Refrigerant Line Between A/C Compressor And Refrigerant Shut-Off Valve 2 And 3 N641 / N640, Removing And Installing: Removing
Immediately seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122 .
-- Perform the "open the electric activated valves for the refrigerant circuit for extracting, evacuating and filling" with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . Refer to Diagnostic Entries .
-- Refer to the appropriate Service information .
-- Remove the heater and A/C unit air intake housing. Refer to Heater and A/C Unit Air Intake Housing, Removing and Installing .
-- Remove the front underbody trim panel. Refer to UNDERBODY SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 55, 62 KWH or UNDERBODY SIDE TRIM PANEL, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, 82 KWH .
-- Disconnect the connector -3-.
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 bolts -2-.
-- Pull the refrigerant line -1- out and remove it.