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64 53 515 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system

WARNING: Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety informations for handling R 134a refrigerant. See TETRAFLUORETHANE REFRIGERANT R134A  or R 134A REFRIGERANT .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant oil.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
IMPORTANT: Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:

Follow instructions on REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT .

IMPORTANT: The desiccant insert can only be replaced in vehicles with production dates up to 12/08!
In vehicles after 12/08, the heating and air conditioning system capacitor must be replaced!

Necessary preliminary tasks: 

If necessary, pierce label over sealing cap (1).

Remove cap (1) from capacitor (2).

Installation note: 

Tightening torque 64 53 12AZ .

Fig 1: Identifying Capacitor Cap
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Remove Seeger circlip ring (1) with suitable pliers.

Fig 2: Identifying Seeger Circlip Ring
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With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), pull the desiccant insert (2) out of the capacitor (3).

Fig 3: Pulling Capacitor Screw
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After installation: