General Information

Condenser

Special tools:
999 5474 RADIATOR PROTECTION 999 5474 Radiator Protection

General

Warning! Follow the safety instructions for work on the heating and ventilation system. See Refrigerant, safety regulations Technician Safety Information.

Read the instructions about slow and large leaks. See Oil in the air conditioning (A/C) system. Checking The Oil In The Air Conditioning (A/C) System

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

Drain the refrigerant from the system according to Draining Draining.

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 RADIATOR PROTECTION 999 5474 Radiator Protection 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 according to Pipes and hoses Removal and Replacement.