Removing and Installing Compressor-Condenser Line In Area of Engine

Removing And Installing Compressor-condenser Line In Area Of Engine

Technical values







Preliminary work

Preliminary work on compressor-condenser line
Drain refrigerant.
Remove drive belt.
Unscrew compressor from engine block.

Removing compressor-condenser 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 -2- on the compressor.







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

Installing compressor-condenser 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 fasten with the fastening screw -3-.
- Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)







2. Push the line on and fasten it with the fastening screw -2-.
- Tightening torque: 21 Nm (16 ftlb.)

Subsequent work

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