64 53 517 Replacing desiccant insert for air conditioning system
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Special tools required:
WARNING:
Danger of injury!
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety information for handling R134a refrigerant. See SAFETY INFORMATION and INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING .
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure!
Follow safety information for handling R134a refrigerant. See SAFETY INFORMATION and INSTRUCTIONS FOR HANDLING .
Follow safety instructions for HANDLING REFRIGERANT OIL .
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Restart engine only when air conditioning 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
Restart engine only when air conditioning 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
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove CONDENSER
Remove protective cap (1) from capacitor (2).
Press sealing cap (1) inwards and remove circlip (2).
With assistance of a screwed-in screw (1), remove sealing cap from capacitor (3).
Installation note:
Replace seals (1) on end cap (2).
Use special tool 00 9 030 to fit sealing rings (1) without damaging them.
IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage!
Removal is made more difficult if rib (2) is damaged!
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).
After installation: