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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. 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!
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: Replacing drier insert for A/C system, refer to 64 53 510 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING DRIER FLASK FOR AIR CONDITIONER .

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

After installation:

Release screws (1).

Fig 1: Identifying A/C Condenser
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Installation: 

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ. Refer to HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .

Disconnect refrigerant lines (2).

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings.

Pull out condenser for A/C system (3) in direction of arrow.

Installation: 

Make sure A/C condenser (3) is correctly seated.

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Removing Condenser Holder
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Release expansion rivet (2).

Take off holder (3).

Installation: 

Make sure guides (4) are correctly seated in holders (3).