FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

1. Discharge refrigeration system. (Refer to operating instructions of your refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station for proper procedures.)
2. Remove receiver drier as shown in figure.

NOTE: Immediately plug open fittings to keep moisture out of system.

3. Install receiver drier in reverse order of removal.

NOTE:
a. Apply clean compressor oil to O-rings before connecting fittings.
b. Do not apply compressor oil to fitting nuts.




c. When installing a new receiver/drier, add compressor oil through high-pressure pipe port of compressor.

Compressor oil: 0.61 cu in (10 cc)

Tightening Torque
Receiver drier inlet: 43 - 61 lb-in (4.9 - 6.9 N.m, 50 - 70 kg-cm)
Receiver drier outlet: 43 - 61 lb-in (4.9 - 6.9 N.m, 50 - 70 kg-cm)