64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system
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WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. See 64 50... Safety Precautions When Handling Refrigerant Oil (For Refrigerant R 134a) .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. See 64 50... Safety Precautions When Handling Refrigerant Oil (For Refrigerant R 134a) .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil.
- Drain off air conditioner. See 64 50 009 Drawing Off, Evacuating And Filling A/C System (R 134a) .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
NOTE:
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace drier insert for A/C system. See 64 53 517 Replacing Desiccant Insert For A/C System .
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.
Release screws (1).
Remove radiator cover (2) in direction of arrow.
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque, see 64 53 6AZ in 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .
Remove refrigerant lines (2) in direction of arrow and place to one side.
Installation:
Replace sealing rings (1) and (2) and coat with suitable refrigerant oil.
Pull out condenser for A/C system (3) in direction of arrow.