Removing Fuel Cooler

→ After opening the refrigerant circuit, close off the lines/connections immediately using suitable stoppers.

→ The desiccator must be replaced if the air humidity is high and if the refrigerant circuit is left open for a long time.

Information 

• It is necessary to remove the refrigerant by suction before removing the fuel cooler. 
• The safety regulations must be observed during all work on the refrigerant system. 

→ 8700AW SAFETY REGULATIONS FOR WORKING ON AIR-CONDITIONED VEHICLES AND DEALING WITH REFRIGERANT R134A .

1. Remove refrigerant by suction.

   → 87031700 DRAINING AND FILLING IN REFRIGERANT .

   The connections for the air conditioning -1, 2-  are located in the luggage compartment.

   Fig 1: Identifying Extraction And Charging Valve

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   Information 

   Do not put too much pressure on pipe and line connections. High pressure causes damage and leaks. Always counter at the lines when loosening and fastening them.

   Information 

   Do not put too much pressure on pipe and line connections. High pressure causes damage and leaks. Always counter at the lines when loosening and fastening them.

2. Undo the fuel lines on the fuel cooler.

   → 2001AW BASIC SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR WORKING WITH THE FUEL SYSTEM .

   Loosen union nuts (a/f 17) for fuel lines -1 and 2-  at the fuel cooler. Always counter with an open-ended wrench (a/f 14) while doing this. Absorb emerging fuel with a cloth.

   Fig 2: Identifying Fuel Line Connections At Fuel Cooler

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3. Undo the refrigerant lines on the fuel cooler.

   Unscrew cheese head bolts -2-  and pull off refrigerant lines.

   Fig 3: Identifying Air-Conditioning Lines At Fuel Cooler

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   1. 3.1. Remove old O-rings.
4. Remove fuel cooler.

   Unscrew screw -3-  at holding clamp and remove fuel cooler.