Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair

64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condensor for heating and air conditioning system

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety information for handling R 134a (tetrafluorethane) refrigerant.
Follow safety information for handling refrigerant fluid.







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.

If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: Replace desiccant insert for heating and air conditioning system







Necessary preliminary work:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system are not included in the time value given for this work operation
- Remove front bumper panel.







Remove air ducts (1) on the left and right.







Release screws (1).
Tightening torque 64 53 01AZ.
Remove refrigerant lines (2) from condenser.

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







Release screws (1).
Lift out condenser (2).







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