64 53 642 Replacing line from compressor to condenser (N52)

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R134a 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
Release expansion tank and place to one side

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Do not place front panel center section (2) on jump start terminals.
Do not kink Bowden cables of engine hood/bonnet lock.

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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Expose refrigerant line up to compressor connection.

Release screws (1 and 3) and place refrigerant lines (2 and 4) to one side.

Release screws (5) and remove refrigerant line (6).

Feed refrigerant line (6) out of engine compartment.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ on compressor. See 52 COMPRESSOR .

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

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Lines And Screws

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After installation:

Evacuate and fill A/C system