Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

64 53 550 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 A/C system has been correctly filled.







NOTE:
Follow notes for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace desiccant insert for heating and air conditioning system

IMPORTANT:
The desiccant insert can only be replaced in vehicles with production dates up to 12/08.
In vehicles after 12/08, the heating and air conditioning system capacitor must be replaced.







Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the heating and air conditioning system are not included in the time value given for this job item
- Remove radiator







Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 64 53 1AZ.
Disconnect suction and pressure lines and lay to one side.

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







Release screw (1).
Lever out clamp (2).
Remove capacitor (3) rearwards.

Installation note:
Make sure retaining clips are correctly seated in area (4).







Installation note:
Make sure capacitor (1) is securely seated in area (2).







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

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