Installing air conditioning compressor

• Centering sleeves (1) on bearing bracket (2) for the air conditioning compressor must not be damaged or missing, replace centering sleeves as needed.

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

  Parts:  Sealing rings

• Replace the guide sleeves using special tool 2 298 505  .

  Parts:  Guide sleeves

• Correctly feed out the air conditioning compressor (3).
• Position refrigerant line (2) correctly.
• Tighten down screws (1).

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  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Refrigerant line on air conditioning compressor
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

• Feed in and correctly position air conditioning compressor (2).
• Tighten down screws (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Air conditioning compressor to holder/engine
  M8	Tightening torque	22 Nm

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• Connect plug (1).

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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.
• Correctly fit drive belt (2) on the air conditioning compressor and tensioning pulley.

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• Replace the sealing ring using the special tool 0 496 714 (00 9 030)  .

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Correctly position the refrigerant line (2) on the air conditioning condenser.
• Tighten down screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

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

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• Close the holder (1).

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• Replace the sealing ring using the special tool 0 496 714 (00 9 030)  .

  Parts:  Sealing ring

• Position the refrigerant pipe (2) correctly and tighten the screw (1).
  TIGHTENING TORQUES SPECIFICATION
  
  

  Refrigerant pipes to refrigerant pipe
  M8	Tightening torque	19 Nm

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• Position refrigerant pipe correctly and close the holder (3).
• Connect connectors (1) and lock.

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• Arrange air duct (2) and slide in the arrow direction.

  The detents (1) must lock correctly.

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  NOTE: Schematic diagram is for example purposes. Some parts may differ in certain details.
• Correctly position the cover (1) and slide it in the direction of the arrow.

The cover (1) must engage correctly in the marked area (2).

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Follow-up work 

• Install the STEERING GEAR .
• Install the UNIVERSAL JOINT .
• Attach both tie rod ends to the SWIVEL BEARING .
• If installed: fasten the ACTIVE STABILIZER (additional work for ARS).
• Install the ANTI-ROLL BAR .
• Install the THRUST FIELD .
• Install the UNDERBODY PROTECTION of the steering gear or the front thrust field.
• Install the front UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
• Install the front left and right WHEELS .
• Install fan COWL .
• Install the rear top CROSS CONNECTION .
• Install front CROSS CONNECTION .
• Install left and right front-end STRUT .
• Install the top right engine compartment COVER .
• Install the top engine compartment COVER .
• Install intake filter HOUSING .
• Install acoustic COVER .
• Evacuate and charge CONDITIONING .
• Run in the new air conditioning COMPRESSOR .
• Perform chassis ALIGNMENT CHECK .
• CHECK the airbag for function.