Procedures

Receiver

To remove
1. Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Place the car on a lift and raise it.







3. Remove the front cover below the radiator core.
4. Cars with cooling pipe: Remove the front cooler pipe from the battery cover.







5. Remove the A/C pipes' PAD connections from the condenser and receiver. Plug the openings.


IMPORTANT
If the desiccant container has been open for more than 15 minutes in total, it should be changed.


6. Detach the receiver from the condenser mounting and remove it.

To fit







1. Raise the receiver and fit it in its mounting.
2. Replace the O-rings and lubricate with acid-free vaseline, part no. 30 06 665. Then fit the A/C pipes PAD connections to the condenser and receiver.
Tightening torque: 8 Nm (6 lbf ft)







3. Cars with cooling pipe: Attach the front cooler pipe to the battery cover.
4. Fit the front cover below the radiator core.
5. Lower the car to the floor.
6. Evacuate the A/C system and fill with refrigerant R134.