64 53 510 Removing and installing / replacing drier flask for air conditioner

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Refrigerant drawn off from A/C system. 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 .

Remove right intake filter housing. Refer to 13 71 020 REMOVING AND INSTALLING RIGHT INTAKE FILTER HOUSING .

NOTE: Plug lines (2) if A/C system remains open for longer than one hour.

Loosen screws (1).

Fig 1: Detaching Lines

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Detach lines (2) in direction of arrow.

Installation:

Replace sealing rings.

Loosen screws (1).

Fig 2: Removing Dryer Bottle

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Remove dryer bottle (2) in direction of arrow.

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