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64 53 551 Removing and installing/replacing the air conditioning condenser (with desiccant insert) for the air conditioning (Countryman 2017-2023, except PHEV)

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning has been correctly filled.
FOLLOW INSTRUCTIONS FOR OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT !
NOTE: Desiccant insert cannot be replaced separately.

Preliminary work needed: 

Removal: 

Unscrew the screws (1).

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Remove screw (1).

Remove refrigerant line (2).

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Press radiator slightly forwards from rear.

Unlock left and right detent (1).

Slightly pull the air conditioning condenser (2) upwards.

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Undo screw (1) and remove line (2).

Remove the air conditioning condenser (3).

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Installation: 

NOTE: The ribs on the radiator and on the air conditioning condenser must not be damaged.
Replace sealing rings.
Parts:  Sealing rings

Position the air conditioning condenser (3).

Position refrigerant line (2).

Tighten screw (1).

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Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

The air conditioning condenser (2) must be engaged in the detents (1) on the left and right.

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Replace sealing rings.

Parts:  Sealing rings

Position refrigerant line (2).

Tighten screw (1).

Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ .

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Tighten down screws (1).

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Required reworking: