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Alfa Romeo 145/146 Factory Service Manual (1994-1999)10 · Heating and ventilation
10 · Heating & A/C

Condenser

Make
Alfa Romeo
Model
145/146 Factory Service Manual
Year
1994–1999
Section
Heating and ventilation - Turbodiesel engine › Condenser
Heating and ventilationCondenser

CONDENSER

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Set the car on a lift.
  • Drain the fluid from the conditioning system (see the specific paragraph).
  • Remove the radiator grille and the front bumper (see GROUP 70).
  • Remove the battery (see GROUP 55).
  • Follow the first three steps described in the "EXPANSION VALVE" paragraph.
  1. From the condenser disconnect the freon inlet and outlet pipe unions.
Freon inlet and outlet pipe unions (1) on the condenser, with tightening torques 21 ÷ 26 Nm and 26 ÷ 32 Nm

21 ÷ 26 Nm
2.2 ÷ 2.7 kgm

26 ÷ 32 Nm
2.6 ÷ 3.2 kgm

  • Raise the car.
  1. Slacken the four screws fastening the condenser to the radiator.
Four screws (1) fastening the condenser to the radiator
  1. Remove the condenser pulling it downwards.
Condenser (1) being removed downwards from the front of the car

THREE-LEVEL PRESSURE SWITCH (TRINARY)

REMOVAL/REFITTING

  • Remove the battery (see the specific group).
  1. Slacken the two screws fastening the support for the relays and connections to the battery, then move it sidewards.
Support for the relays and connections (1) with its two fastening screws

Parts & tools for this job For 1994 Alfa Romeo 145/146

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