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Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, MODINE Condenser, Except RS 3: Removing

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-- Remove the condenser. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

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

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-- Remove the closure cap -1-.

Fig 1: Identifying Removal Of Cover And Circlip
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CAUTION:

Danger of 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 has not been opened, extract or drain the refrigerant again. Pressure develops in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.

-- Push the closure cap -1- in slightly.

-- Remove the circlip -arrow- and then remove the closure cap from the condenser -2- using a M12 bolt.

-- Make a 2 mm welding wire with the following dimensions.

Fig 2: Identifying Dimensions And Shape Of Welding Wire
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-- Hook the welding wire on the screen exactly as shown to prevent damage to the condenser.

Fig 3: Identifying Removal Of Filter (Strainer) From Fluid Container With Welding Wire
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-- Carefully remove the filter element (screen) -2- from the receiver/dryer using the welding wire -1-.

-- If the work is not completed, close open receiver/dryer immediately with the cap -1- to prevent dirt and moisture from entering.

Fig 4: Identifying Removal Of Cover And Circlip
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