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A/C compressor, D223L

A/C compressor, D223L

Important

The A/C receiver and the compressor oil absorb moisture from the air, which can then not be removed. Plug all connections that are opened immediately.


To remove


1. Put the car on a lift.

2. Drain the refrigerant from the car. See Draining and filling the refrigerant .

3. Raise the car.

4. Dismantle the front and rear lower engine covers.


5. Loosen the 3 nuts from the right front wing liner.

6. Release the belt tensioner, use 83 96 095 Release tool, belt circuit B207E/L and take off the multigroove V-belt.


7. Dismantle the A/C compressor's connector.


8. Dismantle the high and low pressure pipes' PAD connection from the A/C compressor. Plug the openings.

9. Dismantle the screws from the A/C compressor.

10. Lift out the A/C compressor.


To fit


1. Adjust the oil quantity in the A/C system. See Filling and adjusting the compressor oil .

2. Move the A/C compressor into position and fit the A/C compressor.


Tightening torque 24 Nm (18 lbf ft)

3. Remove the plugs, replace the sealing washers and fit the high and low pressure pipes' PAD connection to the A/C compressor.

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft)

4. Connect the A/C compressor's connector.

5. Fit and tension the multigroove V-belt


6. Fit the 3 nuts from the right front wing liner.


7. Fit the front and rear lower engine covers.

8. Lower the car.

9. Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system with refrigerant. See Draining and filling the refrigerant .

10. Running in the compressor to distribute the compressor oil around the system:

- - Activate the A/C and allow it to run for at least 2 minutes at an engine speed of <1350 rpm.

11. Test the A/C system. See A/C system performance test .