Removing Air-Conditioning Compressor/Condenser Line

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WARNING: Refrigerant

Danger of freezing

→ Avoid contact with refrigerant.

→ Wear personal protective gear.

→ Observe the safety regulations for working on air-conditioned vehicles and dealing with refrigerant.

→ Observe the safety regulations for extraction and filling systems.

→ Observe the instructions for repairing air conditioning systems and storing spare parts.

Remove the refrigerant lines at the compressor.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Lines On Air-Conditioning Compressor
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1. 1.1. Loosen the fastening screws -1- for the refrigerant lines -3- .
2. 1.2. Pull out the line -3- at the air-conditioning compressor and close off the connections with suitable stoppers.
Remove the line -1- from the air-conditioning compressor to the condenser -2- .

Fig 2: Identifying Line From Air-Conditioning Compressor To Condenser
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1. 2.1. To do this, unscrew the fastening screw -3- for the line -1- at the condenser -2- .