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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair




Receiver Dehydrator Replacement

Removal Procedure

Note: Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) lines immediately in order to prevent system contamination.




1. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement Service and Repair.
2. Cap or tape the open A/C lines.
3. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket screw (4).
4. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower bolts (3).
5. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
6. Remove and discard the receiver dehydrator lower sealing washers.
7. Cap or tape the condenser lower openings.

Installation Procedure




1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator, add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities [1][2]Capacity Specifications.
2. Remove the cap or tape from the condenser lower openings.
3. Install NEW lower receiver dehydrator sealing washers.
4. Install the receiver dehydrator.

caution: Refer to Fastener Caution Fastener Caution.

5. Install the receiver dehydrator lower bolts (3) and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
6. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket screw (4) and tighten to 16 Nm (12 lb ft).
7. Remove the caps or tape from the open A/C lines.
8. Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement Service and Repair.