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Refrigerant pipe connections at components (different versions) > < Servicing refrigerant circuit
Servicing refrigerant circuit
Servicing refrigerant circuit
HD = High-pressure end
ND = Low-pressure end
   
1 - Air conditioning system compressor regulating valve -N280-
q   Not to be removed
q   Checking actuation and operation → Chapter
  Note
The air conditioning system compressor regulating valve -N280- is actuated by the operating and display unit, Climatronic control unit -J255- and controls the pressure on the low-pressure end of the refrigerant circuit.
2 - Compressor
q   Detaching refrigerant pipe at compressor/attaching → Chapter
q   Replace O-rings at connections; for version refer to → Parts List
q   To protect compressor, engine is only to be started following complete assembly of refrigerant circuit
q   Detaching poly V-belt → Engine, mechanics; Rep. Gr.13
q   Removing and installing compressor → Chapter
q   Different compressors depending on country version and engine → Chapter and → Parts List
q   On vehicles with 8-cyl. engine, the compressor is not driven via a belt, but rather by way of a shaft → Chapter
q   Following the installation of a new compressor or adding fresh refrigerant oil (e.g. after blowing out the refrigerant circuit), give the compressor 10 turns by hand after fitting and prior to initial start-up to prevent compressor damage
3 - Oil drain plug
q   “Denso” compressors are fitted with a sealing ring which is always to be replaced
q   Tightening torque: 30 Nm
q   Compressor must be removed before screwing out to drain off refrigerant oil. Crank compressor by way of pulley or drive unit to accelerate drainage of refrigerant oil → Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a
4 - Pulley/compressor drive unit
q   Replacing pulley → Chapter
q   Checking/replacing compressor drive unit → Chapter
5 - Pressure relief valve, 10 Nm
q   Not to be removed
6 - Connection with valve
7 - High-pressure sender -G65-
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Checking signal → Chapter
8 - Condenser
q   Replace O-rings at connections; for version refer to → Parts List
q   Detaching and re-attaching refrigerant pipes → Chapter
q   Removing and installing condenser → Chapter
9 - Cap
q   With seal
q   Always to be screwed on
10 - Service connection
q   High-pressure end
q   For service station for measuring, draining and filling
11 - Screw connection in refrigerant pipe
q   Replace O-ring; for version refer to → Parts List
q   Tightening torque: 15 Nm
12 - Restrictor
q   Fitted in screw connection → Item
q   O-ring (7.5 mm/1.5 mm) → Parts List
q   Replace restrictor with O-ring; for version refer to → Parts List and → Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
q   Lubricate O-ring slightly with refrigerant oil before fitting restrictor
13 - Evaporator
q   Replace O-rings at connections; for version refer to → Parts List
q   Tightening torque: Hexagon nut 25 Nm
q   Removing and installing refrigerant pipe → Chapter
q   Removing and installing → Chapter
14 - Service connection
q   Low-pressure end
15 - Cap
q   With seal
q   Always to be screwed on
16 - Reservoir
q   Replace O-rings at connections; for version refer to → Parts List
q   Tightening torque: Hexagon socket head bolt at block connection: 10 Nm for bolts with M6 thread and 25 Nm for bolts with M8 thread
q   Removing and installing → Chapter

   

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