Pipe/Hose Compressor, Replacing

Pipe/hose compressor, replacing

As the illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and/or models, some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparations

Warning! Follow the safety instructions for work on air conditioning systems. See Refrigerant, safety regulations Technician Safety Information.

Read the instructions covering slow and fast leaks. See Oil Air Conditioning (A/C) System, Filling
Always plug the pipes and couplings when working on the climate control system.
Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, draining Refrigerant, Draining.

Removing the pipe/hose from the compressor - condenser




Remove the charge air hose on the right-hand side.
Disconnect the pipe/hose from the compressor.

Remove:
- 1 screw from the hose/pipe coupling between the compressor and the condenser (see the illustration)
- the left-hand headlamp. See Headlight/bulb, replacing Headlight/Bulb, Replacing Headlight/bulb, replacing Headlight/Bulb, Replacing
- the pipe from the retaining clip on the condenser. Carefully put the pipe to one side.




- the splashguard under the car.

Removing the pipe/hose from the compressor - junction block on the side member

Remove:
- the charge air hose on the right-hand side
- the pipe / hose from the compressor to the junction block.

Installing the pipe/hose on the compressor - condenser

Note! For tightening torques, see [1][2]Body and Frame

Note! Always use new O-rings lubricated with compressor oil.

Position the pipe/hose in the mounting on the condenser and pipe coupling.
Install 1 M8 screw. Tighten.
Position the pipe and hose connection on the compressor.

Install:
- 1 M8 screw. Tighten
- the charge air hose on the right-hand side.

Installing the pipe/hose on the compressor - junction block on the side member
Install the pipe/hose from the compressor to the junction block.

Note! Ensure that the pipe/hose is in front of the electrical ducts.

Install the charge air hose on the right-hand side.

Finishing
Vacuum pump the air conditioning (A/C) system. See Vacuum pumping Vacuum Pumping.
Fill the air conditioning (A/C) system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, filling Refrigerant, Filling.
Leak trace the air conditioning (A/C) system. See Leak tracing, fluorescent tracing agent / UV lamp Leak Tracing, Fluorescent Tracing Agent/UV Lamp or Leak tracing, electronic leak tracer Leak Tracing, Electronic Leak Tracer.