Evaporator high-pressure pipe (V6)
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Evaporator high-pressure pipe (V6)
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The evaporator's high-pressure pipe consists of two pipes running from the receiver via a joint by the RH structural member behind the RH headlamp to the expansion valve.
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Place the car on a lift.
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Detach the inlet hose with mass air flow sensor, without unplugging the connector, and place it on one side.
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4.
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Detach the front end of the high-pressure pipe from the joint of the RH structural member behind the RH headlamp. Plug the openings.
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Detach the pipe from the receiver and plug the openings.
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Important
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If the desiccant container has been open for more than 15 minutes in total, it should be changed.
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7.
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Loosen the pipe from the holders on the subframe and remove it.
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Note
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Make a note of how the pipe is positioned before removing it.
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8.
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Lower the car to the floor.
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9.
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Loosen and push aside the power-steering oil container.
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10.
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Detach the rear end of the high-pressure pipe from the expansion valve.
Plug the openings.
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Loosen the high-pressure pipe from the holders on the structural member.
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12.
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Carefully lift out the high-pressure pipe.
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Position the rear end of the high-pressure pipe.
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Remove the plugs. Replace and lubricate the O-rings on the high-pressure pipe with synthetic vaseline, part no. 30 15 286.
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Connect the high-pressure pipe to the expansion valve.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 lbf ft)
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4.
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Fasten the pipe with the holders on the structural member.
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Fit the power-steering oil container.
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6.
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Position the front end of the high-pressure pipe.
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Note
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Start by inserting the right-hand end of the pipe from left to right down under the compressor. If the pipe is located correctly, it should now fall in place.
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7.
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Remove the plugs. Replace and lubricate the O-rings on both ends of the high-pressure pipe with synthetic vaseline, part no. 30 15 286.
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Connect the pipe's PAD connector to the receiver.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 lbf ft)
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10.
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Fasten the pipe with the holders on the subframe.
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Adjust the oil level in the compressor. See
Filling and adjustment of compressor oil
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Connect the high-pressure pipe to the joint on the console behind the right-hand headlamp.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 lbf ft)
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12.
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Fit the inlet hose with mass air flow sensor.
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