Removing and Installing Condenser

Removing And Installing Condenser

Tools






Technical values








Removing condenser












1. Unscrew the two fastening screws -1- holding the air guide for the condenser.
2. Pull the air guide forward and disengage it at the condenser -A-.

INFORMATION:
- When loosening or tightening the refrigerant lines with line connections, always counter with the special tool assembly tool 9822 if possible.
- When loosening or tightening the refrigerant lines with connections to air-conditioning components (e.g. condenser), always counter with a size 21 open-ended wrench if possible.







3. Unscrew the two fastening screws -2- for the refrigerant lines.
4. Unscrew fastening screw -3-, lift the condenser and disengage from radiator bracket.

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.
- Close off all lines and connections using suitable plugs during removal.







5. Unclip the condenser from the four brackets -A- and lift it out of the retaining bracket -arrow-.

Installing condenser







1. Insert condenser into the retaining bracket and clip it into place -A-.







2. Engage the condenser on the radiator bracket and secure with the fastening screw -3-. - Tightening torque: 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)


INFORMATION:
- When loosening or tightening the refrigerant lines with line connections, always counter with the special tool assembly tool 9822 if possible.
- When loosening or tightening the refrigerant lines with connections to air-conditioning components (e.g. condenser), always counter with a size 21 open-ended wrench if possible.
- 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.
- Close off all lines and connections using suitable plugs during removal.

3. Carefully insert the refrigerant lines into the condenser and secure with the fastening screws -2-. - Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)







4. Engage air guide on condenser -A- and screw down using the two fastening screws -1-. - Tightening torque: 4 Nm (3 ftlb.)