Removing the Pipe Between the Refrigerant Reservoir And the Condenser

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Volvo S40, 2003 Volvo S40, 2002 Volvo S40, 2001 Volvo S40, and 2000 Volvo S40. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Hold the pipe in place with your hand when removing and tightening to avoid damaging couplings and pipes.

Fig 1: Pipe Between Dryer And Condenser

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Remove:

the bolts on the mountings.
the battery clamp.
the pipe carefully.

NOTE: Always use new O-rings.

Fit:

the pipe
the battery
the O-rings

Oil O-rings with AC compressor oil

Connect the pipe and tighten the bolts by hand.

Tighten:

the bolt at the refrigerant reservoir to 10 Nm .
the bolt at the condenser coupling to 10 Nm .