300Tdi Discovery
82
AIR CONDITIONING
2
REPAIR
PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Routine servicing, apart from visual checks, is not
necessary. The visual inspections are as follows:
Condenser
With a water hose or air line, clean the fins of the
condenser to remove flies, leaves, etc. Check the pipe
connections for signs of oil leakage.
Compressor
Check pipe connections for signs of oil leakage.
Check flexible hoses for swelling. Examine the
compressor belt for tightness and condition.
Sight glass and Receiver/Drier
Examine the sight glass for bubbles with the system
operating. Check connections for leakage.
Evaporator
Examine the refrigeration connections at the unit. If
the system should develop a fault, or if erratic
operation is noticed,
See Fault diagnosis,
Refrigeration System Faults
RECEIVER DRIER
Service repair no - 82.17.01
Remove
CAUTION: If receiver/drier is to be refitted,
the ports must be blanked off immediately
on disconnection. Exposed life of unit is
only 15 minutes.
1. Disconnect battery negative lead.
2. Recover refrigerant from system.
See
Adjustment, Refrigerant Recovery Recycling
Recharging
WARNING: Wear eye and hand protection
when disconnecting components
containing refrigerant. Plug all exposed
connections immediately.
3. Remove 3 screws from bonnet locking platform
and remove radiator grille.
Automatic gearbox
4. Remove 4 bolts securing transmission oil cooler
to body.
