PRE-RELEASE
Condenser
| Condenser |
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The A/C receiver and the compressor oil absorb moisture from the air, which can then not be removed. Plug all connections that are opened immediately. |
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| To remove |
| 1. |
Put the car on a lift.
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| 2. |
Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system, see
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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| 3. |
Remove the headlamp screws.
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| 4. |
Remove the bumper's two-stage rivets.
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Dismantle the
upper radiator cross member
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| 6. |
Raise the car.
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| 7. |
Remove the lower engine cover.
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| 8. |
Remove the right hand radiator mounting.
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Dismantle the condenser's lower PAD connection. Plug the openings.
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| 10. |
Lower the car.
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Dismantle the bumper's 3 screws in the right front wheel housing.
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| 12. |
Carefully pull out the bumper on the right hand side and then move the bumper a little forwards.
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| 13. |
Dismantle the right
headlamp
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| 14. |
Dismantle the condenser upper PAD connection. Plug the openings.
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| 15. |
Dismantle the condenser's upper screws.
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| 16. |
Carefully lift out the condenser.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Adjust the oil quantity in the A/C system. See
Filling and adjusting the compressor oil
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| 2. |
Insert the condenser into position. Take care so that the lower PAD connection does not catch on the condenser. Make sure the condenser lower mounting is fitted correctly.
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Fit the condenser's upper screws.
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| 4. |
Replace the sealing washer and fit the condenser's upper PAD connection.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) |
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| 5. |
Fit the
right hand headlamp
and its connector.
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| 6. |
Fit the bumper on the right hand side.
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Fit the bumper's 3 screws in the right front wheel housing.
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| 8. |
Raise the car.
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| 9. |
Replace the sealing washer and fit the condenser's lower PAD connection.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) |
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Fit the right hand radiator mounting.
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| 11. |
Fit the lower engine cover.
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| 12. |
Lower the car.
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| 13. |
Fit the
upper radiator cross member
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| 14. |
Fit the two-stage rivets on the bumper.
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| 15. |
Fit the screws on the headlamps
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| 16. |
Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system with refrigerant. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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| 17. |
Check the performance of the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
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