PRE-RELEASE
A/C compressor, Z19
| A/C compressor, Z19 |
| To remove |
| 1. |
Drain the refrigerant from the car. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
.
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| 2. |
Raise the car.
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| 3. |
Remove the lower engine cover.
Remove the front lower engine cover. 
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| 4. |
Remove
Drive belt, auxiliaries
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| 5. |
Unplug the connector.
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| 6. |
Remove and plug the pipe connection. Use
82 92 948 Plugs, A/C system, kit
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| 7. |
Remove the A/C compressor.
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| To fit |
| 1. |
Fill with fluid as described under
Filling and adjusting the compressor oil
.
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| 2. |
Fit the A/C compressor.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft) 
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| 3. |
Fit the pipe connections using new seals.
Tightening torque: 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) |
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| 4. |
Plug in the connector.
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| 5. |
Fit
Drive belt, auxiliaries
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Fit the lower engine cover.
Fit the front lower engine cover. 
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| 7. |
Lower the car.
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| 8. |
Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system with refrigerant. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
.
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| 9. |
Running in the compressor to distribute the compressor oil around the system:
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Activate the A/C and allow it to run for at least 2 minutes at an engine speed of <1350 rpm.
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| 10. |
Test the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
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