Partially removing the air conditioning compressor

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CAUTION: Residual pressure in the heating and air conditioning system.
Injury hazard!

Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.

Slide the coolant hose (1) slightly to the side.
Unlock plug connection (2) and disconnect.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Loosen screws (1).
Detach the air conditioning compressor (2) from the component carrier and protect it from falling.
NOTE: Tie the air conditioning compressor up.

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