Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
RECEIVER DRIERRemoval and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier cartridge 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 cartridge.
1. Remove the condenser core.
2. Unscrew and remove the plastic receiver/drier cap.
3. Remove the receiver/drier plug.
1 Push the receiver/drier plug upwards and remove the snap ring.
2 Install the bolt included with the receiver/drier cartridge service kit in the center of the receiver drier plug and remove the plug.
4. Using a suitable tool, grasp the receiver/drier cartridge grab handle and remove the receiver/drier cartridge.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the receiver/drier plug O-ring seals using residual refrigerant oil from inside the receiver/drier.