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. Refer to 64 50... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A . Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil. Refer to 64 50... SAFETY PRECAUTIONS WHEN 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. Refer to 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. Refer to 64 53 551 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING CONDENSER FOR A/C SYSTEM (AUTOMATIC A/C HIGH) .

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

Fig 1: Removing Condenser Cover Cap

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

Fig 2: View Of Sealing Cap

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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

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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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