Procedures

Condenser

Special Tools: 999 5474

General

WARNING: Follow the safety instructions for work on the heating and ventilation system.

Read the instructions about slow and large leaks.

NOTE: Always use new O-rings lubricated with air conditioning (A/C) compressor oil.

Drain the refrigerant from the system.

Removing the pipe between the refrigerant reservoir and the condenser







- Remove the clamp from the battery.
- Remove the mounting screws.
- Carefully remove the pipe.
- Seal the openings.

Removing The Condenser







- Remove the upper support for the radiator (4x bolts).
- Disconnect the pipe from the condenser. Plug the openings.
- Remove the two mounting screws from the condenser.
- Position radiator protection 999 5474 between the condenser and the radiator on the right side (there is a risk that the radiator will be damaged by the support).
- Lift up the radiator slightly and push it towards the cylinder block (press at the bottom of the radiator).
- Lift the condenser. Remove it with a twisting movement.

Installing The Condenser







- Transfer the components (foam, rubber etc.) to the new condenser.
- Position the condenser. Tighten to 10 Nm.
- Secure the radiator at the support. Tighten to 10 Nm.
- Remove the seals.
- Lubricate the new O-rings with compressor oil.
- Install the pipes. Tighten the pipes. Tighten to 25 Nm.

Filling And Checking
Fill and check the system.