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Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, MODINE Condenser: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and Note The Following: 

NOTE:

Replace the plug, O-ring and dryer cartridge after every opening of the receiver/dryer.

-- Using the opening, inspect the receiver/dryer on the condenser for dirt and damage on the threaded- and sealing surfaces.

Version "1" : 

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-- Insert the filter element (with screen) -2- into the condenser receiver/dryer on the proper side.

NOTE:

Keep the dryer cartridge 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 from the surrounding air in a very short time and becomes unusable.

-- Remove the dryer cartridge from the package and insert it into the condenser receiver/dryer.

Version "2" : 

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-- Remove the dryer unit -1- from the package and insert it into the condenser -2-.

Continuation For All Versions: 

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-- Insert the closure cap -1- and push it far enough downward so that the snap ring -arrow- can engage in the groove.

NOTE:

Coat the O-ring for the closure cap with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .

-- Version "1" : Press on the protective cap.

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-- Version "2" : Install the protective cap using the :T10128  .

-- Attach the safety warning label (if equipped).

-- All removed parts are reinstalled.

-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION (R134a) / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, EVACUATING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION (R134a) / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION (R134a) (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, DISCHARGING (R1234yf) / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, EVACUATING (R1234yf) / REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING (R1234yf) .

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

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