Remove/install desiccant cartridge

AR83.30-P-6521P

Remove/install desiccant cartridge

12.06.2019

Model

203

with code 580 (Air-conditioning system)

Side receiver drier

Model

203

with code 581 (Automatic air conditioning)

Side receiver drier

Model

209

Side receiver drier

Shown on model 203

1

Plug

1b

Sealing ring

3

Condenser

1a

Sealing ring

2

Desiccant cartridge

 

Remove/install

 Danger

Risk of explosion caused by welding or soldering work on closed air conditioning system. Risk of poisoning caused by inhaling overheated refrigerant vapors. Risk of injury to skin and eyes caused by contact with liquid refrigerant.

Never perform welding work on or near a closed air conditioning system. No smoking or open flames. Wear safety glasses and protective gloves. Work only in well ventilated areas. Carry out repair work on the air conditioning system circuit only after the system has been drained.

AS83.00-Z-0001-01A

Topical note

Protect air conditioning circuit and components from moisture when carrying out repair work

AH83.30-N-0005-01A

Topical note

Procedure for a damaged or leaky air conditioning system

AH83.30-N-0004-01A

Notes on handling refrigerant R134a

AH83.30-N-0003-01A

1

Connect air conditioning service unit and drain (recycling)/evacuate/fill air conditioning system

 When filling the air conditioning system, add new refrigerant compressor oil to refrigerant circuit in the amount equal to the quantity of oil extracted.

Observe additional oil quantity after replacing parts:



Correct oil level in air conditioning after changing parts.

AR83.30-P-5252P

 Refrigerant

*BF83.30-P-1001-01B

2

Disconnect air conditioning service unit

3.1

Remove engine compartment paneling

Vehicles with gasoline engine

AR61.20-P-1105P

 Only front section of engine compartment lining.

3.2

Remove bottom section of soundproofing

Vehicles with diesel engine

AR94.30-P-5300P

 Only front section of noise encapsulation.

4

Remove stop plug (1) from condenser (3)

 Installation: Replace sealing rings (1a, 1b) and moisten with refrigerant compressor oil.

 Plugs to capacitor

*BA83.30-P-1006-01D

 Wrench socket

*203589001000

5

Pull receiver drier (2) out of condenser (3)

 Installation:
Prevent the receiver drier (2) from tilting.
Risk of breakage.

 Check packaging of receiver drier (2) for damage. Receiver driers (2) with damaged packaging must be disposed of. The desiccant cartridge (2) must be installed no more than 20 minutes after opening the packaging.

6

Install in the reverse order



Check

7

Check air conditioning system for leakage

model 203, 209

AR83.30-P-1761P

 Air conditioning

Number

Designation

Model 203, 209

BA83.30-P-1006-01D

Plugs to capacitor

Nm

20

 Air conditioning

Number

Designation

Model 203

Model 203

BF83.30-P-1001-01B

Refrigerant

Filling capacity

g

750

850

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0361-00A

BB00.40-P-0361-00A

 Air conditioning

Number

Designation

Model 209

Model 209
except code P98 (Black Series)

BF83.30-P-1001-01B

Refrigerant

Filling capacity

g

750

850

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0361-00A

BB00.40-P-0361-00A

 Air conditioning

Number

Designation

Model 209
with code P98 (Black Series)

BF83.30-P-1001-01B

Refrigerant

Filling capacity

g

900

Sheet

BB00.40-P-0361-00A