PRE-RELEASE
Receiver, B207
| Receiver, 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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Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system, see
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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Remove the upper engine cover.
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Dismantle the PAD connection from the receiver. Plug the openings.
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Raise the car.
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Remove the lower engine cover.
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Remove the turbocharger hose from the charger air cooler. Move the hose to one side.
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Loosen the right hand radiator mounting from the subframe.
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Dismantle the receiver.
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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 the receiver. Take care so that the receiver pipe aligns correctly in the air panel.
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Fit the right hand radiator mounting on the subframe.
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Fit the turbocharger hose on the charge air cooler.
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Fit the lower engine cover.
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Lower the car.
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Remove the plugs, replace the sealing washers and the PAD connection to the receiver.
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 system with refrigerant. See
Draining and filling the refrigerant
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| 10. |
Check the performance of the A/C system. See
A/C system performance test
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