64 52 521 Replacing air conditioning compressor (N54, N55)
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Special tools required:
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R134a refrigerant . See 64 50... SAFETY INFORMATIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A or 64 50... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R 134A REFRIGERANT .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID .
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R134a refrigerant . See 64 50... SAFETY INFORMATIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A or 64 50... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R 134A REFRIGERANT .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Read and comply with notes on COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
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 air conditioning system.
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Read and comply with notes on COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
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 air conditioning system.
Necessary preliminary work:
- DRAWING OFF , evacuating and filling the air conditioning system is not included in the time value given for this job item
- Remove air conditioning compressor DRIVE BELT
- Remove left CHARGE AIR DUCT
Release screws (1) and (2).
Remove refrigerant line.
Tightening torque: 64 52 1AZ .
Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
IMPORTANT:
Seal openings or lines on compressor with special tool 32 1 270
to prevent escape of media and dirt contamination.
IMPORTANT:
Secure compressor against falling.
Disconnect plug connection (1).
Unfasten screws (2).
Release screw (3) and feed out compressor in upward direction.
Tightening torque: 64 52 3AZ .
Replacement:
Read and comply with notes on COMPRESSOR REPLACEMENT .
If necessary, release screws (1) and modify holder (2).
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Assemble engine