Removing and installing desiccant cartridge - Showa/Keihin condenser — AUDI

🧭 Before you start

Fits: Audi Q3 (8U, 2011–2018); platform code 84

• Opens: refrigerant (A/C)

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• The plug, O-ring and desiccant cartridge must always be renewed after the receiver has been opened Electronic parts catalogue.

📋 Procedure

1. Discharge refrigerant circuit Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a87Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).
2. Remove lock carrier cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments.
3. Check pressure in refrigerant circuit via pressure gauge of air conditioner service station Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a87Refrigerant circuit (Air conditioner with refrigerant R134a; Refrigerant circuit; Working with the air conditioner service station).
4. ⚠ Danger from escaping pressurised refrigerant.Frostbite on skin and other parts of the body.Only remove the circlip when the pressure in the refrigerant circuit is equal to or less than the atmospheric pressure. — Unscrew plug (A).
5. Lift desiccant cartridge (E) out of receiver of condenser.

6. Using e.g. a commercially available gripper tool, pull filter element (F) upwards out of receiver of condenser.
7. Seal open receiver with plug (A) to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture. [Note: The plug, O-ring and desiccant cartridge must always be renewed after the receiver has been opened Electronic parts catalogue.]
8. Check threads and sealing surfaces of receiver at condenser for dirt or damage via opening. [Note: Keep bag with air-tight seal containing desiccant cartridge closed as long as possible. Only open bag immediately before inserting desiccant cartridge in receiver of condenser. After opening bag, desiccant cartridge soon becomes saturated with moisture from ambient air and becomes unusable.Lubricate O-ring of plug slightly with refrigerant oil before fitting .]
9. Lubricate filter element (F) in area of sealing surface (J) lightly with refrigerant oil before fitting .
10. Using a suitable tool (K), insert filter element (F) as far as it will go in correct position in mounting on receiver, taking care not to damage webs (H)
11. Assemble plug (A) with O-rings (B) and (C) and support ring (D).
12. Take desiccant cartridge (E) out of its bag and insert it in receiver.
13. Fit and screw in plug (A).
14. Install lock carrier cover General body repairs, exterior63Bumper (front); Removing and installing attachments.
15. 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).
16. Start up air conditioner after charging refrigerant circuit .
17. As a final step, interrogate event memory and erase any entries displayed ("“Guided Fault Finding”").

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