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888319 Removing and Installing Pressure Line In Vehicle


WM 888319 Removing and installing pressure line in vehicle

Technical values





Preliminary work

1. Remove rear side trim panel. -> 700319 Removing and installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment - section on "Removing" 700319 Removing and installing rear luggage compartment side-trim panel
2. Unscrew auxiliary air-conditioning unit. -> 881019 Removing and installing auxiliary air-conditioning unit Service and Repair

Removing pressure line in vehicle

CAUTION

Danger of injury from contact with the refrigerant

-> Observe safety regulations when working with refrigerant. -> 80 Safety regulations for working on air-conditioned vehicles and dealing with refrigerant R134a





Overview of pressure line in vehicle

1. Remove refrigerant by suction. -> 870317 Adding refrigerant and removing by suction - section on "Draining" Service and Repair
2. Raise the auxiliary air-conditioning unit and unscrew both fastening screws -1-.





Unscrewing fastening screws and removing pressure lines

3. Remove the pressure line -Arrows- and seal with plugs.

Installing pressure line in vehicle

1. Remove the plugs on the pressure line, check the O-rings and replace if in doubt.





Installing and screwing down pressure lines

2. Raise the auxiliary air-conditioning unit and push the pressure line onto the connections -arrow- and screw down with both fastening screws -1-. => Tightening torque: 12 Nm (9.0 ftlb.)
3. Ensure that the water drain is connected to the drain when fitting the auxiliary air-conditioning unit.





Holding auxiliary air-conditioning unit and connecting water drain

Subsequent work

1. Fill in refrigerant. -> 870317 Adding refrigerant and removing by suction - section on "Filling" Service and Repair
2. Screw down auxiliary air-conditioning unit. -> 881019 Removing and installing auxiliary air-conditioning unit Service and Repair
3. Install rear side trim panel. -> 700319 Removing and installing side trim panel for rear luggage compartment - section on "Installing" 700319 Removing and installing rear luggage compartment side-trim panel