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 (N62)

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

Fig 1: Removing Cover Cap From 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: Replacing Sealing Rings Of Sealing Cap

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

Fig 5: Withdrawing Desiccant Insert From Capacitor

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