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Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a

Receiver

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General body repairs, exterior — 230General body repairs, interior — 279General information, paint — 133Vechile- specific paint information — 27Heating, air conditioning — 156Auxiliary heater — 58Air conditioning system with refrigerant R134a — 1297- speed dual clutch gearbox 0CW — 544- cylinder injection engine(1.4 1 direct inction. turbocharger) — 182Fuel supply system - Petrol engines — 59Running gear, axles, steering — 221Brake system — 92Wheels and Tyres guide — 12Guide for using trailers — 11Wheels and Tyres Guide - General Information — 121Brake system (hybrid) — 73Electrical system — 326Communication — 65Electrical system, general information — 111
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The receiver collects the liquid droplets and directs them in a continuous stream to the expansion valve. Moisture which has entered the refrigerant circuit during assembly is collected by the dessicant bag in the receiver. Note Renew the receiver if the refrigerant circuit has stood open for any length of time (more than the normal repair time) and moisture has entered the system, or if it is required because of a specific complaint → Chapter.

Do not remove sealing plugs until just before installation.

The dessicant bag in an unsealed receiver will become saturated with moisture within a short time and is then unusable.

When installing, observe arrow indicating direction of flow, if applicable.
Receiver
The new generation of receivers are mounted directly on the condenser and contain a dryer cartridge. Note Renew the dryer cartridge if the refrigerant circuit has stood open for any length of time (more than the normal repair time) and moisture has entered the system, or if it is required because of a specific complaint → Chapter. Remove the dryer cartridge from its packaging only immediately before installing it. A dryer cartridge in unsealed packaging will become saturated with moisture within a short time and is then unusable.
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