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– Pull out the dryer cartridge -1- in direction of arrow using nee‐
dle-nose pliers.
Note
If necessary seal receiver/dryer again, dirt and moisture may
penetrate if it is opened for a long period of time.
Dryer Cartridge on a Version "2" Condenser
– Remove the cover -1- (12 ± 2 Nm).
WARNING
♦ Refrigerant must be extracted from refrigerant circuit be‐
fore removing the cap -1-. If the cap -1- is not removed
within 10 minutes, pressure may form in the refrigerant
circuit due to evaporation. Extract the refrigerant once
more.
♦ Only remove the cap -1- when pressure in refrigerant cir‐
cuit is the same or less than the ambient pressure.
– Remove the dryer cartridge -2- in the direction of the -arrow-
using needle nose pliers.
Note
If necessary seal receiver/dryer again, dirt and moisture may
penetrate if it is opened for a long period of time.
Installing
Install in reverse order of removal. Note the following:
Dryer Cartridge on a Version "1" Condenser
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