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Receiver

Receiver

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. Remove the upper engine cover.


4. Dismantle the PAD connection from the receiver. Plug the openings.


5. Raise the car.

6. Remove the lower engine cover.


7. Remove the turbocharger hose from the charger air cooler. Move the hose to one side.


8. Loosen the right hand radiator mounting from the subframe.

9. Dismantle the receiver.


To fit


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

2. Fit the receiver. Take care so that the receiver pipe aligns correctly in the air panel.


3. Fit the right hand radiator mounting on the subframe.

4. Fit the turbocharger hose on the charge air cooler.

5. Fit the lower engine cover.


6. Lower the car.

7. Remove the plugs, replace the sealing washers and the PAD connection to the receiver.


Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft)

8. Fit the upper engine cover.


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

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