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Removing Condenser

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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 handling refrigerant.

    → Observe the safety regulations for extraction and filling systems.

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

  1. Loosen fastening screws -2-  for refrigerant lines -1-  on the condenser.
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    Refrigerant lines on condenser

  2. Pull off refrigerant lines -1-  , unclip them from the side holder -3-  and close off both sides of the connection using suitable stoppers.
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    Refrigerant lines on condenser

  3. Unclip condenser at the top and bottom left in direction of travel.
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    Unclipping and clipping in condenser

  4. Swivel out condenser at the left in direction of travel -arrow A-  and remove it from the bracket at the right -arrow B-  .
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    Removing condenser