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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Receiver Drier

REMOVAL

1. Disconnect ground cable from battery.
2. Using refrigerant recovery system, discharge refrigerant. <Ref. to OPERATION, Refrigerant Recovery Procedure.>
3. Disconnect pressure switch harness (A).
4. Disconnect pipe (B).

5. Loosen mounting bolts (C) to remove receiver drier.

CAUTION:  The receiver drier contains a desiccant. After disconnecting receiver drier, plug it to avoid moisture.
If receiver drier is replaced, add appropriate amount of compressor oil to the compressor. <Ref. to REPLACEMENT, Compressor Oil.>

INSTALLATION

1. Install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:  Replace O-rings with new ones, and apply compressor oil.

2. Charge refrigerant. <Ref. to OPERATION, Refrigerant Charging Procedure.>

Tightening torque:
Refer to COMPONENT of General Description <Ref to AIR CONDITIONING UNIT, COMPONENT, General Description.>

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