Removing The Compressor-Condenser Line (A - B)

→ 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.

Information 

• Removal and installation is described for a Turbo vehicle. There is additional hosing on the graphics which is not installed on the naturally-aspirated engine. 

Fig 1: Overview Of Line On Compressor - Condenser

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1. Remove refrigerant by suction. → Draining And Filling In Refrigerant 
2. Unscrew fastening screw on the refrigerant line -A-  for the compressor at the condenser.
   Fig 2: Unscrewing Fastening Screw For Refrigerant Line On Condenser

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3. Disconnect the refrigerant line.
4. Unscrew fastening screw for the refrigerant line -A-  on the air conditioning compressor.
   Fig 3: Unscrewing Fastening Screw For Refrigerant Line On Compressor

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5. Pull out the refrigerant line from the compressor and remove downwards from the engine area.