64 53 733 Replacing Double Pipe

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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) .

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).

Installation:

Check that rubber seal is correctly seated.

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines.

Remove refrigerant line from double pipe holder (2).

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque. See HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Fig 2: Identifying Double Pipe Holder And Screws

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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) .