Note: Repairs may only be carried out by specialized service centers with the necessary equipment for work on the refrigerant circuit and qualified personnel. If the refrigerant circuit is disconnected, the dryer does not need to be replaced. To prevent the ingress of moisture, close all depressurized components in the refrigerant circuit with suitable plugs. When replacing, observe the prescribed amount of oil in the refrigerant circuit. If the circuit is not opened for 10 minutes after the refrigerant has been pumped out, the pressure in the circuit may rise again as a result of the evaporation of refrigerant residues. Evacuate the refrigerant and depressurize the circuit immediately afterwards.
Capacitors with desiccant cartridge - manufactured by Modine
Remove the front bumper. Remove the radiator fan bracket. Remove the air duct on the bulkhead of the engine compartment. Extract the refrigerant using an air conditioning service stand. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser. Press the latches on the left and right sides -arrows- and release the radiator with the condenser from the wall brackets by pressing.
Note: If the clips -arrows- crack when pressed together, screw -1- is used to fasten the radiator to the wall when refitting (5 Nm).
Tilt radiator -3- with condenser -2- -arrow- to gain access to trim -1- on dryer reservoir.
Unscrew cap -1-.
Push cover -1- into reservoir. Remove the retaining ring -arrow- and then remove the cap -1- by pulling it out of the reservoir -2- using the pre-screwed M12 bolt.
Remove the desiccant from the reservoir using a conventional grip in the direction indicated by -arrow-.
bend weld wire (0.2mm), as it shown on the picture.
- a = 380 mm
- b = no more than 7 mm
- c - no more than 6 mm
Instruction. In order not to damage the capacitor, hook the mesh with a hook strictly as shown in the figure.
Carefully remove mesh -2- from condenser using hook -1-.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Only open the sealed bag with the desiccant cartridge immediately before inserting it into the tank and immediately close the cartridge with the lid -1-. Check the tank before installation - for dirt, damage to the thread, attached surfaces.
Install a new mesh in the tank, and then a new dryer. Replace cover -1- with gasket. Apply a thin layer of refrigerant oil to the cover gasket before installation. Make sure that the gasket fits correctly on the cover -1-. Install thrust washer -arrow-. Close the cap -1- (5 Nm). Reinstall the remaining removed parts. Charge the refrigerant using an air conditioning service stand.
Capacitors with desiccant cartridge - manufactured by Denso
Remove the front bumper. Remove the radiator fan bracket. Remove the air duct on the bulkhead of the engine compartment. Extract the refrigerant using an air conditioning service stand. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser. Press the latches on the left and right sides -arrows- and release the radiator with the condenser from the wall brackets by pressing.
Note: If the clips -arrows- crack when pressed together, a screw is used to fasten the radiator to the wall when reinstalling.
Tilt radiator -3- with condenser -2- -arrow- to gain access to screw plug -1- of dryer cartridge. Remove screw plug -A-. Pull dryer housing -C- with cartridge -D- upwards out of reservoir. Pull the filter element -E- out of the reservoir towards the top, e.g. using a hook. Close the receiver with a stopper to prevent dirt and moisture from entering it.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Replace the screw plug, O-rings and desiccant cartridge every time the reservoir is opened. Open the sealed bag with the desiccant cartridge only immediately before inserting it into the tank and immediately close the cartridge with a lid. Lubricate the O-rings of the cover with oil for the refrigerant circuit. Check the tank before installation - for dirt, damage to the thread, attached surfaces.
Insert the filter element -E- into the condenser reservoir (pay attention to the correct position). Remove the cartridge from the bag, insert it into the dryer housing -C- and immediately lower it into the receiver. Screw in screw plug -A-.
Capacitors with Dryer Cartridge - Made by Keihin
Remove the front bumper. Remove the radiator fan bracket. Remove the air duct on the bulkhead of the engine compartment. Extract the refrigerant using an air conditioning service stand. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the condenser. Press the latches on the left and right sides -arrows- and release the radiator with the condenser from the wall brackets by pressing.
Note: If the clips -arrows- crack when pressed together, screw -1- is used to fasten the radiator to the wall when refitting (5 Nm).
Tilt radiator -3- with condenser -2- -arrow- to gain access to screw plug -1- of dryer cartridge. Unscrew screw plug -1-. Using pliers with long jaws, remove the desiccant cartridge from the tank in an upward direction.
Installation
Installation in reverse order.
Note: Replace the desiccant cartridge and O-rings every time the receiver is opened. The sealed bag with the desiccant cartridge should only be opened immediately before installation in the tank and immediately close the cartridge with a lid. Lubricate the O-rings of the cover with oil for the refrigerant circuit. Check the tank before installation for dirt, thread damage, mating surfaces.
Remove the cartridge from the package, insert it into the dryer body and immediately lower it into the receiver. Screw in screw plug -1-.
Reasons to replace the desiccant cartridge
Replace the drier cartridge if: the refrigerant circuit has been purged or flushed, the air conditioner compressor has stuck, the system has been depressurized indefinitely (very slow leaks).
The dryer cartridge should not be replaced: as a result of the accident, the receiver is not damaged, the repair of the refrigerant circuit is carried out in a short time (within set time limits), and vehicles not older than 5 years, the refrigerant circuit is opened for a short time to repair other components, vehicles not older than 5 years.