03 CLK55 A/C Compressor R&R procedures
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03 CLK55 A/C Compressor R&R procedures
My A/C compressor has died a horrible death. Can someone post the procedures for removing and reinstalling the compressor, expansion valve and the dryer insert?
The A/C started blowing warm air then after about 2 minutes the air would turn cold. On hotter days the A/C would be less effective and stay warm, just as I made an appointment to have the system serviced the compressor started making horrible knocking noises.
Purchased a A/C bypass belt 6PK2315 (Engines M112/113 – 20 x 2315 to 2325 mm) in accordance with the tech tip http://www.import-car.com/tech-tip-m...ve-belt-noise/
The bypass belt allowed me to determine the problem is in the A/C compressor. I have also found the system is still pressurized.
Any experience, information and/or procedures to accomplish this repair will be appreciated. I will document my repairs as they may be helpful in the future to other owners.
Planning for the worst and hoping for the best I have ordered a new compressor, expansion valve, A/C dryer insert, O-ring kit and Schrader valve cores
The A/C started blowing warm air then after about 2 minutes the air would turn cold. On hotter days the A/C would be less effective and stay warm, just as I made an appointment to have the system serviced the compressor started making horrible knocking noises.
Purchased a A/C bypass belt 6PK2315 (Engines M112/113 – 20 x 2315 to 2325 mm) in accordance with the tech tip http://www.import-car.com/tech-tip-m...ve-belt-noise/
The bypass belt allowed me to determine the problem is in the A/C compressor. I have also found the system is still pressurized.
Any experience, information and/or procedures to accomplish this repair will be appreciated. I will document my repairs as they may be helpful in the future to other owners.
Planning for the worst and hoping for the best I have ordered a new compressor, expansion valve, A/C dryer insert, O-ring kit and Schrader valve cores
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03 CLK55 AMG
Thank you for the information! Trust me I know the time and value of doing any job correct the first time. One of the reasons I am gathering information is to determine if I want to perform this repair or take to a repair facility. If I can perform 90% of the labor that will be a substantial cost savings and to know that portion of the job was done correctly. I have full confidence in my mechanical skills however I may not have all the special tools required to complete this repair.
Thanks for the information!
Thanks for the information!
