Removing and Installing Compressor-Evaporator Line

Removing And Installing Compressor/Evaporator Line

Technical values







Preliminary work

Preliminary work on compressor/evaporator line
Drain refrigerant.
Remove drive belt.
Unscrew compressor from engine block.

Removing compressor/evaporator line

INFORMATION:
- Close off all lines and connections using suitable plugs during removal.
- Before re-installing the component, check the O-rings of the refrigerant lines for damage and replaced them if necessary.












1. Unscrew the fastening screw -1- on the compressor.







2. Unscrew the fastening screw -3- at the disconnection point and remove the line from the engine compartment.

Installing compressor/evaporator line

INFORMATION:
- Before re-installing the component, check the O-rings of the refrigerant lines for damage and replaced them if necessary.
- Wet the O-rings of the refrigerant lines with refrigerant oil.
- Do not open the plugs for the lines and connections until shortly before installation.







1. Carefully insert the line into the engine-compartment disconnection point and secure with the fastening screw -3-. - Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.5 ft-lb.)







2. Push the line on and secure it with the fastening screw -1-. - Tightening torque: 21 Nm (16 ft-lb.)

Subsequent work

Subsequent work on compressor/evaporator line
Screw compressor to engine block.
Install drive belt.
Fill in refrigerant.