Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, SHOWA/KEIHIN Condenser: Removing

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Remove the condenser until the dryer cartridge closure is reachable without loosening the respective refrigerant lines on the condenser. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

NOTE:

Depending on the version, the receiver/dryer is either completely replaced or only the dryer cartridge is replaced on the Showa/Keihin condenser (there are different versions).

-- Check the refrigerant circuit pressure with the pressure gauge on an A/C service station. Refer to USING SERVICE STATION (R134a) / PRESSURES, CHECKING (R134a) (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or WORKING WITH A/C SERVICE STATION (R1234yf) .

Courtesy of AUDI OF AMERICA, LLC

WARNING:

Danger Due To Refrigerant Coming Out Under Pressure.

Danger of frost bite to skin and other parts of the body.

Evacuate the refrigerant and immediately open the refrigerant circuit afterward.
If more than 10 minutes have elapsed since evacuating the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, evacuate the refrigerant again. Pressure in the refrigerant circuit is caused by evaporation.

-- Remove the plug -A-.

-- Remove the dryer cartridge -E- upward from the condenser receiver/dryer.

-- Remove the filter element -F- upward from the condenser receiver/dryer using, for example, a commercially available pick-up tool.

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