Removing and installing desiccant bag/desiccant cartridge, e-Golf — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code BE1

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• Releasing refrigerant into the environment is a criminal offence.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off all electrical consumers.
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove ignition key.
4. Extract refrigerant with air conditioning service station. [Note: Releasing refrigerant into the environment is a criminal offence.]
5. Observe safety precautions Safety precautions when working on air conditioning systems.

6. Comply with notes Working on refrigerant circuit.
7. Observe safety precautions when working in the vicinity of high-voltage components .
8. Extract refrigerant.
9. Remove noise insulation under engine General body repairs, exterior66Noise insulation; Assembly overview - noise insulation.
10. Remove radiator cowl and radiator fan 19Radiator, radiator fan; Assembly overview - radiator cowl and radiator fan.
11. Using a suitable tool, push locking lug (1) downwards.
12. Push condenser with bracket in (direction of arrow).
13. Pull condenser (1) with bracket (4) out of mounting (5).
14. Carefully swing condenser in direction of engine until protective cap is accessible.
15. Unscrew protective cap (2) from condenser (1).
16. Remove desiccant bag (2) from condenser (1).
17. Through the opening, check threads and sealing surfaces of receiver at condenser for contamination or damage. [Note: The protective cap with strainer, seals and desiccant bag are always to be renewed after opening the receiver Electronic Parts Catalogue.Keep the air-tight transport bag in which the desiccant bag is delivered sealed as long as possible. Open transport bag only immediately before inserting the desiccant bag into the condenser. After the transport bag has been opened, the desiccant bag will become saturated with moisture within a short time and is then unusable.Moisten seals of plug with refrigerant oil before installing.]

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