PRE-RELEASE
Compressor's high and low-pressure pipes, B207
| Compressor's high and low-pressure pipes, B207 |
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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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Dismantle the upper engine cover.
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Dismantle the PAD connection from the A/C compressor. Plug the openings.
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Dismantle the PAD connection from the front right structural member. Plug the openings.
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Dismantle the two-stage rivets from the bumper, use
84 71 179 removal tool, clips
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Raise the car.
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Dismantle the bumper's 3 screws in the right front wheel housing.
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Remove the lower engine cover.
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Carefully pull out the bumper on the right hand side and then move the bumper a little forwards.
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Lower the car.
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Dismantle the
headlamp
and its connector.
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Dismantle the fan variant's connector
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Dismantle the upper PAD connection from the condenser. Plug the openings.
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| 15. |
Lift out the compressor's high and low pressure pipes.
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| To fit |
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Adjust the oil quantity in the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
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Fit the upper PAD connection to the condenser.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) |
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Connect the fan variant's connector.
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Fit the right hand
headlamp
and its connector.
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Raise the car.
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Fit the bumper on the right hand side.
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Fit the lower engine cover.
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Fit the bumper's 3 screws in the right front wheel housing.
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Lower the car.
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Fit the two-stage rivets on the bumper.
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Replace the sealing washers and fit the PAD connection by the front right structural member.
Tightening torque 15 Nm (11 lbf ft) |
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Replace the sealing washer and fit the PAD connection to the A/C compressor.
Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft) |
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Fit the upper engine cover.
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Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system with refrigerant. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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| 15. |
Check the performance of the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
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