Refrigerant Receiver, Removing And Installing: Removing
- For all the following work, close the open lines and connections with clean plugs from the :VAS6122 .
-- Initiate the A/C system basic setting through the Thermal Management Control Module -J1024- and open the power-activated valves through the stored routine "Extract, evacuate and fill the refrigerant circuit" using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester.
-- Switch off the ignition.
-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit or Working with A/C Service Station .
-- Remove the left front wheel spoiler. Refer to OVERVIEW - FRONT WHEEL HOUSING LINER .
-- Remove the left lower longitudinal member. Refer to OVERVIEW - LOCK CARRIER .
Danger or frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.
Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Evacuate or drain refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.
- If more than 10 minutes elapse after extracting or draining the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, extract or drain the refrigerant again. Pressure develops in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.
-- Remove the bolts -1 and 5-.
-- Remove the refrigerant line -2-.
-- Remove the refrigerant receiver -3-.