64 53 551 Removing and installing/replacing capacitor (with desiccant insert) for heating and air conditioning system
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Special tools required:
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Read and comply with safety instructions:
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT !
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT !
NOTE:
Desiccant insert cannot be replaced separately.
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- DRAIN OFF AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Remove radiator . See 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N47 D16/20 K/U/O/T 1) or 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (N47 D16/20 K/U/O/T)
Release screws (1).
Pull out refrigerant lines (2) from condenser (3) and set aside.
Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .
Release screw (4).
Remove condenser (3) in direction of arrow.
Installation note:
The fins on the radiator and condenser should not be damaged.
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.
After installation: