Opel 1900 1973, Service Manual, Page: 558 / 625

COMPONENTS ALL MODELS
Figure Sheet Metal Cover Removed
5. Unplug compressor clutch electrical plug, and
remove idler pulley bracket assembly and ground
wire. See Figure
1. Radiator hose is removed for
photographic reasons only.
Location of Compressor Mounting
,
Support Bolts Opel 1900 Manta
Figure 1 Location of Idler Pulley, Bracket and
Ground Wire Opel 1900 Manta
6. After system is completely discharged, remove
refrigerant hoses from compressor adapter fitting
and cap hoses and adapter fitting to keep contami-
nants from entering.
7. Support compressor from underneath and
remove three (3) compressor mounting support bolts
and support bracket. Carefully lower compressor.
See Figure
52. During removal, maintain the
compressor position so that the sump is downward.
Do not rotate compressor shaft.
Support compressor from underneath and install
into position from
under
car. Insure that compressor
oil charge.
2, Install three (3) compressor mounting support
bolts. See Figure
Install compressor support bracket. Torque bolts
to See Figure
Install idler pulley fan belt, bracket assembly
ground wire. Plug compressor clutch electri-
cal! plug. See Figure
Install refrigerant hoses and evacuate system.
Refer to EVACUATING THE. SYSTEM.
While system is being evacuated install sheet
cover. See Figure
Install air cleaner and heat pipe.
Install negative battery cable and charge system.
CHARGING THE SYSTEM.
REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION OF
OPEL 1900 MANTA
I
1.’ Discharge system. Refer to DISCHARGING
THE SYSTEM.