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64 52... Instructions for opening and part replacement in refrigerant circuit

Special tools required: 

WARNING:

Attention! 

  1. Part replacement as preliminary work fur further repair work and based on gradual leakage. 

    (minor leak, e.g. hairline crack)

    Procedure: 

    • DRAW OFF  heating and air conditioning system, then determine drawn-off amount of refrigerant
    • Carry out part replacement
    • Replace removed refrigerant oil and additionally top up with new refrigerant oil according to components replaced:
      • Desiccant insert/dryer flask: 20 ml
      • Each replaced refrigerant line: 10 ml
      • Capacitor with integrated dryer: 40 ml
      • Safety pressure switch and gasket: no additional refrigerant oil
    • EVACUATE AND FILL  A/C system
  2. Part replacement due to sudden leakage 

    (major leak, e.g. pipe break due to accident)

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