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Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, DENSO Condenser: Removing

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 .

-- Check the refrigerant circuit pressure with the pressure gauge on an A/C service station. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or Working with A/C Service Station (1 Of 2) / Working with A/C Service Station (2 Of 2) .

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Dryer Cartridge
GWWA87-10639Courtesy 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 carrier -C- with the dryer cartridge -D- upward from the condenser.

-- Remove the filter element -E- upward from the condenser using, for example, a pick-up tool.

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