64 52 521 Replacing A/C system compressor (N52K)
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WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Read and comply with notes on replacing compressor.
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace 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.
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace desiccant insert for A/C system.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove alternator drive belt.
- Remove coolant thermostat. See 11 53 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING COOLANT THERMOSTAT (N52K) .
After installation:
- Fill and vent cooling system. See 17 00 039 VENTING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR LEAKS (N52) .
- Evacuate and fill A/C system