Remove/install condenser - AR83.30-P-6540SX

MODEL 216.3, 221.0/1 

Fig 1: Identifying Condenser Remove/Install Components - Shown On Engine 273 (1 Of 2)

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Shown on engine 273 

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser Remove/Install Components - Shown On Engine 273 (2 Of 2)

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Shown on engine 273 

	Remove/install
1	Discharge air conditioning system	Evacuate, refill and check air conditioner for leaks and proper operation.	AR83.30-P-1760SX
2	Disconnect air conditioning service station
3	Remove radiator for low-temperature circuit	Engine 272.974, 275
		Engine 272.974	AR09.41-P-6935SXH
		Engine 275.953	AR09.41-P-6935SZ
		Engine 275.982	AR09.41-P-6935SXM
4	Remove front section of lower engine compartment paneling	Vehicles without top protection	AR61.20-P-1105SX
		Vehicles with code (Z07) Top protection	AR61.20-P-1105SXS
5	Unhook left and right air ducting (2) from bracket (3)
6	Lower vehicle
7	Detach engine hood sealing frame (5) in area of bracket (6) from radiator crossmember (7)
8	Remove bracket (6) and move radiator (8) together with condenser (1) to rear
9	Remove both expansion clips (4) and remove left and right air ducting (2)
10	Fasten radiator (8) using cable ties at left and right to radiator crossmember (7)
11	Unclip power steering oil cooler (9) with oil lines from supports on condenser (1) and fix in place at a suitable position using a cable tie	On model 221 with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC) and on model 216 except 4MATIC Place clean rag under front bumper to protect paintwork.
12	Unclip suspension oil cooler (10) from mountings on condenser (1) and attach to a suitable position using a cable tie	On model 221 with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC) and on model 216 except 4MATIC
13	Unclip condenser (1) at side of radiator (8)
14	Lift vehicle on lifting platform.		AR00.60-P-1000SX
15	Detach bracket for left fanfare horn (H2) and allow left fanfare horn (H2) to hang down with electrical lines connected	On model 221 with code (487) Active Body Control (ABC) and on model 216 except 4MATIC
16	Remove radiator support (12)		*BA62.30-P-1001-04B
17	Release lower air ducting (17) at left and right on radiator (8) and remove downwards
18	Remove refrigerant lines (18) from condenser (1), seal openings of refrigerant lines (18) and condenser (1) with suitable stop plugs		*BA83.30-P-1009-01K
19	Remove bolt (21) and remove connection of refrigerant lines (18) from condenser (1)
20	Route condenser (1) upwards and out of side mountings on radiator (8) and then remove downwards
21	Install in the reverse order