Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

DESICCANT BAG







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier desiccant bag is not required when repairing the air conditioning system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag.

1. Remove the A/C condenser core.
2. Remove the receiver/drier plug.
- To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).

3. Using a suitable tool. Grasp and remove the receiver/drier desiccant bag.
4. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the O-ring seal on the new receiver/drier plug with clean PAG oil.