5040C15 AIR CONDITIONER HOUSING - R R WITH FACIA DISCONNECTED FOR VERSIONS WITH PASSENGER AIRBAG - Alfa - 147 - eLearn

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Follow the safety instructions (see 5040 - Precautions).

) - 7055B54 under-engine guard - r r - 1048A34 sleeve(s) from flow meter to air supply capacity case - r + rDrain the coolant ( - 0010T84 coolant for air conditioning system dehydrate and recharge ).Position a suitable container for recovering the coolant fluid.Raise the vehicle.1. Working underneath the engine compartment, loosen the bands retaining the coolant supply and return pipes to the air conditioning. 2. Disconnect the pipes from the connectors and let the coolant drain into the container.

1. Undo the bolt fixing the pipes to the air conditioning evaporator.2. Disconnect the pipes from the connector to the evaporator.

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

- 5010B45 duct from climate control system - r r (left and right sides) - 5010B56 DUCT between climate control casing and air duct to rear seats - R.R. - 7040A95 (One), REINFORCEMENT BRACKET left or right, between DASHBOARD supporting crossmember and bodyshell - R.R. - 7040L40 front compartment scuff strip - r r (left side) - 5505A10 electrical junction unit - r+r1. Unscrew the bolts.2. Remove the air duct mounting bracket.3. Disconnect the electrical connections connected to the air conditioning (3a, 3b, 3c).

	Name	Connector
3a	Front coupling / air conditioner - with heating	D8A

	Name	Connector
3a	Front coupling / air conditioner - with heating	D8B

	Name	Connector
3c	Air conditioning earth	C16

4. Disconnect the electrical connection for the dashboard wiring with the Air Bag control unit.

	Name	Connector
4	Air bag control unit	M60A

5. Disconnect the electrical connection for the Air Bag control unit earth.

	Name	Connector
5	Air Bag earth	C50A

6. Undo the bolt fixing the air conditioning casing to the bodyshell.

1. Undo the bolts securing the bonnet release.2. Move the bonnet release.

1. Cut the wiring retaining band.2. Unscrew the bolt.3. Move the support with the electrical connection.4. Release the electrical connection from the crossmember.5. Disconnect the electrical connections from the ignition barrel (5a, 5b).

	Name	Connector
5a	Ignition switch	H1A

	Name	Connector
5b	Ignition switch	H1B

6. Undo the bolts fixing the steering column.7. Lower the steering column.

1. Release the retainers for the wiring.2. Undo the upper bolts for the crossmember.3. Undo the lower bolts for the crossmember.4. Move the air conditioning crossmember slightly.5. Undo the bolt and move the earth carrier electrical connection.6. Disconnect the electrical connections.7. Disconnect any other electrical connections and remove the crossmember/air conditioning assembly with the dashboard wiring.

If necessary, separate the air conditioning casing from the crossmember, as follows.1. At the bench, cut the dashboard wiring bands.2. Undo the bolts fixing the air conditioning casing.3. Undo the bracket retaining nut.4. Remove the air conditioner case with wiring.

Refitting ( Removing

) Check that the air conditioning casing is not damaged.If the air conditioning casing has been separated from the crossmember, reposition it and tighten the bracket fixing nut. Tighten the bolts fixing the air conditioning casing. Position the dashboard wiring and secure it using the bands. Position the crossmember/air conditioning assembly with the dashboard wiring.Connect the electrical connection.Tighten the crossmember side and upper bolts.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
-	Bolt	FACIA TRIMMOUNT BEAM	M10 x 1.25	3.6

Engage the wiring retainers.Lift up the steering column and tighten the fixing bolts.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
-	Bolt	STEERING SHAFT MOUNTING	M8	2.4

Connect the electrical connections for the ignition barrel.Attach the electrical connection to the crossmember.Position the support with the electrical connection and tighten the bolt.Secure the wiring using the retaining band.Position the bonnet release and secure it using the bolts.Tighten the bolt fixing the air conditioning casing to the bodyshell.Connect the electrical connection to the Air Bag control unit and earth.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
-	Bolt	AIR BAG SYSTEM EARTH	M8	2.4

Connect the electrical connections to the air conditiioning casing.Position the air duct mounting bracket and secure it using the bolts.Connect the pipe connectors to the evaporator and tighten the bolt.

Replace the O-rings for the connectors.

Use only green coloured seals, resistant to R134A coolant fluid.

Lubricate the threads of the connectors using anti-freeze.

	Fastening	Component	Ø	Value(daNm)
-	Bolt	COOLANT SYSTEM FITTINGS	M6	0.9

Working underneath the engine compartment, connect the coolant supply and return pipes to the air conditiong and secure them using the retaining bands. Repressurize using coolant fluid ( - 5040A10 Air conditioning refrigerant CIRCUIT - Draining and Refilling ). - 1048A34 sleeve(s) from flow meter to air supply capacity case - r + r - 7055B54 under-engine guard - r rRefill the engine cooling circuit using the recommended fluid.

	Type	Component	Name	Qty.
-	Fluid	ENGINE COOLING CIRCUIT	Alfa Romeo Climafluid Super Permanent - 40 ˚C	-

Follow the safety instructions (see 5040 - Precautions).