Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Removal

1. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

2. Discharge and recover refrigerant.
- Refer to Refrigerant Recovery in this section.

3. Remove front bumper assembly.
- Refer to Front Bumper in Body Structure section.

4. Remove front side turn signal light (LH).
5. Remove head light (LH).
6. Disconnect pressure switch connector.

7. Disconnect refrigerant line.
- When removing the line connected part, the connecting part should immediately be plugged or capped to prevent foreign matter from being mixed into the line.

8. Remove receiver/drier.
- Loosen the bolt, then, using care not to touch or bend the refrigerant line, carefully pull out the receiver/drier.

Installation

To install, follow the removal steps in the reverse order, noting the following points:
1. If installing a new receiver/drier, be sure to add 30 cc (1.0 fl. oz.) of new compressor oil to a new one.
2. Put the receiver/drier in the bracket and connect with the refrigerant line. Check that no excessive force is imposed on the line. Fasten the bracket bolt to the receiver/drier.

3. Tighten the refrigerant line to the specified torque.

Torque: 6 N.m (52 lb in)

4. O-rings cannot be reused. Always replace with new ones.
5. Be sure to apply new compressor oil to the O-rings when connecting the refrigerant line.