FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Refrigerant Filter: Description and Operation

The filter/drier is a receiver for reserve refrigerant. It also has a desiccant bag and a filter. This is used to absorb moisture and filter the refrigerant as it passes through the filter/drier.

The drier is used to remove any traces of moisture from the refrigerant system. The filter is used to separate any foreign particles.