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. , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant R134a .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil. , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and 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!
See 64 52... 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 , see 64 53 517 Replacing 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, see 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a) .
Remove intake duct
Remove radiator cover

Slacken screws (1) on both sides and pull fan cowl upwards.

Fig 1: Identifying Slacken Screws And Fan Cowl

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Release screws (1) and pull condenser (2) up and out.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ , see 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser And Screws

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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) .