64 53 551 Removing and installing / 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, refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A . Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil, refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134A) .
NOTE:
The time value given for this work operation does not include drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system!
- Drain off air conditioner, refer to 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 desiccant insert for A/C system, refer to 64 53 517 REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT FOR A / C SYSTEM (CONDENSER REMOVED) .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove radiator cover
Release screws (1) and remove lines (2) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Tightening torque, refer to 64 53 1AZ in HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES - 645CI .
Pull out condenser.
Installation:
Replace sealing rings (1, 2) and coat with refrigerant oil.