Receiver/Dryer, Removing And Installing: Removing

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-- Turn off the ignition.

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to USING SERVICE STATION (Refrigerant R134a, Servicing; Refrigerant Circuit, Using Service Station).

NOTE:

Depending on the allocation of the service connection to the refrigerant line and vehicle version, it may be necessary to remove the left additional reinforcement on the tower brace so that the service coupling of the A/C service station can be connected (for example, on the Audi Q5). Refer to OVERVIEW - SUSPENSION STRUT AND UPPER CONTROL ARM . Refer to USING SERVICE STATION .

-- Remove the bolts (or clips) -1, 2, 3 and 5-. Refer to OVERVIEW - 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 OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .

-- Remove the bolts -arrows-.

Fig 2: Identifying Air Duct Components

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-- Remove the air guide -1- on the intermediate flange -2- for the air filter housing.

-- Remove the front noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

NOTE:

Depending on the vehicle version, it may be necessary to remove the bumper cover in order to remove the front noise insulation (for example, on the Audi A4 allroad). Refer to OVERVIEW - BUMPER COVER .

Vehicles with charge air cooler or engine oil cooler, installed under the condenser:

-- Remove the condenser. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

All:

-- Remove the bolts -A-.

Fig 3: Identifying Screws

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-- Remove the bolt -C- and the bracket -D- upward.

-- Remove the receiver/dryer -F- upward from the condenser -E- -arrow-.

NOTE:

Be sure not to lose the rubber grommet -B- when removing the receiver/dryer.

Seal open connections on the receiver/dryer and condenser with suitable caps (to prevent dirt and moisture from entering).