RAM 3500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
Receiver Dryer: Description and Operation
A/C Receiver Drier - Description
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Gasoline engine model A/C condenser shown. Diesel engine model similar.
The A/C receiver/drier (1) stores unnecessary refrigerant, filters the refrigerant, helps remove moisture from the refrigerant and retains any refrigerant
vapor that may leave the A/C condenser (2) until it becomes a liquid. The A/C receiver/drier is on the high-side of the A/C system and is located on the
left side of the A/C condenser.
CAUTION: The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C
condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor See: Condenser HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Condenser -
Removal .
The A/C receiver/drier is integral to the A/C condenser and must be replaced with the condenser as an assembly.
