323000607 - 5040C12 AIR CONDITIONING CASING - R.R. WITH DASHBOARD REMOVED

Removing ( Refitting )

Follow the recommended safety instructions.    Op. 5040 AIR CONDITIONING CASING AND COMPONENTS

- Drain the coolant.    Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE - According to the vehicle engine type, remove any parts that prevent disconnection of the following pipes:- air conditioning system pipe connection on expansion valve.- fluid delivery and return pipes to the air conditioning casing heater.1. Undo the bolt (1a) and disconnect the air conditioning system pipe connector (1b) from the expansion valve.

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

1. Disconnect the air conditioner casing heater supply and return pipe quick connectors.     Op. 5580C22 AIR BAG MODULE - PASSENGER SIDE - R.R - Remove both the doors.    Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR - Work on the left side.    Op. 5010C55 LOWER AIR DIFFUSER (ONE) LH OR RH - R.R     Op. 5505A35 MAIN BODY COMPUTER/JUNCTION UNIT - R.R.    Op. 7040A89 REINFORCEMENT BRACKET BETWEEN DASHBOARD SUPPORTING CROSSMEMER AND BODYSHELL - R.R.    Op. 7040A98 INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER - R.R. WITH DASHBOARD REMOVED - Work on the right side.    Op. 5010B70 SIDE CONNECTOR (ONE)BETWEEN AIR. CON. CASING AND DUCT FOR REAR SEATS - R.R.1. Disconnect the earth lead.

	Description	Connector
1	AIR CONDITIONING UNIT EARTH	See C16 AIR CONDITIONING EARTH

2. Detach the electrical connection.

	Description	Connector
2	FRONT/AIR CONDITIONING - HEATER COUPLING	See D008 AIR CONDITIONING-HEATER FRONT COUPLING

3. Release the condensate drain pipe (3a) from air conditioner casing fitting (3b).4. Remove the air conditioner casing. Refitting ( Removing ) - Check that the air conditioner casing is not damaged.- Position the air conditioner box.- Fit the condensate drain pipe to the air conditioner casing fitting.- Attach the electrical connection.

	Description	Connector
-	FRONT/AIR CONDITIONING - HEATER COUPLING	See D008 AIR CONDITIONING-HEATER FRONT COUPLING

- Connect the earth lead.

	Description	Connector
-	AIR CONDITIONING UNIT EARTH	See AIR CONDITIONING UNIT EARTH

    Op. 5010B70 SIDE CONNECTOR (ONE)BETWEEN AIR. CON. CASING AND DUCT FOR REAR SEATS - R.R.    Op. 7040A98 INSTRUMENT PANEL TRIM SUPPORTING CROSSMEMBER - R.R. WITH DASHBOARD REMOVED     Op. 7040A89 REINFORCEMENT BRACKET BETWEEN DASHBOARD SUPPORTING CROSSMEMER AND BODYSHELL - R.R.    Op. 5505A35 MAIN BODY COMPUTER/JUNCTION UNIT - R.R.    Op. 5010C55 LOWER AIR DIFFUSER (ONE) LH OR RH - R.R     Op. 7210E36 R.R. FRONT SIDE DOOR     Op. 5580C22 AIR BAG MODULE - PASSENGER SIDE - R.R - Connect the air conditioner casing heater supply and return pipe quick connectors.- Connect the air conditioning system pipe fitting to the expansion valve and tighten the bolt.

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

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.

- Refit any parts removed to gain access to the following pipes:- air conditioning system pipe connection on expansion valve;- fluid delivery and return pipes to the air conditioning casing heater.- Repressurize the coolant    Op. 0010T84 COOLANT FOR AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM - DEHYDRATE AND REPRESSURIZE