Removing Condenser/Evaporator Line At The Front

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Always replace the sealing rings on the refrigerant lines.

Fig 1: Identifying Refrigerant Line From Condenser To Expansion Valve

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1. Loosen the fastening screw -1-  on the top refrigerant line -2-  at the condenser.
   Fig 2: Identifying Refrigerant Line - Condenser

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2. Loosen the fastening nut -1-  on the holder -2-  for the refrigerant line and remove the refrigerant line -3-  from the holder.
   Fig 3: Identifying Front Refrigerant Line Holder With Nut

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3. Remove the refrigerant line from the compressor to the connection point. → 874519 REMOVING AND INSTALLING COMPRESSOR/EVAPORATOR LINE 
4. Unclip refrigerant lines -1, 2-  from the holder -3-  on the left wheel housing.
   Fig 4: Identifying Refrigerant Line Holder On Left Wheel Housing

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5. Pull the refrigerant lines -1, 2-  together with the rubber boot -3-  up -arrow  out of the bulkhead -4-  .
   Fig 5: Removing Rubber Boot On Refrigerant Lines

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6. Unclip the refrigerant line from the holders in the plenum panel.
   Fig 6: Removing Refrigerant Line Holders In Plenum Panel

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   1. 6.1. Unclip vacuum line -1-  from the upper parts of the holders -2, 3-  .
   2. 6.2. Open the upper parts of the holders -2, 3-  using a suitable tool and bend them up -arrows-  .
   3. 6.3. Remove refrigerant line -4-  from the lower parts of the holders -5, 6-  .
7. Unscrew inner fastening screw -1-  on the DME control unit bracket and remove water drip pan -2-  .
   Fig 7: Identifying Water Drip Pan With Fastening Screws

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8. Remove front part of refrigerant line from the compressor to the evaporator from the vehicle.
9. Unscrew the two fastening screws -3-  for the refrigerant lines -4-  on the expansion valve -5-  .
   Fig 8: Identifying Refrigerant Lines, Expansion Valve And Screws

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10. Pull the two refrigerant lines -4-  out of expansion valve -5-  and move them up/down to keep them out of the way.
11. Take the refrigerant line out of the vehicle.