64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for heating and air conditioning system

Special tools required:

WARNING: Follow all applicable SAFETY INFORMATION .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when air conditioning has been correctly filled.

If air conditioning is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace DESICCANT INSERT for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DRAW OFF air conditioning system
Remove fan cowl with electric fan. See REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N55) , REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N57) , or REMOVING FAN COWL WITH ELECTRIC FAN (N63) .
For version with power steering cooler: Remove transmission oil cooler

Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Remove cover (2).

Fig 2: Identifying Cover And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Pull out capacitor (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

Installation note:

Renew sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 3: Identifying Capacitor And Screws

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After installation: