64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system
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WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil .
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace desiccant insert for A/C system
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace desiccant insert for A/C system
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation
- Remove radiator . See 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR .
Release screws (1).
Disconnect suction and pressure lines and lay to one side.
Installation:
Replace all sealing rings and moisten with refrigerant oil.
Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ , see 64 53 REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE ..
Release screw (1).
Lever out retainer (2).
Remove condenser (3) towards rear.
Installation:
Make sure retaining clips are correctly seated in area (4).
Installation:
Make sure condenser (1) is securely seated in area (2).
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system
- Fill and vent cooling system and check for leaks. See 17 00 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING ON COOLING SYSTEM .