5040A67 PIPE FROM EXPANSION VALVE TO CONDENSER - R.R. - Fiat - NUOVA BRAVO - eLearn

198003089 - 5040A67 PIPE FROM EXPANSION VALVE TO CONDENSER - R.R.

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Follow the recommended safety instructions (see 5040 - Introduction).

- Position the vehicle on a lift.- Drain the coolant. Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE Op. 1016A10 SOUND-PROOFING COVER - R.R 1. Undo the bolts (1a) and move the power assisted steering fluid reservoir (1b) releasing the lower retainer.

1. Undo the nut (1a) and disconnect the connector (1b) from the expansion valve (1c).

Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER - Raise the vehicle. Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R. 1. Undo the bolt (1a) and disconnect the connectors (1b) and (1c) for the pipes connected to the condenser (1d).

Seal the connectors that have been disconnected using suitable plugs to prevent dampness and impurities from entering the system.

1. Disconnect the electrical connection for the pressure switch.

	Description	Connector
1	LINEAR SENSOR FOR FANS	See K120 LINEAR SENSOR FOR FANS

2. Open the lower bands (2a) and disconnect the pipe (2b) connecting the expansion valve to the condenser.

- Lower the vehicle.1. Disconnect the band (1a) from the pipe.2. Undo the bolt (2a) and remove the support (2b) disconnecting it from the fuel pipes (2c).

Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE - Move the motor slightly and remove the pipe from the expansion valve to the condenser.1. If necessary, undo the linear pressure switch.

Refitting ( Removing

) - Check that the pipe from the expansion valve to the condenser is undamaged and is not affected by cracks that affect the seal.

Replace the O-rings on the connectors. Only use green coloured seals that are resistant to R134a coolant.Lubricate the connector threads using anti-freeze.

1. If removed, tighten the linear pressure switch.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Linear pressure switch	-	-	0.8

- Fit the pipe from the expansion valve to the condenser. Op. 1008B10 POWER UNIT FRONT SUPPORT FLEXIBLE MOUNTING (TIMING SIDE) - REPLACE - Connect the support to the fuel pipes, then place it in position and tighten the bolt.- Connect the band to the pipe.- Raise the vehicle.- Position the pipe and close the lower pipe retaining bands.- Connect the electrical connection for the pressure switch.1. Connect the connectors (1a) and (1b) for the condener (1c) pipes and tighten the bolt (1d) to the recommended torque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Pipe connector on condenser	Bolt	M8	1.8 ÷ 2.2

Op. 7055B54 UNDER ENGINE PROTECTION/GUARD - R.R. Op. 7210E10 R.R. FRONT BUMPER 1. Connect the connector (1a) to the expansion valve (1b) and tighten the nut (1c) to the recommended torque.

Component	Fastening	dia	Value (daNm)	Validity
Evaporator inlet/outlet connector	Nut	M6	0.7 ÷ 1.1

- Place the engine coolant reservoir in position attaching the lower rtainer, then tighten the bolts.- Repressurize the coolant. Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE - Remove the vehicle from the lift.