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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER DRIER

REMOVAL

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.







2. Disconnect the A/C fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

Vehicles without auxiliary A/C







3. Disconnect the A/C fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

Vehicles with auxiliary A/C







4. Remove the nuts and disconnect the A/C fittings.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

All vehicles







5. Remove the nut, detach the bracket and remove the receiver/drier.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.