17 11 530 Removing and installing cassette (condenser for air conditioner)

Remove radiator. Refer to 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (M62, M54 AND M57) .

Draw off refrigerant from A/C system. Refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM .

Release screw (1).

Release screws (2).

Disconnect A/C system lines from condenser.

Fig 1: Disconnecting A/C System Lines From Condenser

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Installation: 

Replace sealing rings.

Evacuate and fill A/C system.

Recycling  Hydraulic fluid emerges when hydraulic lines are disconnected. Catch and dispose of emerging hydraulic fluid. Observe country-specific waste-disposal regulations.

Disconnect fast-release couplings on hydraulic lines.

Installation:  Bleed power steering.

Release screw (1).

Fig 2: Removing A/C Condenser

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Remove A/C condenser.

Remove cooler for steering hydraulics.

Installation: 

Check sealing strip (1) between condenser and cooler for steering hydraulics for correct seating.

Fig 3: Checking Sealing Strip Between Condenser And Cooler

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Installation: 

Insert condenser into semicircular holders on left and right.

Fig 4: Inserting Condenser Into Semicircular Holders

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Remove front bumper.

Release screws (1) on left and right.

Fig 5: Removing Cassette Mounting Screws

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Remove cassette towards top.

Installation: 

Install cassette on left and right into holders.