Desiccant Bag, Removing And Installing, MODINE Condenser: Removing
-- Remove, depending on the charge air system engine components. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .
-- Remove the condenser (refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING ) until the desiccant bag/desiccant bag is accessible.
Danger or frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.
Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.
- Wear safety gloves.
- Wear protective eyewear.
- Extract refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.
- If more than 10 minutes elapse after extracting the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, extract the refrigerant again. Pressure can develop in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation.
-- Remove the cap -1- with the T50 Socket out of the receiver/dryer -2-.
-- Push in the cap -2- slightly.
-- Remove the snap ring -1-.
-- Install a M12 bolt in the cover and carefully pull it out of the receiver/dryer -4-.
-- Remove the desiccant bag -3- with a commercially available pick-up tool from the receiver/dryer.
-- Hook for example the welding wire onto the strainer exactly as illustrated to prevent damage to the receiver/dryer
Version 1
-- Carefully remove the strainer -2- from the receiver/dryer using the welding wire -1-.
Version 2
-- Carefully remove the strainer -1- from the receiver/dryer -2- using the welding wire -A-.
Continuation for All Vehicles
-- If the work is not completed, close open receiver/dryer with the cap -2- to prevent dirt and moisture from entering.