Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR REPLACEMENT

REMOVAL PROCEDURE

IMPORTANT: Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) lines immediately in order to prevent system contamination.




1. Remove the A/C condenser.
2. Cap or tape the open A/C lines.
3. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket screw (4).
4. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower bolts (3).
5. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
6. Remove and discard the receiver dehydrator lower sealing washers.
7. Cap or tape the condenser lower openings.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator, add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities.
2. Remove the cap or tape from the condenser lower openings.
3. Install NEW lower receiver dehydrator sealing washers.
4. Install the receiver dehydrator.
5. Install the receiver dehydrator lower bolts (3).

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

Tighten the bolts to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

6. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket screw (4).

Tighten the bolt to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

7. Remove the caps or tape from the open A/C lines.
8. Install the A/C condenser.