Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Receiver Drier Cartridge













Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier desiccant cartridge is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier desiccant cartridge. Damage to the receiver/drier desiccant cartridge includes physical damage to the receiver/drier desiccant cartridge or moisture contamination. Moisture contamination results only from a complete loss of refrigerant and equalization of the refrigerant system pressure with atmospheric pressure for a period longer than one hour. If even a slight amount of positive refrigerant pressure is present in the system before repairs are carried out, the receiver/drier desiccant cartridge should not be replaced.

1. Remove the condenser core. For additional information, refer to Condenser Core Service and Repair.

2. Unscrew and remove the plastic receiver/drier cap.

3. Remove the receiver/drier plug.
1. Push the receiver/drier plug downwards and remove the snap ring.

2. Install an M5 bolt in the center of the receiver drier plug and remove the plug.






4. Using pliers, 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.