Install/remove condenser - AR83.30-P-6540GH

MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA 

Illustrated on model 163.154 

Fig 1: Identifying Condenser Components

Courtesy of MERCEDES-BENZ USA

	Remove/Install
	Risk of explosion  caused by welding or soldering work on closed air conditioning system. Risk of poisoning  caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid refrigerant.	Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been discharged.	AS83.00-Z-0001-01A
	Conduct if air conditioning system is damaged or leaking	All models	AH83.30-N-0004-01A
	Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work	All models fitted with air conditioning	AH83.30-N-0005-01A
	Notes on handling refrigerant R134a	All models fitted with air conditioning	AH83.30-N-0003-01A
1.1 Remove additional fan (M4)		Models 163.136 /154/157 /172 with air conditioning or for USA Tempmatic, code 580.	AR83.30-P-5600GH
2.1	Remove intercooler	Only models 163.113/ 128.
		Model 163.113	AR09.41-P-6817MM
		Model 163.128	AR09.41-P-6817CD
3	Discharge air conditioning system	Installation:  Evacuate, refill air conditioning system and check for proper operation and tightness.	AR83.30-P-1760GH
4.1	Detach lower engine compartment paneling	Model 163.172/174/175	AR61.20-P-1105GH
4.2	Remove noise encapsulation	Removal:  Only remove front part.
		Model 163.113/128	AR94.30-P-5400GH
5.1	Remove air guide	Only if present Located at front crossmember, in center behind front bumper.
6	Unscrew bolts at bottom of electric fan or fan shroud.	Also remove sheet metal nuts.
7	Remove attachment parts (20) and rubber shock absorber(21)	Removal:  Lower attaching parts and damper rubber. Installation:  Replace attaching parts.
8	Unscrew screw (2) for refrigerant line at fluid reservoir		*BA83.30-P-1001-01B
9	Detach refrigerant line from fluid reservoir	Installation:  Replace sealing rings and moisten with compressor oil.
10	Unscrew screw (6) for refrigerant line at condenser(5)		*BA83.30-P-1002-01B
11	Detach refrigerant line from condenser (5)	Installation:  Replace sealing rings and moisten with compressor oil.
12	Detach rubber seal (4) from radiator (7)
13	Remove screws (3)
14.1	Remove attachment parts (20) and rubber shock absorber(21)	Model 163.113/128 Upper attaching parts and damper rubber. Installation:  Replace attaching parts.
15	Remove capacitor (5) upward	Installation:  Note additional oil filling capacity when replacing the condenser.	*BF83.55-P-1003-01A
16	Install in the reverse order