Air Dryer: Service and Repair

REMOVAL PROCEDURE





1. Remove the compressor from the vehicle.
2. Remove the bolts retaining the air dryer and retaining the bracket to the compressor.
3. Perform the following steps in order to remove the air dryer from the cylinder casting:
3.1. Release the clip.
3.2. Rotate the air dryer.
3.3. Pull out the air dryer.
4. Remove the seal from the cylinder casting.

INSTALLATION PROCEDURE





1. Lightly lubricate the seal using petroleum jelly.
2. Install the seal to the cylinder casting.
3. Perform the following steps in order to install the air dryer to the cylinder casting:
3.1. Slide the air dryer into the cylinder casting.
3.2. Rotate the air dryer into the proper position.
4. Install the clip to the air dryer fitting.
5. Install the air dryer bracket bolts.
^ Tighten the air dryer bracket bolts to 7 Nm (62 inch lbs.).

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.

6. Install the compressor to the vehicle.