64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system

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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.

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

Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation

IMPORTANT: Do not place front panel center section (2) on jump start terminals.
Do not kink Bowden cables for engine hood locking.

Release screws (1).

Remove front panel center section (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.

Fig 1: Releasing Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove radiator cover (2) in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator Cover

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Release screws (1).

Installation:

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ. See 53 CONDENSER AND DRYER .

Remove refrigerant lines (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Pull out condenser for A/C system (3) in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing Refrigerant Lines

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After installation:

Evacuate and fill A/C system