Installing air conditioning condenser

• Correctly position the air conditioning condenser (2) and slide in downwards.

  The detents (1) must lock correctly.

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  NOTE: The operations shown only for one side must be carried out on both sides.
• Slide covers (1) slightly to the rear into guides (2) on the left and right on the radiator.

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• Replace the sealing rings with the special tool 0 496 714 (00 9 030). 

  Parts:  Sealing rings

• Position refrigerant line (2) correctly.
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Refrigerant line to air conditioning condenser/connecting piece
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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Follow-up work 

• Install the cooling module COVER .
• Install fan COWL .
• Install the rear top CROSS CONNECTION .
• Install front CROSS CONNECTION .
• Install the right front-end strut right intake FILTER HOUSING .
• Install left front-end strut left intake FILTER HOUSING .
• Install the left and right top engine compartment COVER
• Evacuate and charge CONDITIONING .