Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

CONDENSER

LIQUID TANK : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Perform Lubricant Return Operation.

REMOVAL

1.Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Recycle Refrigerant.
2.Remove bumper fascia. Removal And Installation.
3.Remove air guide LH. With Intelligent Key System.
4.Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area, and then remove dust and rust from liquid tank.

CAUTION:
Be sure to clean carefully.
5.Disconnect refrigerant pressure sensor harness connector.
6.Remove mounting bolts, and then remove liquid tank from condenser.

CAUTION:
- Be careful not to damage core surface of condenser and liquid tank.
- Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and liquid tank with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Replace O-rings of the A/C piping with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Perform lubricant adjusting procedure before installing new liquid tank. Lubricant Adjusting Procedure For Compressor Replacement.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Leak Test.