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A/C - Condenser Replacement

83peugeot01 Bulletin No. 117


Date: May, 1983
Subject: 505 TURBO DIESEL (XD2S) AND 1982 505 DIESEL (XD2C) A/C CONDENSER HOSE SUPPORT

Note: This Service Bulletin supercedes the information regarding Kit P/N 0064.80 in S.B. No. 087. Information regarding Kit P/N 0064.85 is now applicable for 1980-81 diesel models (XD2-XD2C) only.



Whenever a replacement of an A/C condenser is required on a 505 turbo diesel (XD2S) or on a 1982 and early 83 production 505 diesel (XD2C) manufactured prior to V.I.N. 0330582, proceed as follows:

- Parts Required:



- Replace the A/C condenser P/N 6453.44.

- Install a new high pressure hose P/N 6453.57. The shape of the rigid section on the hose has been modified to enable it to be secured to the front frame.

- Secure the hose to the front frame using support bracket P/N 6453.58.
- To avoid damaging the condenser core, use two wrenches and carefully tighten:

1) inlet hose (upper fitting to a torque of 2.5 daN-m (18 ft.lbs.).

2) outlet hose (lower fitting) to 1.5 daN-m (11 ft.lbs.).


- Make up any compressor lubricant loss as necessary.

- Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.


Warranty Information

For warranty claim preparation and submission, the following damage code and labor operation is to be used.

Damage Code: 645344
Main Operation: 134450
Time Allowance: 0175 Hrs.


Parts Required:

Part No. Description Qty
6453.44 A/C Condenser 1
6453.57 High Pressure Hose 1
6453.58 Support Bracket 1
$5.00 Freon Allowance 1