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64 53 551 Removing and installing/replacing capacitor (with desiccant insert) for heating and air conditioning system

Special tools required: 

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety information:
CAUTION: Risk of damage! 
Restart engine only when air conditioning has been correctly filled.
Follow notes for OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
NOTE: Desiccant insert cannot be replaced separately.

Necessary preliminary work: 

Removal: 

Release screws (1).

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Release screws (1).

Remove refrigerant lines (2).

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Detach the retaining strap (1).

Loosen the hose support (2).

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Unlock left and right latch mechanism (1).

Remove the condenser (2) from the mounting on the left and right.

In doing so, press radiator slightly forwards from rear.

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Installation: 

Correctly insert the condenser (2) into the mounting on the left and right.

In doing so, press radiator slightly forwards from rear.

The latch mechanism (1) on the left and right must lock correctly.

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Attach the retaining strap (1).

Engage the hose support (2).

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Position refrigerant line (2).

Tighten screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

NOTE: The fins on the radiator and condenser should not be damaged.
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
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Tighten screws (1).

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Required follow-up work: