Removing and installing desiccant bag, Modine: VW Tiguan I

🧭 Before you start

Fits: VW Tiguan I (5N, 2007–2016)

📋 Procedure

1. Extract refrigerant using air conditioner service station before opening refrigerant circuit. Comply with notes .
2. Detach cooler assembly from retainers and tilt backwards Drivetrain19Repairing cooling system; Removing and installing cooler.
3. Detach ATF cooler and place to one side (depending on vehicle) Power transmission37Removing and installing ATF cooler.
4. Remove safety sticker from deflector cap.
5. Unscrew deflector cap.

6. Remove circlip (arrow) and pull out cover (1) from condenser (2) using M12 bolt.
7. Pull out dryer bag form condenser in direction of (arrow) using a commercially available pick-up tool.
8. Manufacture tool from welding wire (2 mm in diameter) according to following dimensions.
9. Carefully pull strainer (2) with welding wire (1) out of condenser.
10. Insert new strainer into condenser.
11. Guide dryer bag into condenser.

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