THIS METHOD CONSISTS OF
See PIPE/HOSE BETWEEN COMPRESSOR AND CONDENSER (PRESSURE SIDE), REPLACING
See PIPE/HOSE BETWEEN COMPRESSOR AND RECEIVER (SUCTION SIDE), REPLACING
Remove
- the rear/upper pipe/hose connector (1) on the compressor.
- the front bumper cover. See «COVER BUMPER FRONT»(ref-466905-S37066065782012042500000)
Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the rear connector (1) to the condenser, to the left of the right-hand headlamp as shown.
Route the pipe/hose down to the compressor under the vehicle.
Note. For tightening torques, see TIGHTENING TORQUE .
Place the pipe/hose for the compressor in position by the upper connector to the condenser.
Install
- the pipe coupling, 1 M8. Ensure that the O-rings are securely located between the condenser and the pipe/hose. Tighten the screw
- the pipe coupling by the compressor, 1 M8. Make sure the O-rings are securely located. Tighten the screw
Carry out finishing work. See FINISHING .
Remove the lower/front pipe/hose connector (2) on the compressor.
Lower the vehicle.
Disconnect the pipe/hose connector to the receiver adjacent to the power steering fluid reservoir as shown
Route the pipe/hose down to the compressor under the vehicle.
Note. For tightening torques, see TIGHTENING TORQUE .
Place the pipe/hose for the compressor in position by the upper connector to the receiver.
Install
- the pipe coupling, 1 M8. Ensure that the O-rings are securely located between the receiver and the pipe/hose. Tighten the screw.
- the pipe coupling by the compressor, 1 M8. Make sure the O-rings are securely located. Tighten the screw.
Carry out finishing work. See FINISHING .
Vacuum pump the air conditioning (A/C) system. See VACUUM PUMPING .
Fill the AC-system with refrigerant acc. to REFRIGERANT, FILLING .
Leak trace the air conditioning (A/C) system. See LEAK DETECTION, TRACER AGENT or LEAK TRACING, ELECTRONIC LEAK TRACER .
Install the shield under the vehicle with 7 clips as shown.
Carry out a performance test on the climate control unit. See CLIMATE CONTROL SYSTEM, CHECK .
Install the front bumper cover. See COVER BUMPER FRONT .