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

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
2. Evacuate the refrigerant from the system.
3. Remove the fresh-air duct, air cleaner, and resonance chamber.

CAUTION: If moisture or foreign material enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always Immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign material out of the cycle.




4. Remove in the order indicated in the table. Do not allow compressor oil to spill.
5. Install in the reverse order of removal.
6. Perform the refrigerant system performance test.

Receiver/drier Installation Note
When installing a new receiver/drier, add a supplemental amount of ATMOS GU10 compressor oil into the refrigeration cycle.

Supplemental amount: 10 ml {10 cc, 0.3 fl oz}