Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation

Removal

1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Battery
2. Recover refrigerant from air conditioning system; refer to Service and Repair. Service and Repair







3. Disconnect liquid line from drier bottle.
Remove bolt.
Disconnect hose and discard O-ring seal.
Fit suitable blanking plugs.







4. Disconnect condenser hose from drier bottle.
Remove bolt.
Disconnect hose, remove and discard O-ring.
Fit suitable blanking plugs.







5. Remove drier bottle assembly.
Remove bolt.
Remove assembly.







6. Remove drier bottle bracket.
Remove clamping bolt.
Remove bracket.

Installation


1. NOTE: Install new O-rings and lubricate with clean compressor oil.


Installation is a reversal of the removal procedure.







2. Tighten fixings to specification (8-10 Nm).







3. Tighten fixings to specification (8-10 Nm).
4. Recharge air conditioning system; refer to Service and Repair. Service and Repair