Installing the evaporator

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Insert the evaporator (1) in the distributor housing (2) correctly.

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Position distributor housing upper section (1) correctly and tighten all screws in the marked area.

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heater/air conditioner
Screw	tightening torque	1.2 Nm

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Correctly insert both microfilters (1).
The marks on the microfilters (1) must always point in the direction of the blower (2).

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Correctly position the cover of the microfilter housing (3) and tighten screws (2).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Microfilter lid on heating and air-conditioning unit
Screw	tightening torque	2.8 Nm

Connect water drain hose (1).

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Turn the heating and air-conditioning unit around.
Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heater/air conditioner
Screw	tightening torque	1.2 Nm

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Tighten down screw (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heater/air conditioner
Screw	tightening torque	1.2 Nm

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Insert heat exchanger (1) correctly.

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Correctly position the housing (2) and engage it in the detents (1).

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Engage the detent (1) on the housing (2) correctly.

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Lock detent (1) correctly.

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Correctly position the bottom cover and tighten screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heater/air conditioner
Screw	tightening torque	1.2 Nm

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Properly insert the evaporator temperature sensor (2) into the heating and air-conditioning unit (3) and connect the connector (1).

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Insert the wiring harness (2) and connect the connectors (1).

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Tighten down screws (1).

TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION

Heater/air conditioner
Screw	tightening torque	1.2 Nm

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Properly position the air distributor (2) and engage in the detents (1).

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Secure the clamps (arrows).
Correctly position the foam material (2) and secure it with the holder (1).

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