Removing the pressure line between the air conditioning compressor and the air conditioning condenser

CAUTION: Refrigerant circuit under high pressure.
Injury hazard!

Note and follow safety instructions on containers.
Avoid contact with refrigerant; wear safety goggles and hand protection.
For additional information see: INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R1234YF REFRIGERANT , or SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A , 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.

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.

Preliminary work

Refer to SUCTIONING THE AIR CONDITIONING .
Refer to DEACTIVATING ELECTRICAL SYSTEM .
Refer to REMOVING THE ACOUSTIC COVER .
Refer to REMOVING THE DME CONTROL UNIT .
Refer to REMOVING THE INTEGRATED POWER SUPPLY MODULE (PDM) .
Refer to REMOVING CONTROL UNIT BRACKET .
Refer to REMOVING THE FRONT HOOD SEAL .
Refer to REMOVING THE COVER FOR THE CENTER ENGINE COMPARTMENT .
Refer to REMOVING UPPER CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE REAR TOP CROSS CONNECTION .
Refer to REMOVING THE FAN COWL .
Refer to REMOVING THE DRIVE BELT FOR ALTERNATOR .
Refer to PARTIALLY REMOVING THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .

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.

Unlock and disconnect the plug connection (1) on the alternator (2) .

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If applicable, remove coolant hose (1) from the holder (2) and push it somewhat to the side.
Unlock plug connection (3) and disconnect.

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NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Secure component against falling.
Loosen screws (1) .
Remove refrigerant lines from air conditioning compressor (2) .

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Loosen screw (1) .
Feed out and remove the pressure line (2) between the air conditioning compressor and the air conditioning condenser.

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