Remove air conditioning compressor
CAUTION:
Refrigerant circuit under high pressure
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Avoid contact with refrigerant; wear safety goggles and hand protection.
- For additional information see: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A , or INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R1234YF REFRIGERANT and NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON AIR CONDITIONING .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
Careless handling of tools and sharp-edged components .
Scratches, surface damage .
- Protect working area.
- Handle tools and components carefully.
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
External damage to air conditioning compressor .
Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor .
External damage to air conditioning compressor .
Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor without damaging it and without applying external force.
- Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact with base).
- Return faulty air conditioning compressors in their original packaging only.
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!
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!
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If mechanical failure of the air conditioning compressor occurs resulting in chips entering the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: air conditioning compressor, air conditioning condenser with desiccant insert, line to air conditioning condenser and refrigerant oil.
If mechanical failure of the air conditioning compressor occurs resulting in chips entering the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: air conditioning compressor, air conditioning condenser with desiccant insert, line to air conditioning condenser and refrigerant oil.
Preliminary work
- Refer to SUCTION THE AIR CONDITIONING .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER REMOVED) .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE AND RESONATOR .
- Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE THROTTLE BODY .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
CAUTION:
Residual pressure in the heating and air conditioning system
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
- Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.
- Push coolant hose (1) slightly to the side.
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
- Loosen the screws (1) on the air conditioning compressor (2).
- Push the air conditioning compressor (2) slightly to the side.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Secure component against falling.
- Loosen the screws (2) and remove the refrigerant lines.
- Guide the air conditioning compressor (1) toward the top and remove.
CAUTION:
Refrigerant circuit under high pressure
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
- Avoid contact with refrigerant; wear safety goggles and hand protection.
- For additional information see: SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A , or INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R1234YF REFRIGERANT and NOTES FOR REPAIR WORK ON AIR CONDITIONING .
NOTE:
RISK OF DAMAGE
External damage to air conditioning compressor .
Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor .
External damage to air conditioning compressor .
Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor .
- Remove the air conditioning compressor without damaging it and without applying external force.
- Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact with base).
- Return faulty air conditioning compressors in their original packaging only.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If mechanical failure of the air conditioning compressor occurs resulting in chips entering the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: air conditioning compressor, air conditioning condenser with desiccant insert, line to air conditioning condenser and refrigerant oil.
If mechanical failure of the air conditioning compressor occurs resulting in chips entering the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: air conditioning compressor, air conditioning condenser with desiccant insert, line to air conditioning condenser and refrigerant oil.
Preliminary work
- Refer to SUCTION THE AIR CONDITIONING .
- Refer to DEACTIVATING THE 48 V ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
- Refer to DISCONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TENSION STRUT AT THE SHOCK TOWER ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ENGINE CONTROL UNIT COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE BRACKET FOR THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
- Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
- Refer to REMOVING THE TOP LEFT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT , and REMOVING THE TOP RIGHT COVER IN THE ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
- Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to REMOVING FAN COWL .
- Refer to REMOVING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (TENSION STRUT ON SHOCK TOWER REMOVED) .
- Refer to REMOVING CLEAN AIR PIPE AND RESONATOR .
- Refer to REMOVING CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR THE STARTER MOTOR GENERATOR .
CAUTION:
Residual pressure in the heating and air conditioning system
.
Injury hazard!
Injury hazard!
- Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
- Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.
- Push coolant hose (1) slightly to the side.
- Unlock and disconnect connector (1).
- Loosen the screws (1) on the air conditioning compressor (2).
- Push the air conditioning compressor (2) slightly to the side.
NOTE:
TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Secure component against falling.
- Loosen the screws (2) and remove the refrigerant lines.
- Guide the air conditioning compressor (1) toward the top and remove.