184001360 - 5040A50 PIPE FROM COMPRESSOR TO AIR CONDITIONER CONDENSER - R+R

Follow the recommended safety instructions (see 5040 - Precautions).
Removing ( Refitting ) Position the vehicle on a lift.Drain the coolant (    Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE.    Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R R    Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT SUPPLEMENTARY WHEEL ARCH R R    Op. 7055B66 ENGINE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R    Op. 7210E10 FRONT BUMPER1. Undo the bolt (1a) and disconnect the connector (1b) for the pipe from the compressor to the condenser.
Seal the connectors that have been disconnected using suitable plugs to prevent dampness and impurities from entering the system.
1. Undo the bolt (1a) releasing the bracket (1b).2. Undo the bolt (2a) and disconnect the connector (2b) for the pipe from the compressor to the condenser.
Raise the vehicle.1. Working in the right front wheel arch, undo the bolt (1a) releasing the mounting bracket (1b) for the pipe (1c) from the compressor to the condenser.2. Remove the pipe from the compressor to the condenser (1b) after having released it from the retainer (2a).3. If necessary, release the pipe (1c) from the bracket (1b).
Refitting ( Removing ) Check that the pipe from the compressor to the condenser is not damaged and that there are no cracks that could compromise the seal.
Replace the O rings for the connectors. Only use green coloured seals that are resistant to R134a coolant. Lubricate the connector threads using anti-freeze.
If removed, attach the bracket to the pipe.Place the pipe from the compressor to the condenser in position, then attach it to the retainer.Tighten the pipe mounting bracket in place.Lower the vehicle.1. Connect the connector (1a) for the pipe from the compressor to the condenser, compressor side and secure it tightening the bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØ  Value(daNm)
1bBoltCOOLANT SYSTEM FITTINGSM60.9
2. Fasten the bracket (2a) using the bolt (2b).
1. Connect the connector (1a) for the pipe from the compressor to the condenser, condenser side and secure it tightening the bolt (1b) to the recommended torque.
FasteningComponentØ  Value(daNm)
1bBoltCOOLANT SYSTEM FITTINGSM60.9
    Op. 7210E10 FRONT BUMPER    Op. 7055B66 ENGINE BAY DUSTGUARD PROTECTION IN RIGHT FRONT WHEEL ARCH R R    Op. 7055B91 RIGHT FRONT SUPPLEMENTARY WHEEL ARCH R R    Op. 4450B04 RIGHT FRONT WHEEL R RRecharge the coolant (    Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM DEHYDRATE AND RECHARGE).Remove the vehicle from the lift.
Follow the recommended safety instructions (see 5040 - Precautions).
Follow the recommended safety instructions (see 5040 - Precautions).