65 51... Cleaning evaporator

Special tools required: 

• 2 413 653

Recycling: 

Carry out the cleaning operation in a suitable washing bay as the emerging cleaning agent escapes through the drain openings in the transmission tunnel.

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

To avoid dirtying vehicle interior: 

• Close all the ventilation outlets
• Set air conditioning to air recirculation function
• Cover carpet in work area
• Remove MICROFILTER  for passenger compartment ventilation

Fig 1: Inserting Special Tool Into Microfilter Housing

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Open flap (1).

Insert special tool 2 413 653 into the microfilter housing (2) as shown.

Fig 2: Positioning Special Tool Up Against Top Right Limit Position

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Position special tool 2 413 653 up against the top right limit position as shown.

Move special tool 2 413 653 from right to left (1) to limit position.

Move special tool 2 413 653 back and forth until the A/C system cleaner has been completely sprayed.

After termination of the cleaning operation: 

1. Let the vehicle drip off for about 5 minutes.
2. All vehicles: Install MICROFILTER  for the interior ventilation.
3. Set air conditioning to footwell ventilation and fresh air mode. Open side windows/doors.
4. Start the vehicle and let the air conditioning run for approx. 5 minutes at maximum blower output.
5. Install the REAR UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
6. In order to eliminate last remnants of cleaning agent, repeat steps 3 and 4 before handover to the customer.