CX-7 FWD L4-2.3L Turbo (2010)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
RECEIVER/DRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION
1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Discharge the refrigerant from the system. See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Recovery See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Charging
3. Remove the front bumper. See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement
4. Remove the nuts, and set the oil cooler out of the way. See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Engine Lubrication/Oil Cooler/Service and
Repair See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Engine Lubrication/Oil Cooler/Service and Repair
CAUTION:
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If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always
immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.
5. Remove the receiver/drier. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
6. Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. Perform the refrigerant system performance test. See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/Refrigerant System
Performance Test
Receiver/Drier Removal Note
1. Disconnect the block joint type pipes by grasping female side of the block with hand and holding firmly, then tighten the connection bolt.
Receiver/Drier Installation Note
1. Tighten the bolt of joint by hand.