64 53 510 Removing and installing/replacing dryer bottle for air conditioner

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WARNING: Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for handling R134a refrigerant, see 64 50 ... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant R134a .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil, see 64 50 ... Instructions for handling refrigerant oil (for refrigerant R 134a) .

IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replacing drier insert for A/C system

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Evacuate and fill A/C system, see 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a) . are not included in the time value given for this work operation
Release fluid reservoir for windscreen washer system and place to one side
Partially detach front right wheel arch, see 51 71 040 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING FRONT LEFT OR RIGHT WHEEL ARCH COVER .

Fig 1: Screws And Refrigerant Lines

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Release screws (1) and remove refrigerant lines (2).

Installation:

Replace all sealing rings.

Tightening torque: 64 53 1AZ, see 64 11 HOUSING, HEATER/AIR CONDITIONER .

Slacken screws (1) and remove dryer bottle (2) towards top.

Fig 2: Dryer Bottle And Screws

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Disconnect plug connection (3).

Installation:

Make sure dryer bottle is securely seated.

After installation:

Evacuate and fill A/C system, see 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a) .