Replacing safety pressure switch

Special tools required: 

• 00 9 030

Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!

Follow safety instructions for handling R134a refrigerant. Refer to: NOTE FOR HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT  or SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A 

Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.

Follow safety instructions for handling REFRIGERANT OIL .

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 right HEADLIGHT .

Removal: 

Detach gasket (1) towards the top.

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Lift off windshield panel cover (1).

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Release expansion rivet (1).

Remove screw (2).

Remove cover (3).

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Unlock and open coolant line clip (1).

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Remove screw (1).

Remove coolant line (2).

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Unfasten plug connection (1) and disconnect.

Release safety pressure switch (2).

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Installation: 

Tighten safety pressure switch (2).

Tightening torque 64 53 8AZ .

Join and lock plug connection (1).

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Position coolant line (2) correctly.

Tighten screw (1).

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

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Close and lock coolant line clip (1).

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Position cover (3) and secure with expanding rivet (1).

Tighten screw (2).

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Feed in windshield panel cover (1) towards rear.

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Press gasket (1) towards the bottom.

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Required reworking: 

• Install right HEADLIGHT .
• Evacuate and fill AIR CONDITIONING .