Condenser
Condenser |
To remove |
1. |
Drain the AC system of refrigerant.
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2. |
Remove the grille.
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3. |
Remove the horn.
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4. |
Remove the direction indicator on the left-hand side.
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5. |
Remove the headlamp on the left-hand side of the car.
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6. |
Cars with a turbo engine: Remove the charge air cooler and the pipe between the charge air cooler and intake manifold. See Service Manual 2:4 "Exhaust system, cooling system, turbo system".
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7. |
Unplug the connector from the receiver's pressure switch (two pressure switches in hot climate markets).
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8. |
Remove the condenser's two retaining bolts and lift out the condenser.
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9. |
Remove the bolt in the receiver's PAD connection. Plug the openings.
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To fit |
1. |
Suspend the condenser in position and tighten the two retaining bolts.
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2. |
Fit new O-rings on the pipes connected to the receiver. Lubricate the O-rings with synthetic vaseline.
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3. |
Fit the hoses in the PAD connection and tighten the bolt.
Tightening torque: 9 Nm (6.6 lbf ft) |
4. |
Plug in the connector on the receiver's pressure switch (two pressure switches in hot-climate countries).
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5. |
Cars with a turbo engine: Refit the charge air cooler. See Service Manual 2:4 "Exhaust system, cooling system, turbo system".
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6. |
Fill up with compressor oil, carry out vacuum pumping of the AC system and fill up with refrigerant.
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