64 51 590 Removing and Installing/Replacing Evaporator (Basic Automatic A/C)
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WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil. See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134A)
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
NOTE:
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system
See 64 53 551 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CONDENSER FOR A/C SYSTEM
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off refrigerant from A/C system See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A)
- Remove trim panel for pedal assembly. See 51 45 185 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING TRIM FOR PEDAL ASSEMBLY
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A)
Procedure is described in the document Removing and installing/replacing evaporator (automatic A/C High) . See 64 51 591 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING EVAPORATOR (HIGH AUTOMATIC A/C)