64 53 660 Replacing line from condenser to evaporator (S65)

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WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant See 6450... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT or 6450... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning 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 INTAKE FILTER HOUSING
Release coolant tank and place to one side

Release screw (1) and remove refrigerant line.

Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ .

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 WEDGE to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line Screw

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Expose refrigerant line up to evaporator connection.

Release screw (1) and remove refrigerant line.

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 WEDGE to mount sealing rings without damaging them.

Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Line Screw

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Replacement

Modify SAFETY PRESSURE SWITCH .

After installation

Evacuate and fill A/C SYSTEM