Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Removing







1 Drain refrigerant from the A/C system, see Refrigerant, A/C/Service and Repair.
2 Remove the grille.
3 Remove the bolts holding the pipes for the receiver.
4 Remove the bolt securing the receiver to the holder on the condenser.
5 Lift up the receiver.
6 Plug the openings.

Fitting







1 Fill compressor oil in the pipe leading to the receiver, see Air Conditioning Compressor/Compressor Oil/Service and Repair.
2 Fit the receiver in the holder.
3 Fit new O-rings on the pipes for the receiver. Lubricate the O-rings with synthetic vaseline.
4 Fit the pipes and tighten the bolts.
Tightening torque 9 Nm (6.6 lbf ft).
5 Tighten the bolt securing the receiver on the condenser.
6 Vacuum pump the A/C system and fill refrigerant, see Refrigerant, A/C/Service and Repair.
7 Refit the grille.