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874: Replacing components in the engine compartment. Climate control

850, 1996, B5254FS LH 3.2, M56, L.H.D, YV1LS5502T2312849, 312849

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874: Replacing components in the engine
compartment. Climate control
Replacing the
compressor or
the magnetic
clutch for the
compressor
Preparations
Before starting
work on the
compressor or
magnetic clutch
compressor

Warning! Follow
the safety
instructions for
work on air
conditioning
systems. See
Refrigerant,
safety
regulations

Note! First read

the instructions
covering slow
and fast leaks.
See Oil in the
A/C system

Note! When
replacing a
compressor,
always replace
the O-rings in
pipes and quick-
release
connectors.

Note! Always
plug the pipes
and couplings
when working
on the climate
control system.

Removing the
compressor or
the magnetic

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clutch for the

compressor
Removing the
compressor or
magnetic clutch,
common
operations

First read section Replacing the

compressor or the magnetic clutch
for the compressor:Before starting
work on the compressor or
magnetic clutch compressor
Disconnect the battery negative
lead.
When replacing the compressor on
all engines and when replacing the
magnetic clutch on turbocharged
engines, drain the refrigerant from
the system. See
Emptying/vacuum pumping/filling
with refrigerant
Remove the fresh air intake hose
from the control module box.

Remove the intake hose and

intermediate piece between the
fan shroud nozzle and filter.

Turbocharged engines
Disconnect the hose from the
charge air cooler (CAC). Push the
hose to one side.
Remove the cover over the
throttle pulley.

For all engines except diesel

Remove the fan shroud.

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Cover the radiator with

protective plate 999 5474

Remove the
receiver and drier
including the
bracket. See
Replacing
receiver / drier or
suction pipe
Remove the
auxiliaries belt.
Use adapter 999
5547 .
Remove the right
front wheel.
Raise the car.
Remove the air
baffle between the
spoiler and the
frame member.

Slacken off the rear mounting

screws on the compressor.

Remove the front right fender

liner partially. Push the fender
liner to one side.

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Slacken off the front mounting

screws on the compressor.

Remove the compressor.

Disconnect the connector (1).

Removing the compressor,

(after common operations)

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Disconnect all pipe couplings

from the compressor.
Remove the receiver according to
Replacing receiver / drier or
suction pipe
Remove the compressor.

Removing the magnetic

clutch from the compressor,
(after common operations)
Remove the cable conduits from
the engine mountings and
members.

Disconnect the lower hose for

the engine oil from the radiator.
Plug the hose and radiator.
Disconnect the air conditioning
aggregate and slide it forwards.

Position the compressor between

the sub-frame and radiator.

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Slacken off the screw and the

clutch plate. Use counterhold
999 5596 .

Retain the shims.

Remove the snap ring.

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Note! Location of the tool on

the pulley.

Pull off the pulley. Use puller

999 5598 and socket 999 5599 .

Disconnect the solenoid coil

connector. Remove the solenoid
coil diode (2+3).

Remove the solenoid coil.

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Installing the
compressor or
magnetic clutch
Installing the
magnetic clutch
for the
compressor

First read Replacing the

compressor or the magnetic clutch
for the compressor:Before starting
work on the compressor or
magnetic clutch compressor .
Install a new magnet coil. Tighten
to 5 Nm.

Connect the solenoid coil

connector. Install the solenoid
coil diode (2+3).

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Note! Location of the tool

behind the compressor
mounting.

Install a new pulley. Use puller

999 5598 and socket 999 5600 .

Install the snap ring.

Install the shims.

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Install the clutch plate. Tighten

using counterhold 999 5596 .
Tighten to 13 Nm.

Checking the
clearance

Check the clearance between the

clutch plate and pulley. Use a
feeler gauge. The clearance
should be 0.3-0.5 mm. The
clearance must be at least
0.3 mm but must not exceed
0.6 mm.
If the clearance is not within the
stated values: Replace the
shims. The following dimensions
are available: 0.2 mm, 0.3 mm
and 1.0 mm.

Installing
(common
operations)

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Note! Use new

O-rings
lubricated with
compressor oil.

Note! When
replacing the
compressor on
all engines and
when replacing
the magnetic
clutch on T5252I
engines, fill the
system with
refrigerant
according to BD.
Draining/vacuum
pumping/filling
with coolant and
leak-finding .

First read section

Replacing the
compressor or the
magnetic clutch for
the
compressor:Before
starting work on
the compressor or
magnetic clutch
compressor .
Install the
compressor.
Tighten to 40 Nm.
When replacing
the compressor on
all engines and the
magnetic clutch on
T5252I engines:
Position the
receiver.
Install the hoses.
Tighten to 25±
6 Nm.
Install the air
baffle between the
spoiler and frame
member.
Lower the car.
Remove protective
plate 999 5474 .
When replacing
the compressor on
all engines and the
magnetic clutch on
T52521 engines:
Install the receiver
and bracket
according to

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Replacing the
compressor or the
magnetic clutch for
the compressor .
Install the
auxiliaries belt.
Install the fan
shroud.
Install the intake
hose and the
intermediate piece
between the fan
shroud nozzle and
filter.
Turbocharged
engines:
Disconnect the
hose from the
charge air cooler
(CAC). Push the
hose to one side.
Remove the cover
over the throttle
pulley.
Install the fresh air
intake hose on the
control module
box.
Connect the
battery lead.

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