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  1. 29th January 2008, 12:50 PM #1
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    D110 - TD5 Air Con Dash removal

    G'day Guys,

    I would like to temporary remove the bottom dash on my MY02 D110 - the part with the AC as I want to install some more insulation for sound and heat in the footwells and firewall - see Insulation post also.

    Anyone know how I can remove the AC section - I know there are basically only 5 screws holding the plastic section on, but the AC plumbing goes through the firewall and through the plastic matting I am trying to remove and upgrade.

    It only need to be off for a couple of days while I do the work - whats the correct way to remove and plug up the AC?

    THX in advance for any ideas

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  2. 29th January 2008, 12:54 PM #2
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    Quote Originally Posted by LRHybrid100 View Post
    G'day Guys,

    I would like to temporary remove the bottom dash on my MY02 D110 - the part with the AC as I want to install some more insulation for sound and heat in the footwells and firewall - see Insulation post also.

    Anyone know how I can remove the AC section - I know there are basically only 5 screws holding the plastic section on, but the AC plumbing goes through the firewall and through the plastic matting I am trying to remove and upgrade.

    It only need to be off for a couple of days while I do the work - whats the correct way to remove and plug up the AC?

    THX in advance for any ideas

    LRH
    Mate, AC was be legally decommissioned by an authorised AC guy.

    Dont be tempted to bleed it yourself, its dangerous (and illegal)
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  3. 29th January 2008, 05:46 PM #3
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    Yeah mate thought so - was rather hoping there was a on/off valve in the engine bay to aid the removal???

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  4. 29th January 2008, 08:27 PM #4
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    As mentioned above, the system must be 'de-commissioned' by a qualified ref/ac engineer.

    The R134a refrigerant needs to be recovered into a dedicated recovery cylinder.

    However, if the guys does the right thing, after you put it all back, in theory he can put 'your' gas back in to the system - he may have to add a few extra grams - but he shouldn't charge you for a full gas charge - just the labour and the extra few grams.
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  5. 29th January 2008, 08:32 PM #5
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    when you take the bits apart - make sure you seal the ends of all the pipes - preferably with a rubber or plastic bungs, dont be tempeted to use sticky tape direct over the pipes.

    R134a runs with a very hygroscopic lubricant, and if you get too much moisture in there no amount of system vacuuming/decompression will remove it, and the lubricant will emulsify - and root the compressor.

    This is especially so in warm/hot weather with high humid conditions.
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