64 53 550 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.

Special tools required: 00 9 030

WARNING: Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure and must be fully depressurized before any work is carried out!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL.

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!
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace DESICCANT INSERT for A/C system.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING THE A/C SYSTEM are not included in the time value given for this work operation
Remove FRONT BUMPER TRIM

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ

Disconnect pressure and suction lines.

Installation note:

Replace sealing rings.

Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.

Release screw (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Screws

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Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ

Lift out condenser (2).

Installation note:

Make sure brackets are seated correctly on condenser.

Fig 2: Identifying Screws And Condenser

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After installation:

Evacuate and fill A/C SYSTEM