Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Desiccant Replacement

Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector


Removal Procedure

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement) .
3. Remove the condenser mounting brackets and reposition the condenser.




4. Remove the receiver dryer bottom cap (1).




5. Remove the desiccant bag (2).



Installation Procedure





1. Install the desiccant bag (2).
2. Lubricate the O-rings on the plug with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (O-Ring Replacement) .





Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice (Fastener Notice) .

3. Install the bottom plug (1).

Tighten the plug to 12.5 N.m (111 lb in).

4. Install the condenser brackets.

Tighten the plug to 8 N.m (71 lb in).

5. Install the front air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement) .
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Add the proper amount of oil. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities ([1][2]Capacity Specifications) .
8. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging) .
9. Leak test the fittings of the component with J 39400-A .