Desiccant Bag/Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, SHOWA/KEIHIN Condenser: Removing

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-- Remove, depending on the charge air system engine components. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .

-- Remove the condenser. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

CAUTION:

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 plug -A-.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Dryer Cartridge, Removing & Installing, Showa/Keihin Condenser

Courtesy of VOLKSWAGEN GROUP OF AMERICA, INC.

-- Remove the dryer cartridge -E- upward from the condenser receiver/dryer.

-- Immediately seal the open receiver/dryer with the plug -A- to prevent dirt and moisture from getting in.