64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for air conditioner

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Refrigerant drawn off from A/C system. Refer to 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a) .

Remove radiator. Refer to 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (S62) .

Remove cassette. Refer to 17 11 530 Removing and installing cassette (condenser for air conditioner) .

Fig 1: Locating Coolers

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Unclip all coolers from cassette.

Unclip condenser (1) and remove in direction of arrow.

Fig 2: Removing Condenser

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