Lanos S Hatchback L4-1.6L DOHC D-TEC MFI (1999)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
Removal Procedure
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the nut and the bolt that secure the connector block to the top of the receiver-dryer.
4. Cap the open connections to prevent contamination.
5. Remove the bolt that secures the receiver-dryer band clamp.
6. Remove the receiver-dryer.
7. Drain the oil from the receiver-dryer into a container. Measure the amount of oil drained from the receiver dryer and then discard this used oil.
Installation Procedure
IMPORTANT: Do not uncap the new unit until just prior to installation.
1. Add oil to the new receiver-dryer. Use the exact amount of oil that you drained from the receiver-dryer.
2. Install new O-rings in the seal area recess of the new receiver-dryer.
3. Install the receiver-dryer into the clamp position.
4. Install the connector block retaining nut and bolt to the receiver-dryer.
Tighten
Tighten the liquid condenser pipe connector block-to-receiver-dryer bolt to 12 Nm (106 lb.in).
5. Install and tighten the band clamp bolt.
6. Connect the negative battery cable.
7. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system.
