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

Automatic HVAC System 27 illustrations ~2011 words

INSTALLATION

  1. Install the A/C compressor. Install the upper front bolt.
  2. Secure the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  3. Secure the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  4. Secure the accessory drive belt. Rotate the tensioner assembly counter-clockwise.
  5. Install the radiator splash shield. Refer to «Radiator Splash Shield»(ref-522604-S29075290552013011500000) .
  6. Connect the refrigerant lines to A/C compressor. Clean the component mating faces. Install the new O-ring seals. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  7. Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
  8. Install the air cleaner. Refer to «Air Cleaner»(ref-522607-S30905380822013011500000) .
  9. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-522646-S33588730062013011500000) .
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

REMOVAL

  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-522646-S33588730062013011500000) .
  3. Remove the air cleaner. Refer to «Air Cleaner»(ref-522609-S06336868862013011500000) .
  4. Disconnect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
  5. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Remove the radiator splash shield. Refer to «Radiator Splash Shield»(ref-522604-S29075290552013011500000) .
  8. Release the accessory drive belt. Rotate the tensioner assembly counter-clockwise. Release the accessory drive belt from the power steering pump pulley.
  9. Release the A/C compressor. Fully loosen the upper front bolt. Remove the remaining 2 bolts.
  10. Reposition the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Remove the 2 bolts.
  11. Remove the A/C compressor. Remove the bolt.
  1. Install the A/C compressor. Install the upper front bolt.
  2. Secure the A/C compressor mounting bracket. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  3. Secure the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolts to 25 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  4. Secure the accessory drive belt. Rotate the tensioner assembly counter-clockwise.
  5. Install the radiator splash shield. Refer to «Radiator Splash Shield»(ref-522604-S29075290552013011500000) .
  6. Connect the refrigerant lines to A/C compressor. Clean the component mating faces. Install the new O-ring seals. Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  7. Connect the A/C clutch electrical connector.
  8. Install the air cleaner. Refer to «Air Cleaner»(ref-522609-S06336868862013011500000) .
  9. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-522646-S33588730062013011500000) .
  10. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

ALL VEHICLES

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-522646-S33588730062013011500000) .
  3. Raise and support the vehicle.
  4. Remove the power steering pump. Refer to «Power Steering Pump - 3.6L (TdV8) Diesel»(ref-522608-S19770384302013011500000) .
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt idler pulley. Refer to «Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley»(ref-522633) or Refer to «Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley»(ref-522634) .
  6. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  7. Disconnect the A/C compressor low-pressure refrigerant line. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove the bracket. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  8. Disconnect the A/C compressor high-pressure refrigerant line. Remove the bolt. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  9. Remove the LH front wheel and tire. Refer to «Wheel and Tire»(ref-522602-S02650896242013011500000) .
  10. Remove the engine undershield. Refer to «Engine Undershield»(ref-522604-S24326226122013011500000) . LEFT-HAND DRIVE VEHICLES
  11. Release the universal joint from the steering gear. Remove and discard the bolt.
  12. Disconnect the steering gear electrical connector.
  13. Reposition the steering gear. Remove and discard the 2 bolts. Remove and discard the 2 nuts.
  14. Disconnect the charge air cooler LH inlet hose. Release the clip.
  15. Remove the A/C compressor rear bolt.
  16. Remove the A/C compressor. Remove the 2 bolts.
  17. Remove the A/C compressor low-pressure refrigerant line. Remove the bolt. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  1. Install the A/C compressor low-pressure refrigerant line. Install a new O-ring seal. Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  2. Install the A/C compressor. Loosely install the 2 A/C compressor front bolts.
  3. Install the A/C compressor rear bolt. Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  4. Connect the charge air cooler LH inlet hose. Tighten the clip.
  5. Reposition the steering gear. Install the bolts. Tighten the new nuts to 100 Nm (74 lb.ft).
  6. Connect the steering gear electrical connector.
  7. Connect the universal joint to the steering gear. Tighten the new bolt to 24 Nm (18 lb.ft).
  8. Install the engine undershield. Refer to «Engine Undershield»(ref-522604-S24326226122013011500000) .
  9. Install the LH front wheel and tire. Refer to «Wheel and Tire»(ref-522602-S02650896242013011500000) .
  10. Tighten the A/C compressor front bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  11. Connect the A/C compressor refrigerant lines. Install new O-ring seals. Install the bracket. Tighten the bolts to 23 Nm (17 lb.ft).
  12. Connect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
  13. Install the accessory drive belt idler pulley. Refer to «Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley»(ref-522633) or Refer to «Accessory Drive Belt Idler Pulley»(ref-522634) .
  14. Install the power steering pump. Refer to «Power Steering Pump - 3.6L (TdV8) Diesel»(ref-522608-S19770384302013011500000) .
  15. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-522646-S33588730062013011500000) .
  16. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to «Radiator»(ref-522612-S21812577902013011500000) .
  4. Remove the condenser core. Remove the Torx screw.
  1. Install the condenser core. Tighten the Torx screw.
  2. Install the radiator assembly. Refer to «Radiator»(ref-522612-S21812577902013011500000) .
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the radiator assembly. Refer to «Radiator»(ref-522612-S21812577902013011500000) .
  4. Remove the condenser core. Remove the Torx screw.
  1. Install the condenser core. Tighten the Torx screw.
  2. Install the radiator assembly. Refer to «Radiator»(ref-522612-S21812577902013011500000) .
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

