Attention: the system must be discharged by a specialist. Unqualified intervention can lead to accidents.
Withdrawal
1. Discharge the air conditioning system.
2. Remove the radiator of the engine cooling system as indicated in Section 5.
3. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
4. Remove the grille and engine hood (on models with front hood attachment see chapter 11) to access the condenser. Disconnect the top and bottom fasteners (see fig. 16.4). Seal the openings of the pipelines immediately to prevent dirt from entering.
Pic. 16.4 Top hose attachment (arrow) has access from the engine compartment on the left side of the radiator. Use two wrenches when removing the mount
5. If necessary, remove the hood latch and the condenser mounting bolts and remove the condenser downwards.
Pic. 16.5 Typical capacitor mounting
Installation
6. Install the capacitor, brackets and bolts, first make sure that the rubber fasteners are intact.
7. Connect the refrigerant lines.
8. Reassemble in the reverse order of removal.
9. Charge the air conditioning system at a service station.