Heating, air conditioning

Assembly overview - condenser

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Condenser, receiver

Note

The illustration shows the Modine condenser.

Assembly overview - condenser
1 - Condenser

Different versions. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Removing and installing → Chapter.

2 - Sealing ring

Renewing; for versions, refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Before fitting a seal, coat lightly with refrigerant oil

3 - Refrigerant line

To internal heat exchanger.

4 - Bolt

8 N·m

5 - Bolt

8 N·m

6 - Refrigerant line

From air conditioner compressor.

7 - Sealing ring

Renewing; for versions, refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Before fitting a seal, coat lightly with refrigerant oil

8 - Bracket

For refrigerant lines.

9 - Protective cap

Different versions. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Manufacturer Modine : 3 N·m

10 - Circlip
11 - Sealing cap

Different versions. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Renew if damaged.

12 - Sealing ring

Renewing; for versions, refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Before fitting a seal, coat lightly with refrigerant oil

13 - Desiccant bag

Different versions. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Removing and installing:

Denso condenser → Chapter.

Modine condenser → Chapter.

Keihin condenser → Chapter.

14 - Strainer

Different versions. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Removing and installing

Denso condenser → Chapter.

Modine condenser → Chapter.

Keihin condenser → Chapter.

15 - Receiver

Different versions. Refer to → Electronic Parts Catalogue.

Integrated in condenser for this version.

Note Under certain conditions, it is not necessary to renew the receiver with desiccant bag every time that the refrigerant circuit is opened. Refer to ELSA under Heating, ventilation, air conditioning system; Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a → Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a; Rep. gr.00.

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