Note: Repairs may only be carried out by specialized service centers with the necessary equipment for work on the refrigerant circuit and qualified personnel. To prevent the ingress of moisture, all depressurized components in the refrigerant circuit are closed with suitable plugs. When replacing, observe the prescribed amount of oil in the refrigerant circuit.
Remove the front bumper. Remove the radiator fan bracket. Remove the air duct on the bulkhead of the engine compartment. Extract the refrigerant using an air conditioning service stand. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser. Press the latches on the left and right sides -arrows- and turn the radiator with the condenser upwards towards the engine so that the condenser can be removed.
Note: If the clips -arrows- crack when pressed together, screw -1- is used to fasten the radiator to the wall when refitting (5 Nm).
Unlock left and right retainers -1- by pressing on them -arrow A- and push condenser -3- upwards -arrow B- out of housing -2-.
Slide condenser -1- upwards -arrow- and remove.
Installation
Installation in reverse order. Insert condenser into support -arrows- until catches -1- lock. Replace sealing rings.
Note: Slight dents in the fins are not considered damage and are not a reason to replace the radiator/intercooler/condenser.