64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A / C system
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WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. Refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134a .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil. Refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134a) .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. Refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134a .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil. Refer to 64 50 ... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL (FOR REFRIGERANT R 134a) .
NOTE:
The time value given for this work operation does not include drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system!
- Drain off air conditioner, refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134a)
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
NOTE:
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replacing drier insert for A/C system, refer to 64 53 510 REMOVING AND INSTALLING / REPLACING DRIER FLASK FOR AIR CONDITIONER .
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove radiator, refer to 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (M54)
After installation:
- Fill and vent cooling system and check for leaks, refer to 17 00 009 CHECKING COOLING SYSTEM FOR LEAKS (M54)
Release screws (1).
Installation:
Tightening torque 64 53 6AZ. Refer to HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING - TIGHTENING TORQUES .
Disconnect refrigerant lines (2).
Installation:
Replace sealing rings.
Pull out condenser for A/C system (3) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
Make sure A/C condenser (3) is correctly seated.
Release screw (1).
Release expansion rivet (2).
Take off holder (3).
Installation:
Make sure guides (4) are correctly seated in holders (3).