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Condenser, component description - GF83.40-P-2188CW

MODEL 204.0 /2 up to Model Year 8 

Illustrated on model 204.0 

Fig 1: Identifying Condenser And Fluid Reservoir
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Location 

The condenser with integrated fluid reservoir is located behind the radiator grille immediately in front of the radiator.

Task 

The condenser ensures that the refrigerant compressed by the refrigerant compressor (A9) changes state from gas to liquid.

Function 

The hot refrigerant compressed by the refrigerant compressor flows into the condenser from above. The coiled pipes and lamellae absorb this heat extremely rapidly and give it off into the outside air. This in turn cools the refrigerant. While it is cooling down to a specific, pressure-sensitive temperature, the refrigerant condenses and is liquefied. The liquid refrigerant enters the fluid reservoir.