Remove air conditioning compressor

CAUTION: Refrigerant circuit under high pressure.
Injury hazard!

Note and follow the manufacturer safety instructions on containers.
Avoid contact with refrigerant; wear safety goggles and hand protection.
For additional information see: 64 50 HANDLING REFRIGERANT and 64 50 NOTES on air conditioning repair work

Preliminary work

Suction the AIR CONDITIONING .
Remove the acoustic COVER .
Remove intake silencer HOUSING .
Remove the top engine compartment COVER .
Remove the top right engine compartment COVER .
Remove the left and right front-end STRUT
Remove front CROSS CONNECTION .
Remove the rear top CROSS CONNECTION .
Remove fan COWL .
Remove the front left and right WHEELS .
Remove the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION/FRONT THRUST FIELD .
Remove the UNDERBODY PROTECTION of the steering gear and thrust field respectively.
Remove the STIFFENING PLATE .
Release the front axle support ANTI-ROLL BAR
If installed: release the ACTIVE STABILIZER (additional work for ARS).
Release the tie rod on the left and right from the SWIVEL BEARING .
Remove UNIVERSAL JOINT .
Remove the STEERING GEAR .

NOTE: RISK OF DAMAGE External damage to air conditioning compressor. Excessive force applied during removal will result in damage to the air conditioning compressor.

Remove the air conditioning compressor without damaging it and without applying external force.
Avoid impacts/knocks to plastic belt pulley (caused by tools, contact with base).
Return faulty air conditioning compressors in their original packaging only.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Perform WHEEL ALIGNMENT after installation.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
If mechanical failure of the air conditioning compressor occurs resulting in chips entering the refrigerant circuit, replace the following parts: air conditioning compressor, air conditioning condenser with desiccant insert, line to air conditioning condenser and refrigerant oil.

NOTE: TECHNICAL INFORMATION
Vehicle programing/coding must be performed after installation.
For additional information see: 61 00... PROGRAMING/ENCODING control unit(s)

NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.

Unclip the cover (1) in this area (2) and remove in the direction of the arrow.

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Unlock the detents (1).
Slide the air duct (2) in the arrow direction and remove.

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Unlock and disconnect connector (1).

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Open the holder (3).
Loosen the screw (1) and remove the refrigerant line (2).

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Open the holder (1).

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Loosen screw (1).
Remove the refrigerant line (2).

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CAUTION:
Component with preload.
Injury hazard!
- Reduce preload as far as possible before disassembly. Relieve component.
Raise the preloading on the belt tensioner (1) in the arrow direction.
Remove drive belt (2) from the air conditioning compressor and the tensioning pulley.
Unlock and disconnect connector (1).

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Loosen screws (1).
Guide out the air conditioning compressor (2) forward slightly.

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Loosen screws (1).
Take off refrigerant line (2).
Remove the air conditioning compressor (3) toward the bottom.

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