Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system.
2. Remove the condenser.







3. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolt.
4. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
5. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
6. Remove and discard the sealing washers.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the receiver dehydrator.
2. Install new sealing washers for the receiver dehydrator.







3. Install the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.
4. Install the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.
Vehicle Damage Warnings

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to.....6 N.m (53 lb in).

5. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to.....6 N.m (53 lb in).

6. Install the condenser.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
8. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.