PRE-RELEASE
Condenser, B284
| Condenser, B284 |
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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 |
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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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Raise the car.
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Remove the spoiler shield.
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Lower the car.
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Remove the
front bumper shell.
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Remove the right side cover.
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Remove the screws holding the receiver to the radiator.
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Detach the power steering pipe from the charge air cooler.
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Remove the nuts from the PAD connections.
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Dismantle the condenser's upper screws.
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Lift up the condenser from the lower support. At the same time, pull the PAD connections out of the condenser. Plug the openings.
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| 13. |
Lower the condenser.
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| To fit |
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Adjust the oil quantity in the A/C system. See
Filling and adjusting the compressor oil
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Fit new seals on the PAD connections.
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Reposition the condenser. At the same time, attach the PAD connection to the condenser. Fit the condenser to the charge air cooler.
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Tighten the PAD connection.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) 
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Fit the screws holding the receiver to the radiator.
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Fit the right side cover.
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Fit the power steering pipe to the charge air cooler.
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Fit the
front bumper shell
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| 9. |
Raise the car.
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Fit the spoiler shield.
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| 11. |
Lower the car.
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| 12. |
Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system with refrigerant. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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| 13. |
Check the performance of the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
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