AR83.30-P-6540M Install/remove condenser 12.7.

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MODELS 215.373 /374 /375 /376 /378, 220 (except , 220.179)

1 Capacitor
2 Refrigerant line
3 Hydraulic oil lines
4 Screw
5 Nut

P83.30-1063-06

Vehicles with Active Body Control

6 Screw
7 Radiator ABC suspension
8 Screw

P83.30-3309-01

Remove/Install

Danger! Risk of explosion from welding or soldering Never perform welding work on or near a AS83.00-Z-0001-01A
work on closed air conditioning system. Risk closed air conditioning system. No smoking
of poisoning. Inhaling overheated refrigerant or open flames. Wear eye protection and
vapors may be toxic. Risk of injury. Contact protective gloves. Work only in well
with liquid refrigerant may result in injury to ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on
the skin and eyes. the air conditioning system circuit only after
the system has been discharged.
Conduct if air conditioning system is All models AH83.30-N-0004-01A
damaged or leaking
Protect air conditioning circuit and All models with AC AH83.30-N-0005-01A
components from moisture when carrying out
repair work
Notes on handling refrigerant R134a All models with AC AH83.30-N-0003-01A
1 Drain air conditioning system (recycling), When filling the air conditioning system,
evacuate, fill, inspect for leaks feed extracted quantity of compressor oil
back into the refrigerant circuit (new oil).
2 Remove radiator Type 215.373/376
Type 215.374/375 AR20.20-P-3865AB
Type 215.378 AR20.20-P-3865MC
3 Loosen hydraulic oil lines (3) Installation: Check hydraulic fluid level
of power steering and correct hydraulic fluid
level if necessary.
4 Unscrew nut (5) from the pressure or hot Plug openings (parts kit).
gas line connection at the condenser (1)
*BA83.30-P-1011-01A
5.1 Remove screw (8) Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC)
code 487a
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6.1 Unscrew ABC suspension bolt (6) at radiator Vehicles with Active Body Control (ABC)
(7) and set radiator (7) aside code 487a
7 Unscrew screw (4)
8 Remove condenser (1) Observe the oil refill quantity when *BF83.55-P-1003-01A
replacing the condenser.
9.1 Replace fluid reservoir If necessary AR83.30-P-6520M
In the event of air conditioning failure
due to leaks, contamination or ice formation,
when repairing or exchanging the refrigerant
compressor, a new fluid reservoir has to be
installed
10 Install in the reverse order

Air conditioning system

Number Designation Model Model

215 220

BA83.30-P-1011-01A Pressure and hot gas line to condenser Nm 10 10

Refrigerant compressor

Number Designation Refrigerant Refrigerant

compressor compressor
7SE16 7SE16
in Model 215 in model 220

BF83.55-P-1003-01A Additional oil filling capacity Compressor oil cm3 30 30

when replacing condenser

Specifications for Sheet BB00.40-P-0362-00A BB00.40-P-0362-00A

Operating Fluids

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AH83.30-N-0004-01A Procedure for a damaged or leaky air All models
conditioning system

The air conditioning system should never be operated if it is Evacuate damaged and/or leaking air conditioning refrigerant
damaged or when there is evidence of refrigerant loss. circuits as quickly as possible using extraction, processing and
recharging equipment with integral disposal and reprocessing
In the event that refrigerant is lost, lubrication can fail. This will capabilities.
lead to damage of the refrigerant compressor.

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AH83.30-N-0003-01A Notes on handling refrigerant R134a Air conditioning with
refrigerant R134a

The refrigerant R134a is colorless and odorless. The refrigerant R134a does not contain any chlorofluorocarbons
(CFC). In contrast to other refrigerants (e.g. R12) it is not
At normal temperatures it is neither toxic nor flammable, and will hazardous to the environment at normal temperatures. The
not explode in the air, no matter what its mixing ratio. refrigerant R134a does not damage the earth's ozone layer.

The R134a refrigerant may only be used in air conditioning Despite these benefits, refrigerant R134a may only be extracted by
systems for which R134a has been specifically approved. experts with suitable extraction, recycling and filling equipment that
includes integral disposal and reprocessing capabilities.
The refrigerant R134a must not be mixed with other
refrigerants (e.g. R12).

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AH83.30-N-0005-01A Protect air conditioning circuit and All models with air conditioning
components from moisture when carrying out
repair work

Do not carry repair operations out on the air conditioning circuit After separating/unscrewing refrigerant lines, immediately seal off
in the open air during moist weather. the connection openings so that they are airproof using suitable
stop plugs (parts kit).
Moisture in the refrigerant circuit reduces the system's refrigeration
output and leads to damage to the components. Acidification in the The drier element must be replaced every time the refrigeration
circuit caused by moisture decomposes the drier element installed circuit is opened.
(e.g. fluid reservoir, filter drier or desiccant cartridge) and thus
damages the entire system. Always store all spare components in a dry, sealed-off area. Do
not remove stop plugs in new components until just before they are
installed. Use special care when handling the fluid reservoir with its
integral desiccant.
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When a fluid reservoir is left open, the drier element quickly Install the drier element no later than 20 minutes after opening the
becomes saturated with moisture, rendering it useless. packaging.

Check drier element packaging for damage. Dispose of drier Further protection against moisture is provided by carefully
elements with damaged packaging. evacuating the air conditioning system following repair operations.
By generating vacuum in the system, the evacuation process
removes any moisture that might have penetrated into the system.

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