Condenser - Work under the car

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Screw the protective sleeve loosely into place on the service valve
Install the receiver/dryer. See Accumulator/receiver drier, replacing .
Fill the condenser with oil. See Filling the A/C system with oil
NOTE: Always use new O-rings lubricated with compressor oil.
Press the air conditioning aggregate backwards. Push the condenser up slightly. Install the switch from the pressure sensor on the receiver.

Fig 1: Air Conditioning Aggregate Lower Screws

GLL105189

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Thread in the lower screws for the air conditioning aggregate
Check that the condenser is in the correct position against the air conditioning aggregate. Tighten the screws for the air conditioning aggregate.

Fig 2: Lowering Air Conditioning Aggregate On Left-Hand Side

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Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position the hose/pipe from the compressor in the mounting hook. Position the hose/pipe in the hose connector on the condenser
Thread and tighten the screw by hand so that the hose connector touches the bottom
Tighten the screw for the hose connector from the compressor. Tighten to 25 Nm .

Fig 3: Identifying Lower Mounting For Air Conditioning Aggregate

GLL102975

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Position the air conditioning aggregate against the rubber seals. Tighten the screws for the air conditioning aggregate against the member
Check that the seals are correctly positioned.

Fig 4: Identifying Drier Hoses And Condenser

GLL105188

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Install the hose connector for the receiver. Tighten to 10 Nm .

Fig 5: Air Baffle

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Install the air baffle.

Fig 6: Air Conditioning Aggregate And Receiver Drier

GLL102972

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Thread the upper screws for the air conditioning aggregate on the condenser. Tighten the screws.

Fig 7: Cooler Unit Screws

GLL102974

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Thread the screws on the upper mountings on the air conditioning aggregate. Tighten the screws.

Vacuum pump the system and test for leaks. See Refrigerant, draining
Fill the system with refrigerant and check for leaks. See Refrigerant, draining
Connect the battery negative lead. See Battery, replacing .