Remove and install drier cartridge - AR83.30-P-6521VT

MODEL 171.473 with CODE (580) Automatic air conditioning with CODE (581) Comfort automatic air conditioning 

Fig 1: Identifying Drier Cartridge Components (1 Of 2)

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Fig 2: Identifying Drier Cartridge Components (2 Of 2)

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	Risk of explosion  from welding or soldering work on closed air conditioning system. Risk of poisoning  from inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury  to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid refrigerant.	Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been discharged.	-
	Conduct if air conditioning system is damaged or leaking	All models	AH83.30-N-0004-01A
	Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work	All models fitted with air conditioning	AH83.30-N-0005-01A
	Notes on handling refrigerant R134a	Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a	AH83.30-N-0003-01A
	Risk of death  cased by vehicle slipping or toppling off of the lifting platform.	Align vehicle between the columns of the hydraulic hoist and position the four support plates below the hoist support points specified by the vehicle manufacturer.	-
1	Raise vehicle.		AR00.60-P-1000V
	Risk of injury  caused by fingers being jammed or pinched  when removing, installing or aligning hoods, doors, trunk lid/ rear-end door or sliding roof.	When moving components, ensure that no body parts or limbs are within the operating range of moving parts.	-
2	Open engine hood and raise to vertical position		AR88.40-P-1000V
3	Discharge air conditioning system	Installation:  Evacuate, refill air conditioning system and check for proper operation and tightness.	AR83.30-P-1760V
		Refrigerants	*BF83.00-P-1001-01A
		Air conditioning evacuation, recycling and charging unit for R134a refrigerant	*WE58.40-Z-1002-22A
4	Unclip front grille (2) from front bumper (1)	The outside temperature display temperature sensor (B14) is integrated in the front grille (2).
5	Unplug electrical connector from outside temperature display temperature sensor (B14)
6	Remove bolt (5).		*BA83.30-P-1016-01D
7	Remove mounting plate (4)
8	Unscrew bolts (6)		*BA83.30-P-1015-01D
9	Detach dryer cartridge (3) from refrigerant lines to the side and remove	The refrigerant line openings must be sealed, since penetrating dirt and moisture can otherwise damage the components connected to the refrigerant circuit. Installation:  Install new sealing rings. Moisten threads and sealing rings with compressor oil.
		Set of sealing plugs	Fig 3
10	Install in the reverse order

Fig 3: Identifying Set Of Sealing Plugs (129 589 00 91 00)

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