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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair





RECEIVER/DRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

MZR 2.0, MZR 2.5, SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (4SD), SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (5HB, Vehicles With Receiver/drier On Vehicle Right)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

2. Discharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging

3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 1 Removal/Installation

5. Remove the front bumper. Front Bumper Removal/Installation

6. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping female side of the block with hand holding firmly then loosen the connection bolt A.






7. Remove the bolt B.

8. Remove the bracket.

9. Remove the receiver/drier. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.

CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test

MZR 2.3 DISI Turbo, SKYACTIV-G 2.0 (5HB, Vehicles With Receiver/drier On Vehicle Left)

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Removal and Replacement Removal and Replacement

2. Discharge the refrigerant. Refrigerant Charging

3. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.2. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 2 Removal/Installation

4. Remove the aerodynamic under cover No.1. Aerodynamic Under Cover No. 1 Removal/Installation

5. Remove the front bumper. Front Bumper Removal/Installation

6. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping female side of the block with hand holding firmly then loosen the connection bolt A.






7. Remove the bolt B.






8. Remove the bracket.

9. Remove the receiver/drier. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.






CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.

10. Install in the reverse order of removal.

11. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. Refrigerant System Performance Test

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