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Air Conditioning: Removal & Installation Land Rover Range Rover III facelift 2

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REMOVAL

Note. Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-514898) .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Torque: 140 Nm CAUTION: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  5. Refer to «Steering Gear - 5.0L SC V8 - AJ133, LHD AWD»(ref-514865-S32399510632012112600000) .
  6. Torque: 18 Nm CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps. CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.
  7. Torque: 25 Nm
  8. Torques: M8 nut: 9 Nm M8: 25 Nm
  9. Torques: M8 nut: 9 Nm M8: 9 Nm
  10. Torque: 25 Nm

INSTALLATION

  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-514898) .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Torque: 140 Nm CAUTION: LH illustration shown, RH is similar.
  5. Refer to «Steering Gear - 5.0L NA V8 - AJ133, LHD AWD»(ref-514865-S39649856782012112600000) .
  6. Torque: 18 Nm CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps. CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed.
  7. Torque: 25 Nm
  8. See figure CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps. CAUTION: A new O-ring seal is to be installed. Torques: M8 nut: 9 Nm M8: 25 Nm
  9. Torques: M8 nut: 9 Nm M8: 9 Nm
  10. Torque: 25 Nm
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Refer to «SUPERCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - GENERAL PROCEDURES»(ref-514909-S40706025872012112600000)
  4. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-514898) .
  5. Refer to «Hood Latch Panel»(ref-514876) .
  6. Refer to «Air Cleaner RH»(ref-514863-S07834624352012112600000) .
  7. Refer to «Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH»(ref-514863-S04730815532012112600000) .
  8. Torque: 9 Nm
  9. Torque: 8 Nm
  10. Torque: 8 Nm
  11. See figure CAUTION: Always protect the cooling pack elements to prevent accidental damage.
  1. To install reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Refer to «SUPERCHARGER COOLING SYSTEM DRAINING, FILLING AND BLEEDING - GENERAL PROCEDURES»(ref-514909-S40706025872012112600000)
  4. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-514898) .
  5. Refer to «Hood Latch Panel»(ref-514876) .
  6. Refer to «Air Cleaner RH»(ref-514863-S07834624352012112600000) .
  7. Refer to «Air Cleaner Outlet Pipe RH»(ref-514863-S04730815532012112600000) .
  8. Torque: 9 Nm NOTE: Some variation in the illustrations may occur, but the essential information is always correct.
  9. Torque: 8 Nm
  10. Torque: 8 Nm
  11. See figure CAUTION: Always protect the cooling pack elements to prevent accidental damage.
  1. To install reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Refer to «Hood Latch Panel»(ref-514876) .
  1. To install reverse the removal procedure.
WARNINGPersons working on the supplemental restraint system (SRS) must be fully trained and have been issued with the safety guidelines.
WARNINGAllow a period of 10 minutes to elapse after disconnecting the battery before undertaking any work on the SRS.
WARNINGThe SRS electrical connectors are unique. DO NOT force, or attempt to connect electrical connectors to the wrong sockets.
WARNINGThe correct procedures must always be used when working on SRS components.
WARNINGIt is imperative that before any work is undertaken on the SRS system, the appropriate information is read thoroughly.
WARNINGAlways disconnect both battery cables before beginning work on the SRS system. Disconnect the ground cable first. Never reverse connect the battery.
WARNINGTake extra care when handling SRS components.

