64 53 517 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION .
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Follow notes for OPENING AND REPLACING PARTS IN REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours: replace desiccant insert for air conditioning system
Follow INSTRUCTIONS ON REPLACING DESICCANT INSERT .
Necessary preliminary work:
- Drain off AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM
- Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .
The condenser does not need to be removed for the following operations!
Remove protective cap (1) from capacitor (2).
Press sealing cap (1) inwards and remove circlip (2).
With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), remove sealing cap from capacitor (3).
Installation note:
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.
Risk of damage!
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: