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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair




REMOVAL
1. Recover refrigerant by using recovery and recycling equipment. Be sure to follow the instruction manual for the equipment. The amount of compressor oil removed must be measured and the same amount added to the system.
2. Disconnect liquid line pipes.
3. Remove receiver/dryer from its holder.

INSTALLATION
1. Reverse removal sequence to install receiver/dryer.

NOTE:
- When replacing receiver/dryer, add 10 cc of refrigerating oil from compressor suction-side.
- Blind plugs of receiver/dryer should not be removed until lust before receiver/dryer is installed.

2. Evacuate and charge system according to previously described procedure.