Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Receiver / Dryer Removal and Installation

Removal




1. Remove condenser assembly (1) from vehicle referring to A/C Condenser Assembly Removal and Installation for H25 Engine Model.
2. Remove the cap using a hexagon wrench.




3. Remove the filter (1) from the receiver / dryer (2).




4. Remove desiccant (1) using pliers (2).

Installation




Reverse removal sequence to install desiccant, according to instruction manual with supply parts.

NOTE:
- When replacing desiccant, add 40 cc of refrigerating oil the same as compressor oil.
- Do not remove desiccant from the plastic bag until just before inserting it into the receiver / dryer.
- Install the desiccant (1) with its double-layer portion facing the bottom of receiver / dryer.
- If desiccant cap installing is bolt type, tighten specified torque for its bolt.

Tightening torque:
Cap 12.5 N.m (1.25 kg.m, 9 ± 1.8 lb.ft)