Remove air conditioning compressor
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NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
When the engine is stopped after the completion of trip, it may be necessary to run the electric fan. In rare cases, operation of the electric fan can last up to 11 min. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan will not remedy the problem!
Preliminary work
- Refer to SUCTIONING THE AIR CONDITIONING .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE MANIFOLD FOR INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING INTAKE SILENCER HOUSING .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT RIGHT WHEEL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
CAUTION:
Residual pressure in the heating and air conditioning system
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
- Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
External damage to air conditioning compressor .
Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor .
External damage to air conditioning compressor .
Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor without damaging it and without applying external force.
- Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact with base).
- Return faulty air conditioning compressors in their original packaging only.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
Contaminant or foreign body .
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks .
- Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
- Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
- Close off line connections with seal plugs.
- Unscrew screw (1)
on air conditioning compressor (2)
.
- Slacken screw (1)
and slide air conditioning compressor (2)
slightly forwards.
- Unlock the plug connection (1)
at the top on the air conditioning compressor (2)
and disconnect.
- Release the screws (1)
and remove the refrigerant line (2)
.NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling. - Loosen screw (1) .
- Guide out air conditioning compressor (2)
and remove.