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Air conditioning system
Refrigerant compressor
Fig. 172: Identifying External Torx Set (001 589 76 09 00)
3.1Remove mass air flow sensor on left
behind the charge air cooler On Model 163.113 only: between the air
hose of the charge air cooler and engine.
4Discharge air conditioning system
Installation: Evacuate air conditioning,
refill and check for proper operation and
leaktightness.AR83.30-P-
1760GH
5
Unscrew screw (3) for refrigerant
line (6) to the expansion valve and
screw (4) for refrigerant line (5) from
the condenser at the fluid reservoir
(8)
*BA83.30-
P-1001-01B
6
Remove refrigerant line (5) from
condenser and refrigerant line (6) to
the expansion valve at the fluid
reservoir (8)
Installation: Install new sealing rings
and moisten with compressor oil.
7Release external Torx drive bolt (7)
at fluid reservoir clamp External torx setFig. 172
8Remove fluid reservoir (8) Installation: Note additional oil filling
capacity when replacing the fluid reservoir.*BF83.55-
P-1005-
01A
9Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel Series 163
BA83.30-P-1001-01BHexagon bolt securing refrigerant line to fluid reservoirNM10
NumberDesignationRefrigerant
compressor 7SB16,
refrigerant R134a
in model 163
BF83.55-P-1005-
01AAdditional oil filling
capacity when
replacing fluid
reservoirCompressor oilcm3 10
Specifications for
Operating FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0362-
00A
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INSTALL/REMOVE CONDENSER - AR83.30-P-6540GH
MODELS 163.113 /128 /136 /154 /157 /172 /174 /175 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for
USA
Illustrated on model 163.154
Fig. 173: Identifying Condenser Components
Remove/Install
Risk of explosion caused by
welding or soldering work on
closed air conditioning system.
Risk of poisoning caused by
inhaling overheated refrigerant
vapors. Risk of injury to skin and
eyes caused by contact with liquid
refrigerant.Never perform welding work on or near a
closed air conditioning system. No smoking
or open flames. Wear safety glasses and
protective gloves. Work only in well
ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the
air conditioning system circuit only after the
system has been discharged.
AS83.00-Z-
0001-01A
Conduct if air conditioning system
is damaged or leakingAll models
AH83.30-
N-0004-
01A
Protect air conditioning circuit and
components from moisture when
carrying out repair work
All models fitted with air conditioning
AH83.30-
N-0005-
01A
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Notes on handling refrigerant
R134aAll models fitted with air conditioning
AH83.30-
N-0003-
01A
1.1
Remove
additional
fan (M4)
Models 163.136 /154/157 /172 with air
conditioning or for USA Tempmatic, code
580.AR83.30-
P-5600GH
2.1Remove intercooler Only models 163.113/ 128.
Model 163.113AR09.41-P-
6817MM
Model 163.128AR09.41-P-
6817CD
3Discharge air conditioning system
Installation: Evacuate, refill air
conditioning system and check for proper
operation and tightness.AR83.30-
P-1760GH
4.1Detach lower engine compartment
panelingModel 163.172/174/175AR61.20-
P-1105GH
4.2Remove noise encapsulation Removal: Only remove front part.
Model 163.113/128AR94.30-P-
5400GH
5.1Remove air guide Only if present Located at front
crossmember, in center behind front bumper.
6Unscrew bolts at bottom of
electric fan or fan shroud. Also remove sheet metal nuts.
7Remove attachment parts (20) and
rubber shock absorber(21) Removal: Lower attaching parts and
damper rubber.
Installation: Replace attaching parts.
8Unscrew screw (2) for refrigerant
line at fluid reservoir
*BA83.30-
P-1001-
01B
9Detach refrigerant line from fluid
reservoir Installation: Replace sealing rings and
moisten with compressor oil.
10Unscrew screw (6) for refrigerant
line at condenser(5)
*BA83.30-
P-1002-
01B
11Detach refrigerant line from
condenser (5) Installation: Replace sealing rings and
moisten with compressor oil.
12Detach rubber seal (4) from
radiator (7)
13Remove screws (3)
14.1Remove attachment parts (20) and
rubber shock absorber(21)Model 163.113/128
Upper attaching parts and damper rubber.
Installation: Replace attaching parts.
