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Installing > < Renewing dryer cartridge on Modine condenser

Heating, AC System Repair: Replace Dryer Cartridge on Modine Condenser | Golf Mk6

Removing
Removing
–  Detach cooler assembly from retainers and tilt backwards → Drivetrain; Rep. gr.19.
–  Remove safety sticker from deflector cap.
   
–  Unscrew deflector cap -1- with Torx 50 socket insert.
  WARNING
Danger of freezing injuries.
If refrigerant circuit has not been evacuated, refrigerant and refrigerant oil will escape.
Extract refrigerant before opening refrigerant circuit. If the refrigerant circuit is not opened within 10 minutes after it has been evacuated, pressure may develop in coolant circuit due to re-evaporation. Extract refrigerant again.
  N87-10588
–  Press cap -1- down slightly and remove circlip -arrow-.
–  Screw M12 bolt into cap and pull carefully out of receiver -2-.
  N87-10590
–  Pull out dryer bag form condenser in direction of -arrow- using a commercially available (claw) grabbing tool.
  N87-10589
–  Manufacture tool from welding wire (2 mm Ø) according to following dimensions.
a - 380 mm
b - max. 7 mm
c - max. 6 mm
  N87-10591
To prevent damages to the condenser, it is essential to hook the welding wire on the strainer as shown in the illustration.
–  Carefully pull strainer -2- with welding wire -1- out of condenser.
  N87-10592

Installing > < Renewing dryer cartridge on Modine condenser