Removing and installing the condenser: Installation

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Do not remove the plugs for the lines and condenser connection until shortly before installation.
Replace O-rings and wet the new rings with refrigerant oil.

Tightening torques:

TIGHTENING TORQUES - CONDENSER

Refrigerant lines M8	14 Nm (10.5 ftlb)
Condenser	4.0 0.5 Nm (3.0 0.5 ftlb)
Air guide	4.0 0.5 Nm (3.0 0.5 ftlb)

When loosening or tightening the M8 refrigerant lines on the condenser, always counter with a 21 mm open-ended wrench.

Determine the quantity of the refrigerant oil and fill up again with refrigerant oil (volume removed by suction + 20 cm³ ).

NOTE: Refrigerant oil removed from a previously run air-conditioning system may no longer be used (special-category waste).