Remove/install condenser - AR83.30-P-6540CW

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MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651

MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651

MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642

MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651

Shown on model 204.0 with engine 271

Fig 1: Condenser Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0 (1 Of 3)

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Fig 2: Condenser Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0 (2 Of 3)

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Fig 3: Condenser Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 204.0 (3 Of 3)

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Shown on model 212.0 with engine 642, with code 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) or code 427 (7-speed automatic transmission)

Fig 4: Condenser Remove/Install Components - Shown On Model 212.0

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	Risk of explosion caused by welding or soldering work on closed air conditioning system. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid refrigerant.	Do not perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been drained.	AS83.00-Z-0001-01A
	Remove/install
1	Drain air conditioning system, then disconnect air conditioning service unit	Drain, evacuate and recharge air conditioning, check for proper operation and check for leaks Air conditioner service unit R134a	AR83.30-P-1760CW
2.1	Remove air intake pipe (1) from upper air duct segment (2)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 651
2.2	Remove left and right air intake pipe from upper air duct segment (2)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 272 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273
2.3	Remove left and right air intake pipe and center air intake pipe	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 642 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 642 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 642
3	Remove upper air duct segment (2)	Installation: Ensure that upper air duct segment (2) is seated correctly in radiator crossmember (5).
4	Remove expansion rivet (3); swivel left and right cover (4) to one side	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651
5	Remove radiator grille (6)	MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 as of model year 2014 without CODE 772 (AMG bodystyling) without CODE 954 (AVANTGARDE)	AR88.40-P-4001EWM
		MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651	AR88.40-P-4001CW
		MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642	AR88.40-P-4001EC
		MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 up to model year 2014	AR88.40-P-4001EW
6	Remove front bumper	MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 as of model year 2014 with CODE 772 (AMG bodystyling) MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 as of model year 2014 with CODE 954 (AVANTGARDE)
6	Remove front bumper		AR88.20-P-2000EWM
7	Remove radiator crossmember (5)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651	AR62.30-P-1570CW
7	Remove radiator crossmember (5)	MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651	AR62.30-P-1570EW
8	Remove Distronic electric controller unit (A89) with bracket (19)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)	AR30.30-P-1010EW
	Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	AS00.00-Z-0010-01A
9	Raise vehicle with vehicle lift
10.1	Remove front engine compartment paneling	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273
10.1	Remove front engine compartment paneling		AR61.20-P-1105EW
10.2	Remove front soundproofing bottom section	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 651 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 642 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 642, 651
10.2	Remove front soundproofing bottom section		AR94.30-P-5300EW
11	Unclip lower air duct segment (14) (arrows B) and swivel downward
12	Remove left and right charge air hose (13) from charge air cooler (12)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 642 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 642, 651
12		Open and close coupling Installation: Traces and small oil filling quantities in the charge air system come from the crankcase ventilation system and are not a cause for complaint. Ensure that both charge air hoses (13) are seated correctly on charge air cooler (12)	AR09.41-P-1311-01AL
13	Remove bolt (21) from fan unit (22)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission)
14	Lift cooler (10) together with condenser (11) and move toward rear
15	Disconnect plug from outside temperature sensor (B14) and expose line
16.1	Remove lower air duct segment (14)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271 MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272.952/980, 273 Installation: Ensure that lower air duct segment (14) is seated correctly.
16.2	Unclip charge air cooler (12) (arrows A) and remove	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 642, 646, 651 MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 Installation: Ensure that charge air cooler (12) is seated correctly.
16.3	Detach lower air duct segment (14) from charge air cooler (12); remove lower air duct segment (14) and charge air cooler (12) separately	MODEL 207 with ENGINE 642 MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 642, 651 Installation: Ensure that charge air cooler (12) and lower air duct segment (14) are seated correctly.
16.4	Remove low-temperature radiator	MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272.983
			AR09.41-P-6831EWD
		Tie low-temperature radiator to one side with coolant hoses connected.
17	Disconnect electrical connector (7) from refrigerant pressure sensor (B12)
18	Remove refrigerant line (8) from condenser (11)	Removal: Close off opening of refrigerant line (8) and condenser 11) using suitable plug. Installation: Replace sealing ring of refrigerant line (8).
19	Unclip side air duct segment (15) in area of condenser (11) and swivel to one side	MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642 The side air duct segments (15) must be removed completely.
20	Remove refrigerant line (18) from condenser (11)	Removal: Close off opening of refrigerant line (18) and condenser (11) using suitable plug. Installation: Replace sealing ring of refrigerant line (18).
21.1	Unclip oil cooler (20) from mounts at condenser (11) (arrows C)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 with CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission)
21.2	Unclip power steering oil cooler (16) from mounts at condenser (11) (arrows C)	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 without CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 without CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642 without CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission) MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 without CODE 427 (7-speed automatic transmission)
22	Unclip condenser (11) from mounts at cooler (10) (arrows D)
23	Guide condenser (11) downwards and out of side mounts at cooler (10) and remove it toward top	Helper required.
24	Install in the reverse order
25	Calibrate DISTRONIC system	MODEL 204.0/2 with ENGINE 271, 272, 642, 646, 651 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) MODEL 204.3 with ENGINE 271, 651 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) MODEL 207 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS) MODEL 212.0/2 with ENGINE 272, 273, 642, 651 with CODE 233 (DISTRONIC PLUS)	AR30.30-P-1010EW