Remove/install condenser

AR83.30-P-6540QA

Remove/install condenser

12.06.2019

Model

209 with engine 271, 612

Modification notes

16.05.2006

Disconnect/connect battery ground line removed

Shown with engine 612

1

Bolts

2

Retaining pin

3

Additional radiator

4

Coolant lines

5

Bolts

6

Hood release cable

7

Clip

8

Front end crossmember

H2

Fanfare horns

11

Condenser

14

Pressure line

17

Clips

12

Pressure line

15

Clutch

B12/2

Refrigerant pressure and temperature sensor

13

Nut

16

Bracket

 

Remove/install

 Danger

Risk of death caused by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.

Align vehicle between vehicle lift columns and position the four support plates at the vehicle lift support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.

AS00.00-Z-0010-01A

 Danger

Risk of explosion caused by welding or soldering work on closed air conditioning system. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid refrigerant.

Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been drained.

AS83.00-Z-0001-01A

 Warning

Risk of injury caused by fingers being jammed or pinched when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/rear-end door or sliding roof.

No parts of the body or limbs should be within the operating area when the components are moving.

AS00.00-Z-0011-01A

Topical note

Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work

AH83.30-N-0005-01A

Topical note

Procedure for a damaged or leaky air conditioning system

AH83.30-N-0004-01A

Notes on handling refrigerant R134a

AH83.30-N-0003-01A

1

Remove air inlet pipes of air filter housing

2

Remove receiver drier

AR83.30-P-6521P

Correct oil level in air conditioning system after replacing parts

AR83.30-P-5252P

 Installation: The desiccant cartridge must be replaced after every opening of the refrigerant circuit.
Observe additional oil quantity after replacing parts.

3

Remove front bumper

AR88.20-P-2000Q

4

Unplug DISTRONIC connector

With code 219 (DISTRONIC (DTR))

 Installation: Perform basic setting using STAR Diagnosis

5

Unplug horn connector (H2)

6

Clamp off coolant lines(4)

For engine 612

 Clamp

*000589543700

7

Disconnect coolant lines (4) from additional cooler (3)

For engine 612

8

Detach additional cooler (3)

For engine 612

 Unclip additional cooler (3) from frame.

9

Remove charge air cooler

Model 209.342 with engine 271.940

AR09.41-P-6817PK

Model 209.316 with engine 612.967

AR09.41-P-6817PP

10

Detach front end crossmember (8) from bumper

 Remove screws.

11

Remove bolt (1)

 On right and left of front end crossmember (8).

12

Disconnect hood lock coupling

 The coupling is located under the front end crossmember (8) on the passenger side.

13

Unhook hood release cable (6)

14

Detach clip (7) of air ducting

15

Remove screw/bolt/bolts (5)

16

Remove front end crossmember (8)

17

Remove air ducting cover

18

Raise vehicle with vehicle lift

AR00.60-P-1000P

19

Detach lower engine compartment paneling

For engine 271

AR61.20-P-1105P

For engine 612

AR94.30-P-5300P

 Detach front trim.

20

Disconnect coupling (15) from refrigerant pressure and temperature sensor (B12/2)

21

Unscrew nut (13)

 Nut, refrigerant lines to condenser

*BA83.30-P-1005-01D

22

Pull pressure lines (12, 14) out of condenser (11)


Seal openings,

in order to prevent foreign objects entering.

 Installation: Replace O-rings.
Moisten threads and O-rings with compressor oil.

 Record plug

*129589009100

23

Detach condenser (11)

 Squeeze clips (17) together, detach condenser (11) at top and unhook from brackets (16) at bottom.

24

Remove condenser (11)

25

Install in the reverse order

 Warning

Risk of injury to skin and eyes suffering scalding from contact with hot coolantspray. Risk of poisoning from swallowing coolant.

Do not open cooling system unless coolant temperature is below 90 °C. Open cap slowly and release the pressure. Do not pour coolant into beverage containers.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing and safety glasses.

AS20.00-Z-0001-01A

26

Check cooling system for leaktightness

For engine 612

AR20.00-P-1010P

 Air conditioning

Number

Designation

Model 203, 209

BA83.30-P-1005-01D

Nut, refrigerant lines to condenser

Nm

8