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64 53 510 Removing And Installing / Replacing Drier Flask For Air Conditioner

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NOTE: A/C system is drawn off. Refer to 64 50 009 DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING A/C SYSTEM (R 134A) .
Follow instructions for dryer bottle replacement. Refer to 64 53... NOTES ON REPLACING DRIER BOTTLE OR DRIER INSERT .

M3 only: 

Remove right headlight. Refer to 63 12 002 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT or 63 12 006 REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING RIGHT HEADLIGHT (XENON HEADLIGHT) .

All except M3: 

Remove fluid reservoir for windshield washer system.

All: 

Unfasten screws.

Fig 1: Detaching Pressure And Suction Pipes
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Detach pressure and suction pipes towards top.

NOTE: Provide pressure and suction pipes with plugs if A/C system remains open for longer than one hour.

Installation: 

Replace sealing rings.

Unfasten screws.

Fig 2: Unfastening Screws
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Unfasten screws.

Fig 3: Feeding Out Wheel Arch Undertrim
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Feed out wheel arch undertrim.

Loosen bolts.

Fig 4: Pulling Out Dryer Bottle
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Pull out dryer bottle towards bottom.

NOTE: In event of warranty application, seal line openings with plugs of new dryer bottle.