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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant from A/C system with a refrigerant recovery machine.
2. Remove liquid line from condenser.
3. Remove clip from the line at the expansion valve.
4. Disconnect quick connector on expansion valve with Quick Connector Kit 7193.
5. Remove liquid line from expansion valve.

Fig.14 Receiver/Drier:




6. Remove receiver/drier bracket bolt at base of receiver/drier and remove the receiver/drier and line.

NOTE: Cap condenser and evaporator while system is open to prevent moisture from entering system.

INSTALLATION
1. Install receiver/drier in bracket and tighten mounting bolt.
2. Install liquid line to expansion valve with new O-rings.
3. Install clip on the line quick connect at the expansion valve.
4. Install liquid line to condenser with new O-rings and tighten nut to 19.2 Nm (170 in. lbs.).
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
6. Recharge the refrigerant system.