64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system
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.
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 .
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.
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 .
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system , see 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a) .