Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR REPLACEMENT

TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

REMOVAL PROCEDURE




1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the condenser.
3. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper mounting bolts.
4. Remove the receiver dehydrator mounting nuts.
5. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
6. Discard the sealing washers.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE




1. Using a lint-free clean, dry cloth, carefully clean the sealing surfaces of the A/C line and fittings on the condenser.
2. Lightly coat the new sealing washers seals with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

IMPORTANT: DO NOT allow any of the mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil on the new sealing washers to enter the refrigerant system.

3. Install new sealing washers for the receiver dehydrator.




4. Connect the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.

NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

5. Install the receiver dehydrator mounting nuts.

Tighten
Tighten the nuts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

6. Install the receiver dehydrator upper mounting bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).

7. Install the condenser.
8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
9. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A.