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Necessary preliminary tasks

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

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

Release screw.

NOTE: Lines of A/C system remain connected to capacitor.
Fig 2: Identifying Seal Unlock Direction
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Press lock (1) upwards.

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

Fig 3: Identifying Capacitor Tilting Direction
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Press lock (1).

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

Fig 4: Identifying Lock, Cooling Loop And Holder
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