17 11 054 Removing and replacing right module carrier

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

WARNING: Risk of scalding!
Only perform this repair work after engine has cooled down.

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow SAFETY INFORMATION FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT !
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil
Follow SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING 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!
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours.
Replace DESICCANT INSERT for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove left MODULE CARRIER .
Draw off A/C SYSTEM .

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ .

Pull air conditioning lines (2) of the air conditioning condenser.

Installation note:

Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.

Fig 1: Identifying Screws And A/C Lines

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Lift out module carrier (1) right together with air conditioning condenser (2).

Fig 2: Lifting Out Right Module Carrier With A/C Condenser

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Release the air conditioning condenser from the module carrier. Release lock (1) on the side of the module carrier in direction of arrow.

Fig 3: Removing A/C Condenser From Module Carrier

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Installation note:

When reinstalling the cooler and module carrier (1) the correct fit of the cooler in the bracket (2) must be ensured!

Fig 4: Identifying Module Carrier And Bracket

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Reassemble the vehicle.

Evacuate and fill AIR CONDITIONING .