Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Air Conditioning Refrigerant Desiccant Replacement

Special Tools

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 bumper facia deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement).




3. Remove the receiver dryer bottom plug (1).
4. Remove the filter (2).




5. Remove the desiccant bag (3).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the desiccant bag (3).
2. Install the filter (2).
3. Lubricate the O-rings on the plug with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to O-Ring Replacement (Service and Repair).





Caution: Refer to Fastener Caution (Fastener Caution).

4. Install the bottom plug (1) and tighten to.12.5 Nm (111 lb in).
5. Install the front bumper facia 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 .