Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Vehicle Lifting.
3. Remove the cap from the bottom of the receiver.




4. Remove the filter from the receiver.




5. Remove the dryer.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Install the dryer with the double layer portion facing the bottom of the receiver.

IMPORTANT: Add 40 ml(1.3 FL oz) of refrigerant oil to the refrigeration system when installing a new condenser dryer.




2. Install the filter to the receiver.
3. Install the cap to the receiver.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten
Tighten the receiver cap to 13 N.m (10 lb ft).

4. Lower the vehicle.
5. Evacuate and recharge the air conditioning system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
6. Operate the A/C system and test for refrigerant leaks. Refer to Leak Testing.