64 53 551 Removing and installing/replacing capacitor (with desiccant insert) for heating and air conditioning system

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Special tools required:

00 9 030

WARNING:

Follow safety instructions for handling REFRIGERANT and REFRIGERANT OIL .

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage! Restart engine only when air conditioning has been correctly filled.

Follow notes 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

NOTE: Desiccant insert cannot be replaced separately.

Necessary preliminary work:

Removal:

Release screws (1).

Remove strut (2).

Fig 1: Strut And Screws

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Release screws (1).

Fig 2: Locating Screws

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Loosen screw (1).

Feed out air duct (2).

Fig 3: Air Duct And Screw

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Release screw (1).

Remove refrigerant line (2).

Fig 4: Refrigerant Line And Screw

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Press radiator slightly forwards from rear.

Unlock left and right latch mechanism (1).

Pull capacitor (2) slightly upwards.

Fig 5: Capacitor And Latch Mechanism

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Loosen screw (1).

Remove capacitor (2).

Fig 6: Capacitor, Refrigerant Line, And Screw

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Installation:

Position capacitor (3).

Position refrigerant line (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

Fig 7: Capacitor, Refrigerant Line, And Screw

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NOTE: The fins on the radiator and condenser should not be damaged.

Replace sealing rings.

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

Capacitor (2) must be engaged in latch mechanism (1) on left and right.

Fig 8: Capacitor And Latch Mechanism

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Position refrigerant line (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

NOTE: Replace sealing rings.

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

Fig 9: Refrigerant Line And Screw

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Feed in air duct (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Fig 10: Air Duct And Screw

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Tighten screw (1).

Fig 11: Locating Screws

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Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 12: Strut And Screws

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Position strut (2).

Tighten down screws (1).

Fig 13: Locating Screws

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Required reworking:

Evacuate and fill AIR CONDITIONING