Installing air conditioning compressor
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Preparing for the installation of the air-conditioning compressor
- Screw the screws (2) into the threaded support bushings (1) .
- Push back the threaded support bushings (1) with the help of screws (2) slightly in the arrow direction.
- Unscrew the screws (2) out of the threaded support bushings (1) .
- Insert and install the air conditioning compressor (2) .
- Tighten the screws (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Air conditioning compressor in component carrier | ||
| M10 | Tightening torque | 38 Nm |
- Position the coolant hose (3) .
- Fasten the hose support (1) at the air conditioning condenser (2) .
- Replace O-rings.
Parts: O-rings
- Connect connectors (3) and lock.
- Fit the refrigerant lines (2) .
- Tighten the screws (1) .
TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
| Refrigerant line on air conditioning compressor | ||
| M8 | tightening torque | 19 Nm |
Follow-up work
- Refer to INSTALLING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR LINE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR CYLINDERS 4-6 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CHARGE AIR DUCT FOR 1-3 CYLINDERS .
- Refer to INSTALLING FAN COWL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE INTAKE FILTER HOUSING ON THE LEFT (FRONT-END STRUT REMOVED) .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE CLEAN AIR PIPE FOR CYLINDERS 1 TO 3 .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT-END STRUT .
- Refer to FILLING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLING SYSTEM WITH THE VACUUM FILLING EQUIPMENT .
- Refer to VENTING THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE COOLANT SYSTEM .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE BOTTOM FRONT RIGHT SIDE COVER .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE STIFFENING PLATE .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE LEFT AND RIGHT FRONT UNDERSHIELD .
- Refer to INSTALLING FRONT UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
- Refer to INSTALLING THE FRONT SPOILER .
- Refer to CONNECTING ALL BATTERY GROUND LEADS .
- Refer to EVACUATING AND CHARGING CONDITIONING .
- Refer to RUNNING IN THE NEW AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .