Warning! The air conditioning system is under constant high pressure. Never disconnect refrigeration lines or remove any system components without first discharging the system. Discharging the air conditioning system must be done by an experienced technician in a car service workshop. Always wear safety glasses when disconnecting refrigeration lines!
Caution! When replacing air conditioning system components, a certain amount of replacement refrigeration oil will be required to fill the volume of the new unit. Use only oil suitable for use in R-134a systems (read the container label carefully).
1. Discharge the air conditioning system in a specialized workshop.
2. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery.
Warning! If the car stereo system is equipped with a security code, make sure you have the correct combination to activate the audio system before disconnecting the battery!
3. Disconnect the refrigeration lines from the receiver (see accompanying illustration), immediately seal the open ends of the tubes and fittings to prevent dirt from entering the system.
4. Remove the wheel arch liner (see Chapter Body), loosen the support bracket clamp bolt (see accompanying illustration) and remove the receiver-dryer from the vehicle.
5. Installation is carried out in the reverse order. Do not forget to replace the sealing rings of the nipple connections.
6. Charge the system in a specialized workshop.
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