Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

Receiver/Drier - 2.4L LHD Shown, RHD Typical:

2. Remove the two bolts that secure the liquid lines to the receiver/drier.
3. Remove the O-ring seals from the opened liquid line fittings and discard.
4. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid line fittings and receiver/drier ports.
5. Remove the receiver/drier from mounting grommet and the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.

1. Install the receiver/drier into the mounting grommet in the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened liquid line fittings and receiver/drier ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
4. Reconnect the liquid line fittings to the receiver/drier.
5. Install the bolts that secure the liquid line fittings to the receiver/drier. Tighten the bolts to 2.3 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
6. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
7. Charge the refrigerant system.