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Removing and installing evaporator housing - AR83.30-P-5200G

MODEL 170 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA with CODE (581a) Air conditioning (automatic) 

Fig 1: Identifying Evaporator Housing Remove/Install Components - Model 170 With Code (580) (1 Of 6)
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Fig 2: Identifying Evaporator Housing Remove/Install Components - Model 170 With Code (580) (2 Of 6)
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Fig 3: Identifying Evaporator Housing Remove/Install Components - Model 170 With Code (580) (3 Of 6)
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Fig 4: Identifying Evaporator Housing Remove/Install Components - Model 170 With Code (580) (4 Of 6)
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Fig 5: Identifying Evaporator Housing Remove/Install Components - Model 170 With Code (580) (5 Of 6)
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Fig 6: Identifying Evaporator Housing Remove/Install Components - Model 170 With Code (580) (6 Of 6)
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REMOVINGINSTALLING Removal, installation     
DANGER Risk of injury  to skin and eyes from scalding with hot coolant which splashes out. Risk of poisoning  from swallowing coolant. Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage bottles.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and eye protection.
AS20.00-Z-0001-01A
1 Relieve pressure in cooling system IMPORTANT For this purpose turn supply reservoir cap to catch "1" and reclose.  
2 Drain off coolant IMPORTANTInstallation:  Pour in coolant. AR20.00-P-1142HG
3 Loosen hose clamp on hot water hose (1)    
4 Pull off hot water hose (1) IMPORTANT Plug openings (parts kit).  
5 Loosen hose clamps on hot water hoses (2+3) IMPORTANTInstallation:  Do not mix up hot water hoses.  
6 Pull off hot water hoses (2+3) IMPORTANT If necessary remove heat shield and press to side.
IMPORTANT Plug openings (parts kit).
 
DANGER Risk of explosion  from welding or brazing work on closed air conditioning system. Risk of poisoning  from inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. 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 naked flames. Wear eye protection and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Do not carry out repair work on the circuit of the air conditioning system unless the system is drained. AS83.00-Z-0001-01A 
N Drain air conditioning (recycle) NOTES When charging air conditioning, add quantity of compressor oil removed previously to refrigerant circuit.  
    IMPORTANTInstallation:  air conditioning, evacuate, charge, check for leakage.  
8 Remove expansion valve (14)   AR83.30-P-5520G 
9 Remove instrument panel IMPORTANTInstallation:  Before installing the instrument panel, check for proper functioning. AR68.10-P-1000G
10 Remove insulating mats    
11 Unscrew nuts (4) for instrument cluster holder (5)    
12 Remove instrument cluster holder (5)    
13.1 Remove infrared DAS control module(N54/1) up to 31.5.97 except US version (code 491), except Japanese version (code 498). AR80.30-P-4500G
13.2 Remove radio remote control module as of 1.6.97 AR80.35-P-4500G
14 Separate all cable straps on transverse pipe    
15 Remove screw connection (6) for the electrical leads on body tunnel IMPORTANT This is necessary to remove the cross pipe from the vehicle.  
16 Unscrew mounting screws (7) and mounting nuts (8) on jacket tube IMPORTANT Pivot jacket tube out of working area.  
17 Pull off electric connector from passenger airbag squib (R12/8)    
18 Remove heater ducts on left and right    
19 Unscrew mounting nuts (9) (3x) from AC housing    
20 Unscrew mounting screw (10) from body tunnel    
21 Unscrew mounting screws (11) (2x) via jacket tube    
22 Unscrew 3 mounting screws (12) on A-pillar    
23 Disconnect connectors from vacuum supply reservoir (13)    
24 Remove transverse pipe NOTES Helper required to avoid damage.  
25 Pull off electric connector at heater core temperature sensor (B10/1)    
26 Pull off electric connector of the switchover valve for fresh air/recirculating airflap (Y13)    
27 Pull off electric connector of the evaporator temperature sensor (B10/6)    
28 Loosen all cable straps on heater housing    
29 Remove AC housing    
30 Install in opposite order