Remove A/C condenser
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WARNING:
Airbag unit
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Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
Danger! Immobilization period-threatening injuries!
- Before performing any work on the airbag, always disconnect the battery ground lead from the battery.
- Airbag unit may only be set down with the cushion (airbag itself) facing upwards.
- For additional information see: SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR HANDLING COMPONENTS WITH GAS GENERATORS .
Preliminary work
- Refer to SUCTIONING THE AIR CONDITIONING .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE OF THE SYSTEM BATTERY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE HOOD SEAL AT THE SIDE ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE SEAL FOR THE FRONT CENTER HOOD .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH TRIM ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE WHEEL ARCH COVER ON THE FRONT LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING TEMPERATURE SENSOR .
- Refer to REMOVING FRONT BUMPER COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING IMPACT ABSORBER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT TOP BUMPER SUPPORT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE AIR DUCT TO THE RADIATOR .
CAUTION:
Residual pressure in the heating and air conditioning system
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Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
- Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.
- Loosen screws (1).
- In Version A:
Release the latch mechanisms (2) on the air conditioning condenser (1).
- In Version A:
Detach the retaining strap (1).
Loosen the hose support (2).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Remove the refrigerant line (2),
- In Version B:
Unlock the latch mechanisms (1) on the left and right.
Slide air conditioning condenser (2) upwards.
- In Version B:
Push condenser (1) in direction of arrow and feed out on the guides (2).
- Loosen screw (1).
- Remove the refrigerant line (2).
- Guide out the condenser (3) toward the top and remove it.