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Necessary preliminary tasks

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Press lines (1) in direction of cooling coil (2), pull back locking ring towards rear. Keep locking ring pressed and detach lines (1) from cooling coil (2).

IMPORTANT: Catch and dispose of emerging oil.
Fig 1: Identifying Cooling Coil With Connecting Lines
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Unlock seal (1) in direction of arrow and remove.

Release screw.

NOTE: Lines of A/C system remain connected to condenser.
Fig 2: Unlocking Seal
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Press lock (1) upwards.

Carefully tilt condenser (2) in direction of engine, taking care not to damage the condenser or lines in the process.

Fig 3: Tilting Condenser In Direction Of Engine
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Press lock (1).

Unclip cooling coil (2) from holder (3) and remove.

Fig 4: Unclip Cooling Coil From Holder
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