FREE REPAIR MANUALS & LABOR GUIDES 1982-2013 Vehicles
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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

Draining coolant and removing components

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

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

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

Drain the refrigerant from the system. See Refrigerant, draining Refrigerant, Draining.
Remove the condenser. See Condenser, replacing Service and Repair.

Removal

Removing the dryer filter




Remove the screw (1) on the bottom of the dryer filter and the screw at the service valve (2).
Use a slotted screwdriver to carefully bend the dryer filter up from the connection on the condenser (3).

Installation

Note! For tightening torques, see: Tightening torque [1][2]Body and Frame.

Installing the dryer filter

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

Note! Use new O-rings lubricated with compressor oil.

Install:
- the dryer filter with the 1 M8 screw (underneath) and tighten
- screw by the service valve, 1 pc.

Use: locking fluid, 1161075
and tighten.
- the condenser. See Condenser, replacing Service and Repair.