64 53 515 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system
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WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a (tetrafluorethane) refrigerant See 6450... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT or 6450... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID .
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a (tetrafluorethane) refrigerant See 6450... SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING R134A REFRIGERANT or 6450... INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING REFRIGERANT R 134A .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT FLUID .
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.
NOTE:
Follow NOTES for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
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!
In vehicles after 12/08, the heating and air conditioning system capacitor must be replaced!
Necessary preliminary work:
- DRAWING OFF, EVACUATING AND FILLING THE HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM are not included in the time value given for this job item
- Remove CAPACITOR
If necessary, pierce label over sealing cap (1).
Remove cap (1) from capacitor (2).
Installation note:
Tightening torque 64 53 12AZ See REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE or AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR .
Remove Seeger circlip ring (1) with suitable pliers.
With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), pull the desiccant insert (2) out of the capacitor (3).
After installation
- Top up and bleed the cooling system and check for watertightness
- EVACUATE AND FILL HEATING AND AIR CONDITIONING SYSTEM