Removing and installing desiccant bag/desiccant cartridge (Modine condenser), vehicles with 4-cyl. or 6-cyl. engine — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi TT Mk2 (8J, 2006–2014)

• Opens: refrigerant (A/C)

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• Seal the open connection at the condenser with the cap (1) (to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture).

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off ignition.
2. Discharge refrigerant circuit Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a87Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a, Refrigerant circuit, Working with the air conditioner service station).
3. Remove the condenser (vehicles with 4-cyl. engine) or (vehicles with 6-cyl. engine).
4. Remove the safety sticker on the protective cap (1).
5. Unscrew protective cap (1).

6. Remove circlip (arrow) and pull cap (1) out of condenser (2) using an M 12 bolt.
7. Use a commercially available claw grip to pull the desiccant bag out of the condenser (in arrow direction).
8. Cut a welding wire (∅ 2 mm) to the following dimensions:
9. Using the welding wire (1), carefully pull filter element (strainer) (2) out of condenser. [Note: Seal the open connection at the condenser with the cap (1) (to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture).]
10. Insert filter element (with strainer) (2) in correct position in receiver of condenser.
11. Take desiccant cartridge out of transportation bag.
12. Insert desiccant cartridge in receiver of condenser.
13. Insert cap (A).
14. Insert circlip (arrow).
15. Screw in protective cap (1).
16. Install condenser (vehicles with 4-cyl. engine) or (vehicles with 6-cyl. engine).
17. Re-install remaining components removed before.
18. Evacuate and charge refrigerant circuit Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a87Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).
19. Start up air conditioner after charging refrigerant circuit . [Note: Also observe notes on starting up air conditioner after charging Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a87General notes on air conditioning systems (before using air conditioner after system has been re-charged).]

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