64 53 517 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system

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Special tools required:

00 9 030

WARNING: Danger of injury!

Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!

Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.

Read and comply with SAFETY INFORMATION .

IMPORTANT:

Risk of damage!

Restart engine only when A/C system has been correctly filled.

Follow INSTRUCTIONS 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 tasks:

DRAIN OFF the air conditioning system.
Remove UNDERBODY PROTECTION .

NOTE: Pictured in removed state.
The condenser does not need to be removed for the following operations!

Remove protective cap (1) from capacitor (2).

Fig 1: Identifying Protective Cap And Capacitor

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Press sealing cap (1) inwards and remove circlip (2).

Fig 2: Pressing Sealing Cap Inwards

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With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), remove sealing cap (2) from capacitor (3).

Fig 3: Removing Sealing Cap From Capacitor

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Installation note:

Replace sealing rings (1).

Use special tool 00 9 030 to fit sealing rings (1) without damaging them.

Fig 4: Identifying Sealing Rings

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IMPORTANT: 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).

Fig 5: Removing Desiccant Insert For Heating And Air Conditioning System

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After installation:

EVACUATE AND FILL A/C SYSTEM .