Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Receiver, B284

IMPORTANT: The A/C receiver and the compressor oil absorb moisture from the air, which can then not be removed. Plug all connections that are opened immediately.

To remove
1. Put the car on a lift.
2. Drain the refrigerant from the A/C system,
3. Raise the car.
4. Remove front spoiler shield.





5. Remove the right headlamp.
6. Remove the right cover.





7. Detach the air cleaner intake pipe.
8. Remove receiver screws.
9. Detach the upper and lower PAD connections from the condenser. Plug the openings.





10. Detach the high pressure pipe's PAD connection from the receiver. Plug the opening.





11. Dismantle the receiver.

To fit
1. Fill the compressor oil.
2. Replace the seal and attach the high pressure pipe's PAD connection to the receiver.

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft)





3. Attach the PAD connections to the condenser using new seals.

Tightening torque 18 Nm (13 lbf ft)





4. Fasten the receiver to the radiator.





5. Attach the air cleaner intake pipe.
6. Fit the right cover.
7. Fit the right headlamp.
8. Raise the car.
9. Fit front spoiler shield.





10. Lower the car.
11. Vacuum pump and fill the A/C system with refrigerant.
12. Check the performance of the A/C system.