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64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for heating and air conditioning system

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
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 is open for longer than 24 hours: replace DESICCANT INSERT FOR AIR CONDITIONING 

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

Release screw (1).

Release screws (2) on refrigerant lines (3).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

Remove refrigerant lines (3) from condenser.

Installation note: 

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Lines Screws
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Release screws (1).

Remove radiator (2) from guides.

Fig 2: Removing Radiator From Guides
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IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
The fins on the radiator and condenser should not be damaged.

Position radiator (1) as illustrated.

Carefully feed out condenser (2) upwards.

Fig 3: Pulling Out Condenser
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After installation: