64 53 651 Replacing line from evaporator to compressor (line on compressor)
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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.
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.
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
- Remove left CHARGE-AIR DUCT
- Remove FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN
- Drain COOLANT from radiator and if necessary detach water hoses in working area
Expose refrigerant line up to compressor connection.
Release screw (1) and remove bracket (2).
Release screws (3 and 4) and remove refrigerant line (5).
Feed refrigerant line (5) out of engine compartment.
Installation:
Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque 64 52 1AZ on compressor.
Tightening torque 64 53 15AZ on adapter.
After installation:
- TOP UP coolant and vent cooling system
- EVACUATE AND FILL A/C SYSTEM