Removing Air-Conditioning Compressor

→ 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.

→ Wear protective goggles.

1. Unscrew fastening screws -1-  for air-conditioning lines at the air-conditioning compressor. Carefully pull air-conditioning lines -2-  up and off.
   NOTE: Opened refrigerant system for repairs.

   • Risk of moisture getting into the refrigerant system.
   • Risk of contaminating the refrigerant circuit.
   • Risk of saturation and irreparable damage to desiccator.
   • Irreparable damage to the desiccator can damage the compressor and evaporator.

   → 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.

   Close off the lines immediately using suitable stoppers.

   Fig 1: Removing Air-Conditioning Lines

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2. Unplug electric plug connection -1-  and set wiring harness aside.
   Fig 2: Plugging Air-Conditioning Compressor Connection

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3. Unscrew the three fastening screws -arrows-  on the air-conditioning compressor.
   Fig 3: Identifying Air-Conditioning Compressor Screws

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4. Remove air-conditioning compressor -1-  by moving forwards and up.
   Fig 4: Removing Air-Conditioning Compressor

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