64 11 208 Replacing Heating Element (High Automatic A/C)
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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.
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
NOTE:
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system
. See 64 53 515 REPLACING DRIER INSERT FOR A/C SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC A/C BASIC) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off refrigerant from A/C system . See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .
- Remove heater . See 64 11 205 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER .
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system . See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .
Remove sound insulation for A/C unit (1, 2).
If necessary, detach cable ties (1).
Release retainers (2) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Replace all sealing rings.
Release screws (1) and remove holder for pipes (2) in direction of arrow.
Remove pipes (3).
Pull heating element (1) in direction of arrow out of heater (2).