64 53 515 Replacing Desiccant Insert For Air Conditioning System

64 53 515 Replacing Desiccant Insert For Air Conditioning System

Special tools required:







WARNING:
Danger of injury.
Refrigerant circuit is under high pressure.
Follow safety instructions for handling R 134a refrigerant.
Avoid contact with refrigerant and refrigerant fluid.
Follow safety instructions for handling refrigerant fluid.







IMPORTANT:
Risk of damage.
Restart engine only when air conditioning system has been correctly filled.







NOTE:
Follow notes for opening and replacing parts in refrigerant circuit.
If air conditioning system is opened for more than 24 hours:
Replace desiccant insert for heating and air conditioning system.
Follow instructions on replacing desiccant insert.

IMPORTANT:
The desiccant insert can only be replaced in vehicles with production dates up to 12/08.
In vehicles after 12/08, the heating and air conditioning system capacitor must be replaced.







Necessary preliminary work:
- Drawing off, evacuating and filling the air conditioning system are not included in the time value given for this job item
- Remove capacitor







If necessary, pierce label over screw plug (1).
Open screw plug (1) and remove desiccant insert from heating and air conditioning system capacitor (3).

Installation note:
Tightening torque 64 53 12AZ.
Replace sealing rings.
Use special tool 00 9 030 to mount sealing rings without damaging them.







After installation:
- Evacuate and fill A/C system

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