A/C Receiver Drier - Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level . Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

NOTE: If only the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level .

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.





1. Position the A/C receiver/drier (5) to the right front frame rail (7) and install the retaining bolts (6). Tighten the bolts to 15 Nm (11 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the A/C suction line into the plastic bracket on the A/C receiver/drier.
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant line fittings and the receiver/drier ports.
4. Lubricate new O-ring seals and gaskets with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-ring seals and gaskets as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
5. Connect the A/C liquid line (1) to the A/C receiver/drier and install the retaining nut (2). Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
6. Connect the liquid jumper line (4) to the A/C receiver/drier and install the retaining bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
7. Reposition the right front wheel house splash shield to the body Splash Shield - Installation.
8. Install the right front wheel Tires And Wheels - Installation.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Do NOT run the engine with a vacuum pump in operation or with a vacuum present within the A/C system when equipped with the Denso 6SEU16 variable displacement compressor. Failure to follow this caution will result in serious A/C compressor damage.

11. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate
12. If the A/C receiver drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1.0 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
13. Charge the A/C system Refrigerant System Charge.