Removing and installing desiccant bag or cartridge, Modine — VW

🧭 Before you start

Fits: platform code 138

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• The protective cap, seals and desiccant bag are always to be renewed after opening the receiver Electronic Parts Catalogue.
• Moisten seal of protective cap with refrigerant oil before installing.

🔩 Torque settings

Values can differ between engine variants — check the code stamped on your block.

ℹ️ Always cross-check the exact figure against your vehicle's factory manual before final tightening — a wrong torque can damage the engine. These values are extracted from workshop data and may not cover every variant or revision.

📋 Procedure

1. Switch off all electrical consumers.
2. Switch off ignition.
3. Remove ignition key.
4. Observe safety precautions Safety precautions when handling refrigerants.
5. Comply with notes Working on refrigerant circuit.

6. Detach radiator unit from retainers, and tilt it backwards Power unit19Radiator/radiator fan; Assembly overview - radiator/radiator fan.
7. Remove safety sticker from deflector cap.
8. Unscrew deflector cap (1) with Torx 50 socket insert.
9. Press cap (1) down slightly and remove circlip (arrow).
10. Screw M12 bolt into cap and pull carefully out of receiver (2).
11. Pull out dryer bag form condenser in direction of (arrow) using a commercially available (claw) grabbing tool.
12. Manufacture tool from welding wire (2 mm in diameter) according to following dimensions.
13. Carefully pull strainer (2) with welding wire (1) out of receiver.
14. If repair work is interrupted, seal open receiver with plug (1) to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture. [Note: The protective cap, seals and desiccant bag are always to be renewed after opening the receiver Electronic Parts Catalogue.]
15. Through the opening, check threads and sealing surfaces of receiver at condenser for contamination or damage.
16. Insert filter element (with strainer) (2) in correct installation position into receiver of condenser. [Note: 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.]
17. Take desiccant bag out of transport bag and insert it into receiver of condenser.
18. Insert sealing cap (1), and press it downwards until circlip (arrow) can engage in groove. [Note: Moisten seal of protective cap with refrigerant oil before installing.]

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