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

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Notes

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 OIL .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.

Follow INSTRUCTIONS for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

If air conditioning 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 GRILLE

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ .

Disconnect pressure and suction lines.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

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

Release screw (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Pressure And Suction Line Mounting Screws

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NOTE: Picture shows bumper removed for purposes of clarity

Release screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 2AZ .

Lift out condenser (2).

Installation:

Make sure brackets are seated correctly on condenser.

Fig 2: Identifying Condenser And Bolts

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After installation