Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER DRIER







Removal and Installation

NOTE:
- The receiver/drier fitting studs can be removed and installed separately from the receiver/drier and are available as service parts. If only the fitting studs are damaged, it is not necessary to install a new receiver/drier.
- 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.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the front bumper cover.
3. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

4. Disconnect the dual-function pressure switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the receiver/drier outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

6. Detach the evaporator outlet line from the receiver/drier bracket clip.
7. Remove the 2 receiver/drier nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. Remove the receiver/drier.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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