Install/remove condenser - AR83.30-P-6540M

MODELS 215.373 /374 /375 /376 /378, 220 (except, 220.179) 

Fig 1: Identifying Condenser Remove/Install Components - Models 215.373

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Vehicles with Active Body Control 

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Remove/Install Components - Vehicles With Active Body Control

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	Remove/Install
	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.  Contact with liquid refrigerant may result in injury to the skin and eyes.	Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. 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
	Conduct if air conditioning system is damaged or leaking	All models	AH83.30-N-0004-01A
	Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work	All models with AC	AH83.30-N-0005-01A
	Notes on handling refrigerant R134a	All models with AC	AH83.30-N-0003-01A
1	Drain air conditioning system (recycling), evacuate, fill, inspect for leaks	When filling the air conditioning system, feed extracted quantity of compressor oil back into the refrigerant circuit (new oil).
2	Remove radiator	Type 215.373/376
		Type 215.374/375	AR20.20-P-3865AB
		Type 215.378	AR20.20-P-3865MC
3	Loosen hydraulic oil lines (3)	Installation:  Check hydraulic fluid level of power steering and correct hydraulic fluid level if necessary.
4	Unscrew nut (5) from the pressure or hot gas line connection at the condenser (1)	Plug openings (parts kit).
			*BA83.30-P-1011-01A
5.1	Remove screw (8)	Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC) code 487a
6.1	Unscrew ABC suspension bolt (6) at radiator (7) and set radiator (7) aside	Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC) code 487a
7	Unscrew screw (4)
8	Remove condenser (1)	Observe the oil refill quantity when replacing the condenser.	*BF83.55-P-1003-01A
9.1	Replace fluid reservoir	If necessary	AR83.30-P-6520M
		In the event of air conditioning failure due to leaks, contamination or ice formation, when repairing or exchanging the refrigerant compressor, a new fluid reservoir has to be installed
10	Install in the reverse order