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Remove and install receiver/drier - AR83.30-P-6520GH

MODELS 163.113/136/ /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA 

Fig 1: Identifying Receiver/Drier Remove/Install Components - Models 163.113/136/ /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 With Code (580)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Remove/install    
DANGER Risk of explosion  from welding or soldering work on closed air conditioning system. Risk of poisoning.  Inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors may be toxic. Risk of injury  from skin and eye contact with liquid refrigerant. Do not carry out any welding work on the closed air conditioning system or in the surrounding area. No smoking or open flames. Wear eye protection and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been discharged. AS83.00-Z-0001-01A 
NOTES Procedures if air conditioning system is damaged or leaking All models AH83.30-N-0004-01A 
NOTES Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work All models fitted with air conditioning AH83.30-N-0005-01A 
IMPORTANT Notes on handling refrigerant R134a All models fitted with air conditioning AH83.30-N-0003-01A 
1 Remove upper frame cross member   AR62.30-P-2300GH
2.1 Remove charge air cooler IMPORTANT On Model 163.113 only. AR09.41-P-6817MM
3.1 Remove mass air flow sensor on left behind the charge air cooler IMPORTANT On Model 163.113 only: between the air hose of the charge air cooler and engine.  
4 Discharge air conditioning system IMPORTANTInstallation:  Evacuate air conditioning, refill and check for proper operation and leaktightness. AR83.30-P-1760GH
5 Unscrew screw (3) for refrigerant line (6) to the expansion valve and screw (4) for refrigerant line (5) from the condenser at the fluid reservoir (8) TORQUE SPECIFICATION *BA83.30-P-1001-01B 
6 Remove refrigerant line (5) from condenser and refrigerant line (6) to the expansion valve at the fluid reservoir (8) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Install new sealing rings and moisten with compressor oil.  
7 Release external Torx drive bolt (7) at fluid reservoir clamp SPECIAL TOOL External torx set Fig 2
8 Remove fluid reservoir (8) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Note additional oil filling capacity when replacing the fluid reservoir. *BF83.55-P-1005-01A 
9 Install in the reverse order    
TORQUE SPECIFICATION Air conditioning system

Number Designation Model Series 163
BA83.30-P-1001-01B Hexagon bolt securing refrigerant line to fluid reservoir NM 10
FLUID SPECIFICATION Refrigerant compressor

Number Designation Refrigerant compressor 7SB16, refrigerant R134a in model 163
BF83.55-P-1005-01A Additional oil filling capacity when replacing fluid reservoir Compressor oil cm3 10
Specifications for Operating Fluids Sheet BB00.40-P-0362-00A
Fig 2: Identifying External Torx Set (001 589 76 09 00)
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