64 53 517 Replacing desiccant insert for A/C system
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WARNING:
Risk of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant R134a .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant R134a .
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil , see 64 50... Safety instructions for handling refrigerant oil
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit! See 64 52... Instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit .
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replacing drier insert for A/C system
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.
Follow instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit! See 64 52... Instructions for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit .
If A/C system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replacing drier insert for A/C system
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove condenser , see 64 53 551 Removing and installing or replacing condenser for A/C system .
Remove cover cap (1) from condenser (2).
Press sealing cap (1) inwards and remove circlip (2).
With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), remove sealing cap from condenser (3).
Installation:
Replace sealing rings (1) of sealing cap (2) and coat with refrigerant oil.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Removal is made more difficult if rib (2) is damaged!
Removal is made more difficult if rib (2) is damaged!
Carefully pull out desiccant insert (1) with a pair of wide pliers on rib (2).
After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system , see 64 50 009 Drawing off, evacuating and filling A/C system (R 134a) .