How to change the ac compressor and vacuum and refill the freon in a w203 Mercedes V6

This video shows you how to replace the ac compressor in a w203 Mercedes Benz and vacuum and refill the freon. To reset the system, ensure the air conditioner is turned off. Next, locate the air conditioner fuse in the fuse box remove it for about 10 seconds, and reinstall it. This should reset the ac system. Or the battery can be disconnected. One part I did not film was blowing out the ac lines with compressed air to try and remove any oil left in them. The prevents the replacement of the ac condenser. The part number from NAPA for the o-ring kit is TEM 801787.
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 C240
2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005 C320

[@UrielArtsGarage]

Thanks for this video! Just a couple of days ago I got stranded because my AC Compressor shredded my belt, luckily the belt didn't destroy anything else, might have to watch this 100 times before I start replacing it.

[@gmarshall84]

You got this. Ive own a mercedes for most my life and they are reliable and pretty simple to fix by yourself.

[@SiikPros]

Some places recommend to replace the condenser as well. Is this true? The kit with the condenser is only like $40 more so I might buy it anyway.
Im wondering if the pulleys and stuff for the belt need to be replaced too or just the belt will be fine.
Thank you for this. I have an 05 c320 4matic and my clutch blew up for the 2nd time now so I'm guessing a new ac compressor will be better.

[@E46BMWsandForeigns]

It is worth it to get a new condenser otherwise you have to flush the system like I did and hope it removed all the contaminates. The pulleys should be fine it would be best to get a new since the compressor exploding probably damaged it.

[@HungNguyen-sb1yu]

What is the brand name of the new compressor? Thank you.

[@Senji-Ch.]

Can a compressor from a C200 work on a C220 ??

[@user-me5th5fn3i]

Hey, my sons compressor just went, can you tell me the exact size of that bypass belt you used? I need to get him back on the road until we can get a compressor. Thanks in advance.

[@kiwiripe0]

does this also work for a 2000 W220?

[@E46BMWsandForeigns]

I don't know since that is a s-class it, but might be similar