The compressor's high-pressure hose
The compressor's high-pressure hose |
To remove |
Important | ||
Both the receiver and the compressor oil absorb moisture from the air which cannot be removed. All connections which are opened should therefore be plugged immediately. |
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1. |
Drain the AC system of refrigerant.
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2. |
Remove the grille and the left-hand headlamp.
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3. |
Remove the screw securing the high-pressure pipe to the compressor.
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4. |
Plug the openings.
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5. |
Cars with a turbo engine:
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5.a. |
Remove the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle body.
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5.b. |
Remove the hose between the charge air cooler and the turbo unit.
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6. |
Remove the high-pressure pipe from the clip on the front cross-member.
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7. |
Remove the bolt from the PAD connection adjacent to the receiver.
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8. |
Remove the compressor's high-pressure pipe and plug the openings.
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9. |
Lift up the high-pressure pipe.
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To fit |
1. |
Fit the high-pressure pipe in place.
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2. |
Lubricate new O-rings with synthetic vaseline and fit them on the pipes at the receiver's PAD connection.
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3. |
Remove the plug from the receiver and fit the high-pressure pipe in place.
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4. |
Tighten the bolt in the PAD connection.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.6 lbf ft) |
5. |
Lubricate a new O-ring with synthetic vaseline and fit it on the high-pressure pipe at the compressor end.
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6. |
Fit the high-pressure pipe in place in the compressor and tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque: 20 Nm (14.8 lbf ft) |
7. |
Press the high-pressure hose in the clip on the front cross-member.
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8. |
Cars with a turbo engine:
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8.a. |
Fit the hose between the charge air cooler and the turbo unit and tighten the hose clips.
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8.b. |
Fit the hose between the charge air cooler and the throttle body and tighten the hose clips.
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9. |
Fill up with compressor oil, carry out vacuum pumping of the AC system and fill up with refrigerant.
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10. |
Refit the left-hand headlamp.
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11. |
Refit the grille.
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