A/C Receiver Drier - Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level . Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level prevents the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

CAUTION: The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system.Refrigerant Oil Level .

NOTE: If only the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.





1. Position the receiver/drier (5) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the receiver/drier fitting and the ports of the A/C condenser (3).
3. Lubricate a new dual-plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the receiver/drier fitting. Use only the specified seal, as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
4. Connect the receiver/drier to the right end of the A/C condenser.
5. Install the bolt (4) that secures the receiver/drier to the A/C condenser. Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the receiver/drier mounting bracket (2) onto the A/C condenser.
7. Install the screw (1) securing the receiver/drier mounting bracket onto the A/C condenser. Tighten the screw to to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
8. Install the front fascia Front Bumper Fascia - Installation.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
11. If the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
12. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.