PRE-RELEASE
Compressor (4-cyl diesel)
| Compressor (4-cyl diesel) |
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To avoid contaminating the system, clean the area around the parts to be removed. Contaminants and dirt can seriously affect the function and service life of the system. |
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Place the car on a lift.
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Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system. See
Draining and filling of refrigerant
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Remove the RH headlamp and direction indicator. See
Headlamps
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Loosen the clip of the A/C compressor connector located on the RH structure/console behind the RH headlamp. Remove the connector.
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Raise the car.
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Remove the front and lower engine covers.
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Remove the RH side cover.
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Unload the Poly-V-belt and hang it up.
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Remove the screws of the high and lower pressure pipes from the A/C compressor. Plug the pipes and the compressor.
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Remove the A/C compressor retaining screws.
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Remove the A/C compressor by lifting it by the attaching hook and rotating it forward. Pass the compressor through the hole in the subframe.
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| To fit |
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Adjust the oil level. See
Filling and adjustment of compressor oil
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Fit the A/C compressor in place and tighten the retaining screws.
Tightening torque: 24 Nm (18 lbf ft) 
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Lubricate and fit a new O-ring on the low pressure pipe of the A/C compressor. Fit the low pressure pipe.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) |
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Lubricate and fit a new O-ring on the high pressure pipe of the A/C compressor. Fit the high pressure pipe.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 lbf ft) |
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Fit the Poly-V-belt.
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Fit the RH side cover.
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Fit the lower and front engine covers.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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Plug in the A/C compressor connector and fit the connector with clips in the holder on the structure/console behind the RH headlamp.
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Fit the RH direction indicator and headlamp. See
Headlamps
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| 11. |
Evacuate the A/C system and refill with refrigerant. See
Draining and filling of refrigerant
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Running in the compressor to distribute the compressor oil in the system:
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- Activate the A/C and let it run for at least 2 minutes at an engine speed of <1500 rpm.
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Test the A/C system, see
Performance test, A/C system
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