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Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting and Connecting From Condenser







Refrigerant Lines, Disconnecting and Connecting from Condenser

Different versions of the condenser are available depending on the vehicle version. Refer to Electronic Parts Catalog (ETKA).

5 cylinder vehicles have a condenser - A - that has an additional double pipe - C - bolted on to the condenser - A -. The double pipe - C - is supplied with the condenser. Refer to the Electronic Parts Catalog. If it necessary to loosen the double pipe - C - from the condenser - A - use the same tightening specification for the screws on the connections as for the screws on the refrigerant lines - D - and - E -.






Removing

- Discharge the refrigerant circuit.

- Remove center noise insulation.

- Disconnect the high pressure sensor (G65) connector - A -.






- Remove bolts - C -.

- Disconnect refrigerant lines - B - and - D - from condenser.

Close all open lines and connections on the condenser with suitable caps (to prevent dirt and moisture from entering the system).

Installing

Installation is the reverse of removal, noting the following:

Coat the O-ring seals lightly with refrigerant oil prior to installation. Refer to=> [ Refrigerant Circuit O-rings ] Refrigerant Circuit O-rings.

Ensure O-ring seals - E - (different versions) are seated correctly in groove - arrow - on respective refrigerant line.

Following attachment, check routing of refrigerant lines on condenser. They must be inserted in holders provided and not make contact with other components.

- Replace O-rings - E -. Version, refer to Electronic Parts Catalog.

- Check fitting pin - G - (not installed at all connections) and connection - F - for damage and proper seating.

- Tighten bolts - C -.

Tightening specification: Bolts on refrigerant line connection on condenser - 12 Nm.

- Discharge and fill the refrigerant circuit.

- Install remaining components.

- Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit. Refer to=> [ A/C System, Operating After Filling Refrigerant Circuit ] A/C System, Operating After Filling Refrigerant Circuit.

Note the information regarding operating the A/C system after filling.