Preparing the car for work. Placing the car on a lift.
Disconnecting the negative battery terminal.
Removing the refrigerant from the air conditioning system.
Removing the front bumper.
Removing the upper crossmember of the radiator frame.
Unscrew the nut securing the high-pressure inlet pipe flange to the condenser flange.
Disconnect the pipe from the condenser.
Also disconnect the outlet pipe flange.
After disconnecting the pipes, plug the holes to prevent dirt from getting in.
Move the condenser up slightly and remove it from holders.
Remove the condenser by lifting it up.
Reinstall the condenser in the reverse order.
Open the plugs of the new condenser before connecting the pipes.
When installing the O-rings on the pipes, be sure to lubricate them with air conditioning compressor oil.
Tighten the pipe mounting bolts (10 Nm).
Fill the air conditioning system with refrigerant.