64 11 205 Removing and installing/replacing heater (automatic air conditioner)

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Draw off A/C system, refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .

Unfasten clip from right and left air ducts, twist air duct and lift out.

Fig 1: Removing Right And Left Air Ducts

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Installation:

Fit air duct to end wall, twist and then insert in bottom of microfilter.

WARNING: Danger of scalding!
Only perform this work after engine has cooled down.

Fig 2: Installing Air Ducts

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Unfasten clips (1 to 3) and remove water hoses. Carefully blow through lines to remove remaining coolant from heating element.

Fig 3: Removing Water Hoses

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Installation:

Filling and bleeding the cooling system, refer to 17 00 039 BLEEDING COOLING SYSTEM AND CHECKING FOR WATER LEAKS .

Unfasten screws on end wall.

Fig 4: Unfastening Screws On End Wall

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Unfasten screws and remove pressure and suction pipe.

Fig 5: Removing Pressure And Suction Pipes

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Subsequent tasks are described in 64 11 200 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING HEATER (HEATER) .