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Remove/install refrigerant compressor

Type ar · topic 83.55 · version 0103 · 2019-11-19

Applies to: Model 903.662 with code Z29 (James Cook touring camper, NAFTA) with code ZU8 (National version for USA) Roof-mounted air conditioning system refrigerant compressor

Where it sits

Function group 3 Body › 83 Climate control › 83.55 A/C compressor — Series 903 (models 662)

EinPAS 39 Heating/ventilation/cooling › 39.15 Climate control › 39.15.40 Refrigerant compressor — Series 903 (models 662)

AR83.55-D-5300C

Remove/install refrigerant compressor

18.11.2019

Model

903.662

with code Z29 (James Cook touring camper, NAFTA)

with code ZU8 (National version for USA)

Roof-mounted air conditioning system refrigerant compressor

Remove/install refrigerant compressor

D83.55-1107-08

1

Refrigerant compressor

3

Refrigerant line

5

Screw

2

Electrical connector

4

Refrigerant line

6

Bolts

Remove/install

Danger

Risk of death when working on component parts and systems with U >= 30 V alternating voltage (AC) or U >= 60 V direct voltage (DC)

Do not touch damaged or defective live component parts and lines or non-insulated electrical connections and lines.

AS00.00-Z-0035-01A

Danger

Risk of death caused by falling from vehicle roof. Risk of injury to other persons caused by falling objects during work in roof area.

Work on or in the area of the vehicle's roof may only be performed on suitable aids (ladders, scaffolds, assembly platforms). Sufficiently secure the working area.

AS65.00-Z-0002-01B

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 exiting refrigerant and by contact with the components of the refrigerant system

Wear protective clothing, safety gloves and safety glasses.

AS86.61-Z-0002-01A

Notes on handling refrigerant R134a

AH83.30-N-0003-01A

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

AH83.30-N-0005-01C

1

Switch off roof-mounted air conditioning system

See owner's manual.

2

Disconnect external 110 V feed line from vehicle

See owner's manual.

3

Remove web-type fuse

AR54.15-D-2100B

Roof-mounted air conditioning system in the engine compartment

4

Drain roof-mounted air conditioning system

AR83.30-D-1760C

Roof-mounted air conditioning system, Schrader model 103K

5

Remove poly-V-belt from refrigerant compressor (1)

AR83.65-D-2060B

6

Disconnect electrical connection (2)

7

Unscrew refrigerant line (3) from refrigerant compressor (1)

Installation: Replace O-ring of refrigerant line (3).

8

Unscrew refrigerant line (4) from refrigerant compressor (1)

Installation: Replace O-ring of refrigerant line (4).

9

Remove screw/bolt (5)

10

Remove bolts (6)

11

Remove refrigerant compressor (1)

Installation: Determine remaining oil quantity in removed refrigerant compressor (1) using a measuring cup. Drain refrigerant compressor (1) to be installed and fill with new compressor oil (measured oil quantity of removed refrigerant compressor (1)).

If the refrigerant compressor (1) has to be replaced due to an internal defect, then replace the roof-mounted air conditioning system assembly.

Refer to:

Remove/install roof-mounted air conditioning system on vehicle roof


AR83.30-D-1000A

12

Install in the reverse order

13

Evacuate roof-mounted air conditioning system, refill it and check for proper operation and leak tightness

AR83.30-D-1760C

Roof-mounted air conditioning system, Schrader model 103K

Referenced documents