64 53 517 Replacing Desiccant Insert For A/C System (Automatic A/C High)

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WARNING:

Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.

Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant R 134a. See 64 50 ... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A and 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)

NOTE: The time value given for this work operation does not include drawing off, evacuating and filling the A/C system!

Drain off air conditioner See 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A)

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Necessary preliminary tasks:

Remove condenser for A/C system. See 64 53 551 REMOVING AND INSTALLING OR REPLACING CONDENSER FOR A/C SYSTEM

Remove cover cap (1) from condenser (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Cover Cap & Condenser

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Press sealing cap (1) inwards and remove circlip (2).

Fig 2: Removing Circlip

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With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), remove sealing cap (2) from condenser (3).

Fig 3: Removing Sealing Cap From Condenser

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Installation:

Replace sealing rings (1) of sealing cap (2) and coat with refrigerant oil.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Rings & Sealing Cap

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Withdraw desiccant insert (1) in direction of arrow from capacitor (2).

Fig 5: Removing Desiccant Insert From Capacitor

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