Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER DRIER







Removal and Installation

NOTE: 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.

All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

3. Remove the receiver/drier outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

Vehicles with auxiliary A/C
4. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

All vehicles
5. Remove the receiver/drier bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).

6. Detach the bracket and remove the receiver/drier.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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