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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Removal
1. Discharge refrigeration system. (Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling/ charging station for proper procedures.)
2. Remove receiver/drier as shown.

Note: Immediately plug open fittings to keep moisture out of system.

Installation
1. Install receiver/drier in reverse order of removal.

Note:
- Apply clean compressor oil to O-ring before connecting fittings.
- Do not apply compressor oil to fitting nuts.
- When installing a new receiver/drier add compressor oil through high-pressure pipe port of compressor. Compressor oil 0.61 cu in (10 cc)




Tightening torque:
Receiver/drier inlet: 43 - 61 lb-in (4.9 - 6.9 N.m, 50 - 70 kg-cm)

Receiver/drier outlet: 43 - 61 lb-in (4.9 - 6.9 N.m, 50 - 70 kg-cm)