Installing the electric A/C compressor (EKK)

• Check the fitting sleeves (1) on the carrier (2) for damage, replace the fitting sleeves if necessary.

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• Insert the electric A/C compressor (EKK) (2) from top and position it correctly.
• Tighten the screws (1).
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  Air conditioning compressor to hybrid coolant pump
  M8x90	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Replace O-rings.

  Parts:  O-rings

• Correctly position the refrigerant line (2) and fit to the electric A/C compressor (EKK).
• Tighten the screws (1).
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  Refrigerant line on air conditioning compressor
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Connect connectors (3) and lock.

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• Correctly position vacuum line (2).
• Tighten down screw (1).
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  Vacuum hose holder to coolant pump
  Screw	Tightening torque	8.0 Nm

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• Replace screws (2) and (3).

  Parts:  screws.

• Position high-voltage cable (5) and connect and lock the connector (4).
• Tighten down screw (3).
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  Holder for oil filter housing
  Torx screw M6x16 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	4.0 Nm

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• Tighten down screw (2).
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  Holder for air conditioning compressor
  Hexagon screw M6x16 Replace screw.	Tightening torque	8 Nm

• Insert the coolant hose (1) in the holder (arrow) and close the holder.
• Install holder (2).
• Insert the coolant hoses (1) from the holder (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Install INTAKE PLENUM .
• Install the tank VENT VALVE .
• Install control unit BRACKET .
• Install the integrated POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM).
• Install the DME CONTROL UNIT .
• Install rear ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Install the upper COWL .
• Install left and right shock tower TENSION STRUT .
• Install windshield panel COVER .
• Install left and right WIPER ARM .
• Install the rear right engine compartment COVER .
• Install the rear left engine compartment COVER .
• Install the front hood rear SEAL .
• Install RESONATOR .
• Fill the LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM with the vacuum fill equipment.
• EVACUATE AND CHARGE conditioning.
• Connect the system battery negative BATTERY CABLE .
• Install battery trunk COVER .
• Connect the negative BATTERY CABLE (12 v battery).
• Activate HIGH-VOLTAGE SYSTEM .
• Install flap in right luggage compartment TRIM PANEL .
• Vent the LOW-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM .
• Install ACOUSTIC COVER .
• Install the center UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Install the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Take hood out of the SERVICE POSITION .