64 53 551 Removing and installing/replacing capacitor for air conditioning system (S63)
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Special tools required:
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
- Observe SAFETY INFORMATION for handling refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow notes for OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR AIR CONDITIONING
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow notes for OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR AIR CONDITIONING
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- DRAIN OFF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- REMOVE transmission oil cooler
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Ribs on capacitor are not to be damaged.
Ribs on capacitor are not to be damaged.
Unlock the right holder (1) at the mark and feed out toward the top right.
Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .
Remove air conditioning lines (2) and set aside.
Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.
Lift out capacitor (1).
After installation: