Removing and installing dryer cartridge, Passat CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ► and CC 2012 — VW
Removing and installing dryer cartridge, Passat CC 2009 ►, CC 2010 ► and CC 2012 on VW: 11 steps. What to remove, in what order, and what to check after.
Workshop procedure for VW — the exact step sequence and torque figures, straight from real workshop data.
🧭 Before you start
Fits: VW Passat CC (357, 2008–2012), VW Passat B6 (3C, 2005–2010), VW CC (358, 2012–2017)
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- Bonnet release cable must be laid to one side so that the dryer opening on the condenser is accessible.
📋 Procedure
- Observe safety precautions Safety precautions when handling refrigerants.
- Comply with notes Working on refrigerant circuit.
- Remove radiator grille General body repairs, exterior 66. Radiator grille, front trim.
- Extract refrigerant using air conditioner service station before opening refrigerant circuit. Comply with notes (see the separate procedure).
- Bonnet release cable must be laid to one side so that the dryer opening on the condenser is accessible.
- Unscrew cover (1) (Torx 40) and remove in (direction of arrow).
- Screw an M6 bolt into thread of sealing cover (1).
- ⚠ Danger from escaping pressurised refrigerant!Freezing of skin and other body parts. Extract refrigerant and then immediately open refrigerant circuit. If the refrigerant was extracted more than 10 minutes before the opening of refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant must be extracted again. The pressure in the circuit will increase due to subsequent evaporation. — Press sealing cover (1) downwards and remove circlip (arrow).
- Grasping socket head screw (2) with a pair of pliers, pull out sealing cover (1) in the direction of the arrow.
- Using long nose pliers, pull out dryer cartridge (1) in (direction of arrow).
- Install in reverse order.
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