Receiver/Drier, Replacing

Receiver drier, replacing

Note! The illustrations in this service information are used for different model years and / or models. Some variation may occur. However, the essential information in the illustrations is always correct.

Preparatory work

Warning! Follow the safety instructions for work on air conditioning systems. See Refrigerant, safety regulations Technician Safety Information.

Caution! First read the instructions covering slow and fast leaks.

Caution! Always plug the pipes and connections when working on the climate control system.

Caution! Always use new O-rings lubricated with compressor oil.

Removing the receiver drier




Remove the condenser. See Condenser, replacing Service and Repair.

Remove:
- the intermediate pipe. See Pipe receiver drier, replacing Pipe Receiver Drier, Replacing
- the pipe coupling from the condenser
- the screw for the bracket.

Installing the receiver drier

Note! For tightening torques, see Specifications.

Position the receiver drier in the bracket so that the pipe from the condenser is correctly positioned.

Install:
- the screw for the bracket
- the screw for the pipe connection between the condenser and the drier. Tighten.
Tighten the screw for the bracket.

Install:
- the intermediate pipe. See Pipe receiver drier, replacing Pipe Receiver Drier, Replacing
- the condenser. See Condenser, replacing Service and Repair.

Finishing
Vacuum pump the air conditioning (A/C) system. See Vacuum pumping Vacuum Pumping.
Fill the air conditioning (A/C) system with refrigerant. See Refrigerant, filling Refrigerant, Filling.
Leak trace the air conditioning (A/C) system. See Leak tracing, fluorescent tracing agent / UV lamp Leak Tracing, Fluorescent Tracing Agent / UV Lamp or Leak tracing, electronic leak tracer Leak Tracing, Electronic Leak Tracer.