Removing refrigerant line between the air conditioning compressor and the air conditioning condenser

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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!

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 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 FRONT WHEEL ARCH TRIM .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE FRONT WHEEL ARCH COVER .
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 .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .

Loosen screws (1).

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In Version A:
Release the latch mechanisms (2) on the air conditioning condenser (1).

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In Version A:
Detach the retaining strap (1).

Loosen the hose support (2).

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Loosen screw (1).
Remove the refrigerant line (2).

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In Version B:
Unlock the latch mechanisms (1) on the left and right.

Push the air conditioning condenser (2) slightly upwards.

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In Version B:
Push condenser (1) in direction of arrow and feed out on the guide pin (2).

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Loosen screw (1).
Remove refrigerant line (2) from the air conditioning condenser (3).

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Release screw (1) on air conditioning compressor (2).

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Slacken screw (1) and push air conditioning compressor (2) slightly forwards.

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Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant line (2).

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Feed out and remove the refrigerant line (1) completely.

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