Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting And Connecting From Condenser

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Special tools and workshop equipment required

Engine Bung Set :VAS 6122

Separating

Immediately seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set :VAS 6122 .

-- Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING .

-- Remove the lock carrier. Refer to LOCK CARRIER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the front underbody trim panel. Refer to FRONT UNDERBODY TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

Danger of frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.

Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

- Wear safety gloves.

- Wear protective eyewear.

- Evacuate or drain refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.

- If more than 10 minutes have elapsed since evacuating or draining the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, evacuate or drain the refrigerant again. Pressure develops in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.

-- Remove the bolt -1-.

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-- Remove the refrigerant line -2-.

-- Remove the bolt -2-.

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-- Remove the refrigerant line -1-.

Connecting

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

-- Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .

Tightening Specifications

Refer to Overview - Condenser .
Refer to OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT LINES, R1234YF / OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT LINES, R744 .