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Air conditioning system
Refrigerant compressor
REMOVE, INSTALL AIR CONDITIONING CONTROL MODULE - AR83.30-P-6600GH
MODELS 163.113/136/154/172/174 up to 31.8.01 with CODE (580) air conditioning or Tempmatic for
USA
15Remove capacitor (5) upward Installation: Note additional oil filling
capacity when replacing the condenser.*BF83.55-
P-1003-
01A
16Install in the reverse order
NumberDesignationModel 163
BA83.30-P-1001-01BHexagon bolt securing refrigerant line to fluid reservoirNm10
BA83.30-P-1002-01BHexagon bolt for refrigerant line to capacitorNm20
NumberDesignationRefrigerant
compressor 7SB16,
refrigerant R134a
in model 163
BF83.55-P-1003-
01AAdditional oil filling
capacity when
replacing condenserCompressor oilcm3 20
Specifications for
Operating FluidsSheetBB00.40-P-0362-
00A
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Fig. 174: Identifying Air Conditioning Control Module Components
REMOVE AND INSTALL EVAPORATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - AR83.30-P-8085GH
MODEL 163 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
Fig. 175: Identifying Evaporator Temperature Sensor Components
Removal, installation
1Disconnect ground cable of battery AR54.10-P-0003A
2Remove switch unit for heater/ ventilation (1) AR83.20-P-
1835GH
3Unscrew bolt (4) for air conditioning control module (N19) at
evaporator housing (3)
4Disconnect connector (5) at air conditioning control module (N19)
5Detach air conditioning control module (N19) from evaporator
housing (3)
6Install in the reverse order
7Encode radio AR82.60-P-7502-
01GH
8Read out diagnostic trouble code memory, erase and set clock
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REMOVE/INSTALL OUTSIDE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - AR83.30-P-8086GH
MODELS 163.113 #A up to 289564, 163.154 #A as of 145272 up to 289564, 163.172 #A as of 145272,
163.174 #A up to 289564, 163.113 #X up to 754619, 163.136 #X as of 708319, 163.154 #X as of 708319 up
to 754619, 163.172 #X as of 708319 with CODE (580) Air conditioning or Tempmatic for USA
Remove/Install
Risk of explosion from welding or
soldering work on closed air
conditioning system. Risk of
poisoning. Inhaling overheated
refrigerant vapors may be toxic. Risk
of injury. Contact with liquid
refrigerant may result in injury to the
skin and eyes.Do not carry out any welding work on the
closed air conditioning system or in the
surrounding area. No smoking or open
flames. Wear eye protection and protective
gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas.
Carry out repair work on the air
conditioning system circuit only after the
system has been discharged.
AS83.00-
Z-0001-
01A
Procedures if air conditioning system is
damaged or leakingAll models
AH83.30-
N-0004-
01A
Protect air conditioning circuit and
components from moisture when
carrying out repair work
All models fitted with air conditioning
AH83.30-
N-0005-
01A
Notes on handling refrigerant R134aAll models fitted with air conditioning
AH83.30-
N-0003-
01A
1Remove evaporator housing AR83.30-
P-5200GH
2Disassemble AC housing AR83.30-
P-5201GH
3Unclip evaporator temperature sensor
(B10/6) from evaporator (1)
4Install in the reverse order
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Fig. 176: Identifying Coolan t Compensating Reservoir
Fig. 177: Identifying Outside Air Te mperature Sensor And Connector
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Remove/install
Risk of injury to skin and eyes
suffering scalding from contact with
hot coolant spray. Risk of poisoning
from swallowing coolant.
Do not open cooling system unless coolant
temperature is below 90°C. Open cap slowly
and release the pressure. Do not pour
coolant into beverage bottles.
Wear protective gloves, protective clothing
and eye protection.
AS20.00-Z-
0001-01A
Risk of explosion from welding or
soldering work on closed air
conditioning system. Risk of
poisoning. Inhaling overheated
refrigerant vapors may be toxic. Risk
of injury from skin and eye contact
with liquid refrigerant.Do not carry out any welding work on the
closed air conditioning system or in the
surrounding area. No smoking or open
flames. Wear eye protection and protective
gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas.
Carry out repair work on the air
conditioning system circuit only after the
system has been discharged.
AS83.00-Z-
0001-01A
Procedures if air conditioning system
is damaged or leakingAll models
AH83.30-
N-0004-
01A
Protect air conditioning circuit and
components from moisture when
carrying out repair work
All models fitted with air conditioning
AH83.30-
N-0005-
01A
Notes on handling refrigerant R134aAll models fitted with air conditioning
AH83.30-
N-0003-
01A
1Drain coolant J Engine 112, 113.AR20.00-P-
1142HA
Engine 111.AR20.00-P-
1142HG
Engine 612.963.AR20.00-P-
1142M
2Unscrew coolant compensating
reservoir (1) on firewall Lay compensating reservoir to one side.
3Disconnect coolant delivery/return
hoses for heat exchanger (2) Remove hose clamps from coolant hoses.
4Discharge air conditioning system
Installation: Evacuate air conditioning,
refill and check for proper operation and
leaktightness.AR83.30-P-
1760GH
5Remove cover on expansion valve
(4)
6Remove nut (3) on expansion valve
(4) Replace self-locking nut.
*BA83.30-
P-1003-01B
7Disconnect refrigerant lines from
expansion valve Installation: Install new sealing rings
and moisten with compressor oil.
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