Receiver Dryer Replace

Receiver/Dryer:

Important

^ When installing a new receiver/dryer, 10 mL (0.3 fl. oz.) of refrigerant oil must be added to the refrigeration system.

Remove or Disconnect

1. Discharge and recover refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
2. Negative (-) battery cable.
3. Condenser-to-receiver/dryer pipe (one nut).
4. Receiver/dryer-to-evaporator pipe (one nut).
5. Receiver/dryer bracket retaining screw and receiver/dryer from vehicle.


Install or Connect

1. Receiver/dryer to condenser bracket; secure with one screw.
2. Condenser-to-Receiver/dryer pipe; secure with one nut.
3. Receiver/dryer-to-evaporator pipe; secure with one nut.
4. Evacuate and recharge air conditioning system. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating and Charging the Refrigeration System.
5. Operate A/C system and check for refrigerant leaks. Refer to Refrigerant Leak Testing.

Tighten

^ Pressure relief valve to 12-18 N.m. (106.2 lb. in.- 13 lb. ft.).
^ Receiver/dryer-to-evaporator pipe nut to 35 N.m. (26 lb. ft.).