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-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the fuel cooler radiator.
  4. Remove the power steering fluid cooler. Refer to «Power Steering Fluid Cooler - 3.6L (TdV8) Diesel»(ref-522608-S01616831472013011500000) .
  5. Remove the condenser core. Remove the 3 bolts.
  6. Remove the receiver drier. Remove the receiver drier support bracket clamp. Remove the bolt. Remove the clamp. Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
  1. Install the receiver drier. Install new O-ring seals. Install the clamps. Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  2. Install the condenser core. Tighten the bolts to 8 Nm (6 lb.ft).
  3. Install the fuel cooler radiator.
  4. Install the power steering fluid cooler. Refer to «Power Steering Fluid Cooler - 3.6L (TdV8) Diesel»(ref-522608-S01616831472013011500000) .
  5. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Remove the hood latch panel. Refer to «Hood Latch Panel»(ref-522680-S15769310662013011500000) .
  3. Remove the radiator grille support. Refer to «Radiator Grille Support»(ref-522604-S07894447012013011500000) .
  4. Remove the condenser cooling fan. Disconnect the electrical connector. Release from the 4 clips.
  1. Install the condenser cooling fan. Secure with the clips. Connect the electrical connector.
  2. Install the radiator grille support. Refer to «Radiator Grille Support»(ref-522604-S07894447012013011500000) .
  3. Install the hood latch panel. Refer to «Hood Latch Panel»(ref-522680-S15769310662013011500000) .
  4. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the cooling module. Refer to «Cooling Module»(ref-522611) or Refer to «Cooling Module»(ref-522612) .
  4. Remove the condenser fan. Release the 4 clips.
  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-522635-S23526449972013011500000) .
  3. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  4. Remove the heater and evaporator core housing. Refer to «Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing»(ref-522676-S29746797252013011500000) .
  5. Reposition the heater and evaporator core housing for access.
  6. Remove the left-hand footwell duct. Remove the 2 screws.
  7. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve cover. Release the wiring harness from the 2 tangs. Remove the 4 screws.
  8. 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. Remove the heater and evaporator core housing lower cover. Remove the 7 screws. Remove the 4 clips.
  12. 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 «Heater Core and Evaporator Core Housing»(ref-522676-S29746797252013011500000) .
  11. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Raise and support the vehicle.
  3. Remove the condenser core. See «CONDENSER CORE - 3.6L (TDV8) DIESEL»(ref-522630-S31741311232013011500000) .
  4. Remove the receiver drier. Remove the receiver drier support bracket clamp. Remove the bolt. Remove the clamp. Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
  1. Install the receiver drier. Install new O-ring seals. Install the clamps. Tighten the bolt to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).
  2. Install the condenser core. See «CONDENSER CORE - 3.6L (TDV8) DIESEL»(ref-522630-S31741311232013011500000) .
  3. Connect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

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  1. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .
  2. Remove the plenum chamber. Refer to «Plenum Chamber»(ref-522610-S02220757382013011500000) .
  3. Recover the air conditioning (A/C) refrigerant. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-522646-S33588730062013011500000) .
  4. Disconnect the A/C pipes. Remove the 2 bolts. Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.
  5. Remove the floor console extension trim panel. Remove the screw. Release the 2 clips.
  6. Release the driver side closing trim panel. Remove the 4 screws. Remove the clip.
  7. Remove the driver side closing trim panel. Disconnect the 2 electrical connectors. Release the vehicle diagnostic socket.
  8. Remove the right-hand front footwell duct. Remove the 2 screws.
  9. Remove the passenger side closing trim panel. Remove the 3 screws. Remove the electrical connector.
  10. Remove the passenger side footwell duct. Remove the screw.
  11. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve cover. Release the wiring harness from the 2 tangs. Remove the 4 screws.
  12. 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.
  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.
  3. Install the right-hand front footwell duct. Install the screws.
  4. Install the driver side closing trim panel. Connect the electrical connectors. Attach the vehicle diagnostic socket.
  5. Secure the driver side closing trim panel. Install the screws. Install the clip.
  6. Install the passenger side closing trim panel. Connect the electrical connector. Install the screws.
  7. Install the passenger side footwell duct. Install the screw.
  8. Install the floor console extension trim panel. Secure the clips. Install the screw.
  9. 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).
  10. Recharge the A/C system. Refer to «Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging»(ref-522646-S33588730062013011500000) .
  11. Install the plenum chamber. Refer to «Plenum Chamber»(ref-522610-S02220757382013011500000) .
  12. Disconnect the battery ground cable. Refer to «Specifications»(ref-522601-S06524472732013011500000) .

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