Drying the Protective Coating On the Evaporator

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Fig 1: Identifying Settings

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

Turn the A/C control to the "off" position.

Install the pollen filter cover.

Close the doors and open the front side windows approximately 10 cm.

Set the heater control to maximum.

Set the blower fan to maximum power.

Choose recirculation.

Start the engine and idle it for 20 minutes. Connect the exhaust extractor.

NOTE: Ensure that the pollen filter has been removed and that the front side windows are open.