Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
RECEIVERREMOVAL
1. DISCHARGE REFRIGERANT FROM REFRIGERATION SYSTEM
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Evacuate air from refrigeration system.
Charge system with refrigerant and inspect for leakage of refrigerant.
Specified amount: 600 ± 50 g (21.16 ± 1.76 oz.)
2. DISCONNECT LIQUID TUBE BETWEEN RECEIVER AND COOLING UNIT
Remove the bolt and disconnect the liquid tube.
Torque: 6.0 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf)
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate a new O-ring with compressor oil and install the tube.
3. REMOVE LIQUID TUBE BETWEEN RECEIVER AND CONDENSER
a. Loosen the nut and disconnect the liquid tube from condenser
Torque: 14 N.m (140 kgf.cm, 10 ft.lbf)
b. Remove the 2 bolts and disconnect the both tubes.
Torque: 6.0 N.m (60 kgf.cm, 52 in.lbf)
NOTE: Cap the open fittings immediately to keep moisture or dirt out of the system.
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
Lubricate 3 new O-rings with compressor oil and install the tube.
4. REMOVE RECEIVER FROM RECEIVER HOLDER
Remove the holder bolt and pull the receiver upward from the holder
HINT: At the time of installation, please refer to the following item.
If receiver is replaced, add compressor oil to receiver
Add 20 cc (0.71 fl.oz.)
Compressor oil: ND-OIL 8 or equivalent
INSTALLATION
Installation is in the reverse order of removal.