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874519 Removing and Installing Compressor-Evaporator Line


WM 874519 Removing and installing compressor-evaporator line

Technical values





Preliminary work

Preliminary work for removing line between compressor and connection point

1. Remove cover for front underbody.-> 519219 Removing and installing cover for front underbody - section on "Removing" 519219 Removing and installing Cover For Front Underbody
2. Drain refrigerant. -> 870317 Draining and filling refrigerant - section on "Draining" Service and Repair
3. Loosen brackets for compressor/condenser line.-> 874319 Removing and installing compressor/condenser line - section on "Removing" 874319 Removing and installing compressor/condenser line

Preliminary work for removing line between connection point and evaporator

Remove evaporator/condenser line. -> 874719 Removing and installing evaporator/condenser line - section on "Removing" 874719 Removing and installing evaporator/condenser line

Information

Component information





Installation position of compressor/evaporator line





Removing compressor-evaporator line

Removing line between compressor and connection point

WARNING

Refrigerant

- Danger of freezing

-> Avoid contact with refrigerant.
-> Wear personal protective gear.
-> Observe the safety regulations for working on air-conditioned vehicles and dealing with refrigerant.
-> Observe the safety regulations for extraction and filling systems.
-> Observe the instructions for repairing air conditioning systems and storing spare parts.

1. Unscrew the fastening screw -4 - for the refrigerant line at the air conditioning compressor.
2. Pull the refrigerant line out of the compressor.





Pulling out refrigerant line

3. Unclip bracket for the compressor/condenser line.





Unclipping line bracket

4. Unscrew the fastening screw on the bracket for the line between the compressor and connection point.





Unscrewing fastening screw on bracket

5. Unscrew the fastening screw -5- at the connection point.
6. Pull out the refrigerant line and remove it in an upward direction.





Loosening connection point

Removing line between connection point and evaporator

WARNING

Refrigerant

- Danger of freezing

-> Avoid contact with refrigerant.
-> Wear personal protective gear.
-> Observe the safety regulations for working on air-conditioned vehicles and dealing with refrigerant.
-> Observe the safety regulations for extraction and filling systems.
-> Observe the instructions for repairing air conditioning systems and storing spare parts.

1. Unscrew the fastening screw -5- at the connection point.





Loosening connection point

2. Open the line bracket at the connection point and remove the line.





Opening line bracket at the connection point

3. Open the line bracket at the heat shield and remove the line.





Pressing heat shield outwards

4. Take the line out of the rubber bracket.





Pulling line out of rubber bracket

5. Unscrew the fastening screw -6- for the line between the connection point and evaporator at the expansion valve.





Unscrewing fastening screw at the expansion valve

6. Remove the entire line between the connection point and evaporator.

Installing compressor-evaporator line

Installing line between compressor and connection point

Information

Before re-installing the component, check the O-rings of the refrigerant lines for damage and replaced them if necessary.

Wet the O-rings of the refrigerant lines with refrigerant oil.

Do not open the plugs for the lines and connections until shortly before installation.

Close off all lines and connections using suitable plugs during removal.

1. Position the refrigerant line.
2. Connect the refrigerant line at the connection point.
3. Screw in the fastening screw -5- at the connection point. => Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)





Connecting connection point

4. Screw in the fastening screw on the bracket for the line between the compressor and connection point.





Screwing in fastening screw for bracket

5. Clip in bracket for the compressor/condenser line.





Clipping in bracket

6. Insert the refrigerant line into the compressor.
7. Screw in the fastening screw -4- for the refrigerant line at the air conditioning compressor.
=> Tightening torque: 20 Nm (15 ftlb.)





Securing fastening screw on compressor

Installing line between connection point and evaporator

Information

Before re-installing the component, check the O-rings of the refrigerant lines for damage and replaced them if necessary.

Wet the O-rings of the refrigerant lines with refrigerant oil.

Do not open the plugs for the lines and connections until shortly before installation.

Close off all lines and connections using suitable plugs during removal.

1. Fit and position the line between the connection point and evaporator.
2. Insert the line into the expansion valve.
3. Screw in the fastening screw -6- for the line between the connection point and evaporator at the expansion valve.
=> Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)





Screwing in fastening screw on expansion valve

4. Clip the line into the rubber holder.





Pressing line into rubber holder

5. Insert the line into the bracket at the heat shield and close the bracket.





Clipping line into bracket

6. Insert the line into line bracket at the connection point and close the line bracket.





Closing line bracket at the connection point

7. Screw in the fastening screw -5- at the connection point.
=> Tightening torque: 14 Nm (10.5 ftlb.)





Connecting connection point

Subsequent work

Subsequent work for installing line between compressor and connection point

1. Fill in refrigerant.-> 870317 Draining and filling refrigerant - section on "Filling" Service and Repair
2. Clip in brackets for the compressor/condenser line.-> 874319 Removing and installing compressor/condenser line - section on "Installing" 874319 Removing and installing compressor/condenser line
3. Install cover for front underbody -> 519219 Removing and installing cover for front underbody - section on "Installing" 519219 Removing and installing Cover For Front Underbody

Subsequent work for installing line between connection point and evaporator

Install evaporator/condenser line. -> 874719 Removing and installing evaporator/condenser line - section on "Installing" 874719 Removing and installing evaporator/condenser line