Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Important

^ When installing a new receiver/dryer, 10 ml (0.3 fl. oz.) of refrigerant oil must be added to the refrigeration system.

Remove or Disconnect

1. Discharge and recover refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
2. Negative (-) battery cable.
3. A/C dual pressure switch electrical connector.
4. Receiver/dryer inlet and outlet pipes at fittings.
5. Two screws and receiver/dryer from mounting bracket.

Install or Connect

1. Receiver/dryer to mounting bracket; secure with two screws.
2. Receiver/dryer inlet and outlet pipes at fittings; secure with pipe bolt.

Tighten

^ Receiver/dryer pipe fitting bolts to 35 N.m. (26 lb. ft.).

3. A/C dual pressure switch electrical connector.
4. Negative (-) battery cable.
5. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
6. Operate A/C system and check for refrigerant leaks. Refer to Refrigerant Leak Testing.