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4-Cyl. Injection Engine, Mechanic
Removing and installing engine
Additional information and removal instructions for vehicles with air conditioner
Warning!
The air conditioner refrigerant circuit must not be opened.

Note:

The opening of the refrigerant circuit can only be carried out in workshops, which have trained personnel and the necessary range of tools and workshop equipment.

To facilitate removing and installing the engine without opening the refrigerant circuit:

  • ‒ Unbolt air conditioner fluid reservoir and allow to hang free.
  • ‒ Remove ribbed belt .
  • ‒ Remove radiator with fan and condenser and place in front of engine carrier.
  • ‒ Remove refrigerant pipe bracket from longitudinal member.
 
V10-1454
  • ‒ → Remove air conditioner compressor and lay to one side with radiator, radiator fan and condenser so that the refrigerant hoses are not stressed -arrows-.

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