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Condenser, B284

Condenser, B284

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 A/C system, see Draining and filling the refrigerant .

3. Raise the car.

4. Remove the spoiler shield.


5. Lower the car.

6. Remove the front bumper shell.

7. Remove the right side cover.


8. Remove the screws holding the receiver to the radiator.

9. Detach the power steering pipe from the charge air cooler.


10. Remove the nuts from the PAD connections.


11. Dismantle the condenser's upper screws.


12. Lift up the condenser from the lower support. At the same time, pull the PAD connections out of the condenser. Plug the openings.

13. Lower the condenser.


To fit


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

2. Fit new seals on the PAD connections.

3. Reposition the condenser. At the same time, attach the PAD connection to the condenser. Fit the condenser to the charge air cooler.


4. Tighten the PAD connection.

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft)


5. Fit the screws holding the receiver to the radiator.


6. Fit the right side cover.

7. Fit the power steering pipe to the charge air cooler.


8. Fit the front bumper shell .

9. Raise the car.

10. Fit the spoiler shield.


11. Lower the car.

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

13. Check the performance of the A/C system. See A/C system performance test .