo screw (1) and feed out refrigerant line (2). Tightening torque, see 64 53 3AZ in 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE . Installation: Replace sealing rings. Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 3: Undo Screw (1) And Feed Out Refrigerant Line (2)

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After installation:

Evacuate and fill A/C system . See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .