Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Removal And Installation: Removal
Perform the following work first:
-- Turn off all electric consumers.
-- Switch off the ignition.
-- Remove the key.
-- Extract refrigerant using ROB 134APF.
Environmentally hazardous draining of refrigerant is an offense punishable by law.
-- Remove the rear bumper. Refer to Removal and Installation .
-- Remove the lock carrier. Refer to Removal and Installation .
There is a danger of ice-up.
Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.
Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes of extraction, pressure may form in refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract refrigerant once more.
-- Remove the refrigerant lines on the condenser (12 ± 1.8 Nm) and seal off.
-- Remove the bolts -6- and -8- and the condenser.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.