Fluid Reservoir with Dryer

Fluid Reservoir with Dryer

Special tools, testers and auxiliary items required

• Torque Wrench (V.A.G 1331) (5 to 50 Nm)

• Robinair A/C Service Unit (ROB 134APF) or succeeding model.

• Under certain conditions, fluid reservoir with dryer is no longer to be replaced after each time the refrigerant circuit is opened.

• If the vehicle has a condenser manufactured by Denso (1K0 820 411 E) then changing the dryer is not required.

Removing

• See notes, refer to => [ Refrigerant Circuit Components ] Refrigerant Circuit Components.

• Refrigerant must be extracted before hand using (ROB 134APF) or succeeding model.

• The previously used service stations can still be used. Refer to V.A.G workshop equipment catalog.

• To prevent the entry of dampness all components of the refrigerant circuit which have been opened must be sealed with suitable plugs.

- Extract refrigerant using (ROB 134APF) or succeeding model. Only then open the refrigerant circuit.

- Remove the front bumper cover.

- Loosen the transmission fluid cooler and lay it on its side (vehicle specific).


There is a danger of ice-up.

Refrigerant leaks out if refrigerant circuit is not discharged.

Refrigerant must be extracted before opening the refrigerant circuit. If refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes of extraction, pressure may form in refrigerant circuit due to evaporation. Extract refrigerant once more.

- Remove the clamp bolt - 1 - (7 Nm).






- Remove the bolt - 2 -.

- Remove the fluid reservoir with the dryer.

Installing

Install in reverse order of removal.

• First tighten the bolt - 2 - to 4.2 Nm ± 0.7 Nm and then the bolt - 1 - to 7 Nm.