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

ENGINE 157, 276.9, 278, 642 in MODEL 222 

ENGINE 157, 278 in MODEL 217 

Fig 1: Condenser Remove/Install Components

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	Procedure for a damaged or leaky air conditioning system		AH83.30-N-0004-01A
	Remove/install
1	Drain air conditioning system		AR83.30-P-1760LF
2	Remove front end with reinforcement	MODEL 217 with ENGINE 157, 278 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 157, 276.9, 278, 642 Headlamps remain at front end with reinforcement.	AR62.30-P-1570LF
3	Unscrew nuts (2, 5) and remove refrigerant lines (3, 4) from condenser (1)	Install new seals. Seal openings of refrigerant lines (3, 4) and condenser (1) using suitable stop plugs.
		Nut, hot gas line to condenser	*BA83.30-P-1008-01P
		Record plug	Figure
4	Remove supporting frame for cooling module	MODEL 217 with ENGINE 157, 278 MODEL 222 with ENGINE 157, 276.9, 278, 642	AR20.20-P-3895LF
5	Remove condenser (1) upwards out of bracket
6	Install in the reverse order
	Risk of accident  from vehicle starting off by itself when engine running. Risk of injury  (bruises and burns) resulting from working on the engine while it is being started or when it is running.	Secure vehicle to prevent it from starting off by itself. Wear closed and snug-fitting work clothes. Do not touch hot or rotating parts.	AS00.00-Z-0005-01A
7	Switch on A/C system, run engine for approx. 4 min in idle, and then check A/C system for proper operation

Fig 2: Identifying Record Plug (129 589 00 91 00)

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