Dryer, Removing And Installing: Removing

Immediately seal off any open lines and connections with clean plugs from the Engine Bung Set:VAS 6122  .

-- Perform the "open the electric activated valves for the refrigerant circuit for extracting, evacuating and filling" with Vehicle Diagnostic Tester . Refer to Diagnostic Entries .

-- Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Remove the heat pump valve unit. Refer to Heat Pump Valve Unit, Removing and Installing  .

-- Remove the bolts -1- and -2-.

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-- Remove the bolts -1-, -2- and -3-.

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-- Remove the refrigerant lines -1- and -2-.

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-- Remove the nut -2-.

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-- Remove the dryer -1- upward from the retainer.