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  1. Set the footwell duct air outlet to closed.
  2. Make the air bag supplemental restraint system (SRS) safe. Refer to «Standard Workshop Practices»(ref-514852-S21167196072012112600000) .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  4. Remove the heater and evaporator core housing. Refer to «HEATING AND VENTILATION»(ref-514927-S25541393422012112600000) .
  5. Reposition the heater and evaporator core housing for access.
  6. See figure Remove the left-hand footwell duct. Remove the 2 screws.
  7. See figure Remove the thermostatic expansion valve cover. Release the wiring harness from the 2 tangs. Remove the 4 screws.
  8. See figure Remove the right-hand footwell duct. Remove the 4 screws. Remove the clip.
  9. Disconnect the footwell duct actuator electrical connector.
  10. Release the evaporator temperature sensor from the heater and evaporator core housing.
  11. See figure Remove the heater and evaporator core housing lower cover. Remove the 7 screws. Remove the 4 clips.
  12. See figure CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the 2 air conditioning (A/C) pipe clamps. Release the A/C pipes. Remove and discard the O-rings.
  13. Remove the evaporator core.
  1. Install the evaporator core.
  2. Install the thermostatic expansion valve. Clean the component mating faces. Lubricate and install the new O-rings. Install the A/C pipes. Install the 2 A/C pipe clamps. Tighten the screws to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
  3. Install the heater and evaporator core housing lower cover. Install the screws. Install the clips.
  4. Install the evaporator temperature sensor to the heater and evaporator core housing.
  5. Connect the footwell duct actuator electrical connector.
  6. Install the right-hand footwell duct. Install the screws. Install the clip.
  7. Install the thermostatic expansion valve cover. Install the screws. Secure the wiring harness to the tangs.
  8. Install the left-hand footwell duct. Install the screws.
  9. Reposition the heater and evaporator core housing for access.
  10. Install the heater and evaporator core housing. Refer to «HEATING AND VENTILATION»(ref-514927-S25541393422012112600000) .
  11. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. See «Condenser Core - 5.0L NA V8 - AJ133»(ref-514911-S15253905912012112600000) .
  3. See figure NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

Note. Removal steps in this procedure may contain installation details.

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. See «Condenser Core - 5.0L SC V8 - AJ133»(ref-514911-S33220740772012112600000) .
  3. See figure NOTE: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps.
  1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.

ALL VEHICLES

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .
  2. Remove the plenum chamber. Refer to «Plenum Chamber»(ref-514856-S27626766252012112600000) .
  3. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-514898) .

ALL VEHICLES

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  1. See figure CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps. Disconnect the A/C pipes. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
  2. See figure NOTE: LH illustration shown, RH is similar. Remove the floor console extension trim panel. Remove the screw. Release the 2 clips.

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES

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  1. See figure Release the driver side closing trim panel. Remove the 4 screws. Remove the clip.
  2. See figure Remove the driver side closing trim panel. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors. Release the vehicle diagnostic socket.
  3. Remove the right-hand front footwell duct. Remove the 2 screws.

LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES

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  1. See figure Remove the passenger side closing trim panel. Remove the 3 screws. Remove the electrical connector.
  2. See figure Remove the passenger side footwell duct. Remove the screw.

ALL VEHICLES

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  1. See figure Remove the thermostatic expansion valve cover. Release the wiring harness from the 2 tangs. Remove the 4 screws.
  2. See figure CAUTION: Make sure that all openings are sealed. Use new blanking caps. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the 2 A/C pipe clamps. Remove the A/C pipes. Remove and discard the O-rings.

ALL VEHICLES

  1. Install the thermostatic expansion valve. Remove the blanking caps from the ports. Clean the component mating faces. Lubricate and install the new O-rings. Install the A/C pipes. Install the 2 A/C pipe clamps. Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
  2. Install the thermostatic expansion valve cover. Install the 4 screws. Secure the wiring harness to the tangs.

RIGHT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES

  1. Install the right-hand front footwell duct. Install the screws.
  2. Install the driver side closing trim panel. Connect the electrical connectors. Attach the vehicle diagnostic socket.
  3. Secure the driver side closing trim panel. Install the screws. Install the clip.

LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES

  1. Install the passenger side closing trim panel. Connect the electrical connector. Install the screws.
  2. Install the passenger side footwell duct. Install the screw.
  3. Install the floor console extension trim panel. Secure the clips. Install the screw.
  4. Connect the A/C pipes. Remove the blanking caps from the ports. Clean the component mating faces. Lubricate and install the new O-rings. Install the A/C pipes. Tighten the bolts to 6 Nm (4 lb.ft).
  5. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-514898) .
  6. Install the plenum chamber. Refer to «Plenum Chamber»(ref-514856-S27626766252012112600000) .
  7. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-514850) .

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