5040C10 AIR CONDITIONER BOX - R+R - Alfa - 166 - eLearn

3314782 - 5040C10 air conditioner box - r+r

Follow the safety instructions (See 5040A - WARNINGS)

) Make sure that the ignition is off (STOP position), then disconnect the negative battery terminal (refer to op. 5530B10 battery - r+r ).

	Name	Connector
-	Battery	A1B

- 5040A10 Air conditioning refrigerant CIRCUIT - Draining and Refilling . - 5050B34 windscreen wiper arm/s complete with blade - r+r . - 5050B38 windscreen wiper assembly - r+r or repair . - 7055A18 Windscreen base TRIM - R.R. . - 5010B21 climate control unit compartment - r r . 1. Undo the nuts (1a) and disconnect the coolant fluid inlet and outlet pipes (1b) from the expansion valve and the fixing bands (1c).

Seal the disconnected connectors, using suitable plugs, to prevent humidity and impurities from entering the system.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the intake/recirculation air flap actuator.

	Name	Connector
1	Outside air intake flap actuator (motor)-	N82

2. Disconnect the electrical connection for the air conditioning fan.

	Name	Connector
2	Passenger compartment ventilation fan	N85

3. Disconnect the electrical connection for the mixed air flap actuator.

	Name	Connector
3	Mixed air flap actuator (motor)	N81

1. Remove the springs (1a) using the tool (1b) and remove the air conditioning casing protection (1c) disconnecting it from the rear spring.

	Name	Country
1b	Scraper blade	1.823.015.000

2. Undo the blts (2a) and remove the air conditioning casing mounting bracket (2b).3. Undo the bolts (3a) and remove the air conditioning casing (3b), after having released it from the mixed air flap actuator wiring.

Two operators are needed for this operation.

Refitting ( Removing

) 1. Place the air conditioning casing back in its housing and connect the mixed air flap actuator electrical wiring.

Two operators are needed for this operation.

2. Fix the air conditioning casing firstly with bolts (2a) and then with bolt (2b).3. Fit the air conditioning casing mounting backet (3a) and fix it using the bolts (3b).4. Fit the air conditioning casing protection (4a) and fix it using the springs (4b).

Connect the electrical connection for the mixed air flap actuator.Connect the electrical connection for the air conditioning fan.Connect the electrical connection for the intake/recirculation air flap actuator.1. Place the coolant fluid inlet and outlet pipes (1a) back in their housings and connect them to the expansion valve tightening the nuts (1b) to the recommended torque.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
1b	Nut	Pipe from drier filter to expansion valve.	M6	Expansion valve side 0.8 - 1.0

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
1b	Nut	Pipe from condenser to drier filter	M6	Expansion valve side 0.8 - 1.0

Replace the O-Ring seals for the connectors. Only use green coloured seals, resistant to R134A coolant fluid.Lubricate the thread of the connectors using anti-freeze.

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