Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Receiver Drier - Hybrid













Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier. Damage to the receiver/drier includes leaks, physical damage to the receiver/drier shell or desiccant, or moisture contamination. Moisture contamination results only from a complete loss of refrigerant, and equalization of the refrigerant system pressure with atmospheric pressure for a period longer than one hour. If even a slight amount of positive refrigerant pressure is present in the refrigerant system before repairs are carried out, a new receiver/drier should not be installed.

NOTE: The receiver/drier fitting studs can be removed and installed separately from the receiver/drier and are available as service parts. If only the fitting studs are damaged, it is not necessary to install a new receiver/drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

3. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

4. Remove the passenger zone valve bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

5. Disconnect the dual-function pressure switch electrical connector and detach the wire harness from the receiver/drier bracket stud.

6. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Remove the receiver/drier inlet and outlet fitting nuts and disconnect the outlet fitting.
- Discard the outlet fitting O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

8. Remove the 2 receiver/drier nuts and disconnect the receiver/drier inlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

9. Remove the receiver/drier.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

11. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.