64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing capacitor for the heating and air conditioning system
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WARNING:
- Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil
- Follow safety instructions for handling R134a refrigerant, see 64 50 ... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant R134a .
- 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 heating and air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
NOTE:
Follow notes for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit. If Air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system
IMPORTANT:
The desiccant insert can only be replaced in vehicles up to 12/08! In vehicles after 12/08, the air conditioning capacitor must be replaced!
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Draw off A/C system, then determine drawn-off refrigerant oil quantity, see 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a) .
- Remove radiator.
Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines. Installation note: Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ, see 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE . Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Release screw (2) and remove the spacers (3). Release retaining clip (4) and remove capacitor (5).
After installation: Evacuate and fill heating and air conditioning system . Fill and vent cooling system and check for leaks. See CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM .