Replacing safety pressure switch
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Special tools required:
- 00 9 030
WARNING:
Injury hazard!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling R134a refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS for handling R134a refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning has been correctly filled.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning is opened for more than 24 hours: replace CAPACITOR for heating and air conditioning system.
Restart engine only when air conditioning has been correctly filled.
Follow INSTRUCTIONS for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning is opened for more than 24 hours: replace CAPACITOR for heating and air conditioning system.
Preliminary work needed:
- Drain off AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM .
- Remove the right WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Remove RIGHT HEADLIGHT
Removal:
Release fixture (1).
Release expanding rivet (2).
Remove screw (3).
Remove cover (4).
Unlock and open coolant line clip (1).
Remove screw (1).
Remove coolant line (2).
Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.
Release safety pressure switch (2).
Installation:
Tighten safety pressure switch (2).
Tightening torque 64 53 8AZ .
Join and lock plug connection (1).
Position coolant line (2) correctly.
Tighten screw (1).
NOTE:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
Close and lock coolant line clip (1).
Position cover (4) and secure with clip (1) and expanding rivet (2).
Tighten screw (3).
Required reworking:
- Evacuate and fill AIR CONDITIONING .
- Install the right WINDSHIELD PANEL COVER .
- Install RIGHT HEADLIGHT