Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

64 53 551 Removing And Installing Or Replacing Capacitor For Heating And Air Conditioning System

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Danger of injury.
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.

Read and comply with safety instructions:
- Handling R 134a tetrafluorethane refrigerant
- Handling refrigerant fluid







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.

Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.

Follow notes for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.

If air conditioning is open for longer than 24 hours: replace desiccant insert for air conditioning







Necessary preliminary work:
- Drain off air conditioning system
- Remove fan cowl with electric fan







Release screw (1).
Release screws (2) on refrigerant lines (3).
Tightening torque 64 53 3AZ.
Remove refrigerant lines (3) from condenser.

Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to install sealing rings without damaging them.







Release screws (1).
Remove radiator (2) from guides.







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
The fins on the radiator and condenser should not be damaged.

Position radiator (1) as illustrated.
Carefully feed out condenser (2) upwards.







After installation:
- Evacuate and fill heating and air conditioning system