Dryer Bag/Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, RS Models: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Remove the bolts (or clips) -1, 2, 3 and 5-. Refer to Lock Carrier .

Fig 1: Front Lock Carrier Cover

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-- Lift the cover -4- on the lock carrier and disengage it on the radiator grille. Refer to Lock Carrier .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct

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-- Remove the front oil cooler. Refer to [For engine(s) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] Engine Oil [For engine(s) CALA] Engine Oil [For transmission(s) 0B6] [For engine(s) CAUA] Engine Oil [For engine(s) CAED, CAEB, CPMB, CPMA] Engine Oil [For engine(s) CFSA] Engine Oil .

-- Remove the left and right air guide -1- from the intermediate flange -2- on the air filter housing.

Fig 3: Identifying Plastic Screw With Filter

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WARNING:

Refrigerant must be extracted from refrigerant circuit before removing sealing cap -A-. If the plastic screw -A- is not removed within 10 minutes, pressure may form in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract the refrigerant once more.

-- Check the refrigerant circuit pressure with, for example, the pressure gauge on an A/C service station. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

WARNING:

Only remove the plastic screw -A- when the pressure in the refrigerant circuit is the same or less than the ambient pressure.

-- Remove the plastic screw -A- (with filter -C-).

Fig 4: Identifying Plastic Screw With Filter

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-- Remove the dryer cartridge -D- downward and out of the condenser.

-- Seal the open receiver/dryer with the plastic screw -A- to prevent dirt and moisture from getting in.