64 53 551 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Condenser For A / C System

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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.

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:

Drain off air conditioner . See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .

NOTE: The time value given for this work operation does not include drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system!

Release screws and remove center front panel (1).

Fig 1: Identifying Center Front Panel

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Release screws on radiator cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Radiator Cover

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Unclip vent line (1) from fixtures.

Unclip retaining clip (2) and plug (3).

Lay auxiliary cable (4) to one side.

Remove radiator cover.

Fig 3: Identifying Vent Line, Retaining Clip, Plug And Auxiliary Cable

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Unlock catch (1) and disconnect plug connection (2).

Fig 4: Identifying Catch And Plug Connection

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Release screws (1).

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

Remove lines (2) in direction of arrow.

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Fig 5: Disconnecting Suction And Pressure Lines

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Pull out condenser (1).

Fig 6: Pulling Out Condenser

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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) .