SECTION 12: BRAKE AND AIR SYSTEM
DOB 1300-1556 | X3-45 Commuter PA-1648 Maintenance Manual Section 12 revised Jan 2021
• Haldex Gemeni MDX twin air
dryer_Installation & Service Manual
L31279_2019
8.1 REPLACING THE DESICCANT
CARTRIDGE
To replace the desiccant cartridge:
1. Ensure air pressure is at 0 PSI in air
system.
2. Clean and remove all debris around
cartridge canister.
3. Remove four retaining bolts from retaining
collar.
4. Lift cartridge canister away from dryer base.
5. Inspect and remove any debris from dryer
base. Discard old O-rings and clean sealing
surface.
6. Ensure that protection cap for safety valve
housing is not damaged. If cap is off, snap
cap back into place.
7. Flip cartridge canister upside down. Rotate
desiccant cartridge 45° and remove from
canister.
8. Install desiccant cartridge into canister and
rotate 45° to secure the cartridge to the
canister.