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Remove air conditioning compressor

WARNING: Hot surfaces. 
Risk of burning! 
  • Perform all work only on components that have cooled down.
CAUTION: Refrigerant circuit under high pressure. 
Injury hazard! 
NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION 
Collect and dispose of emerging fluids. Observe country-specific waste disposal regulations.
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 take up to 11 minutes. This protects the components. In this case, replacing the electric fan is not necessary.
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.

Preliminary work 

CAUTION: Residual pressure in the air conditioning system. 
Injury hazard! 
  • Wear safety goggles and protective gloves when disconnecting the refrigerant line.
  • Close the refrigerant lines with seal plugs.
NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE 
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: RISK OF DAMAGE 
Contaminant or foreign body. 
Contamination can result in malfunctions, loss of function or leaks. 
  • Adhere to the utmost cleanliness.
  • Protect components from contamination e.g. by covering.
  • Close off line connections with seal plugs.