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

Remove radiator, refer to 17 11 000 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RADIATOR (M54) .

At the same time, depending on the model of vehicle, the individual coolers for steering hydraulics, automatic transmission and engine oil are installed in the cassette.

Disconnect lines for power steering and if necessary engine and transmission oil coolers.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Lines For Power Steering

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Installation: 

Replace sealing rings.

Fig 2: Replacing Sealing Rings

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Draw off refrigerant from A/C system.

Remove lines from air conditioner.

Fig 3: Removing Air Conditioner Lines

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Installation: 

Replace sealing rings.

Evacuate and fill A/C system, refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R134A) .

Tilt cassette backwards slightly and lift upwards to remove.

Fig 4: Removing Cassette

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Installation: 

Note rubber mounts on front wall.

Fig 5: Locating Rubber Mounts On Front Wall

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Installation: 

Check rubber mounts on left and right sides.

Fig 6: Checking Rubber Mounts On Left And Right Sides

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Installation: 

Install cassette in left and right retainers and push forwards as far as it will go.

Fig 7: Installing Cassette

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Installation: 

Check rubber profile seals.

Fig 8: Checking Rubber Profile Seals

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