Removing Air Conditioning Compressor

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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.

Fig 1: Overview Of Air-Conditioning Compressor

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Unscrew fastening screws -arrows 3- and pull out the two refrigerant lines -arrows- .

Fig 2: Removing Refrigerant Lines
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Close off the connections and lines immediately using suitable stoppers -b and c- , then move the lines out of the work area.
Release connector (for reasons of accessibility) using a suitable tool -d- (-arrow A- ) and pull it off -arrow B- .
Unscrew fastening screws -1 and 2- and take out the air-conditioning compressor by moving it to the side and upwards -arrow- .

Fig 3: Removing Air-Conditioning Compressor
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