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

Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following: 

• Using the opening, inspect the receiver/dryer on the condenser for dirt and damage on the threaded- and sealing surfaces.
• Replace the plastic screw -A- (with filter -C-), the dryer cartridge -D- and the O-ring -B-.
• Coat the O-ring -C- lightly with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
• Make sure the O-ring -B- fits correctly inside the groove on the plastic screw -A-.
• Keep the dryer cartridge -D- sealed in its air-tight package as long as possible. Open the package just before installing the dryer cartridge into the condenser. The dryer cartridge absorbs moisture in a very short time and become unusable.

-- Remove the dryer cartridge -D- from its original package.

-- Insert the dryer cartridge -D- in the condenser receiver/dryer.

-- Install the plastic screw -A- (with filter -C-) (tightening specification: 2 Nm).

-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Operate the A/C system after filling the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING OPERATION AFTER FILLING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .

-- Install the remaining removed components.

-- Turn on the ignition.

-- Check the DTC memory and erase any displayed entries using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.