Receiver Drier Manifold and Tube Assembly

RECEIVER DRIER MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY







Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier 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.

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.







4. Remove the screws and the splash shield.







5. Remove the air deflector.
1 Remove the pin-type retainers.
2 Remove the clips and the air deflector.







6. Remove the RH deflector shield.
7. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

8. Remove the thermostatic expansion valve (TXV) manifold and tube fitting nut.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

9. Remove the receiver/drier fitting nut.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

10. Remove the receiver/drier bracket bolt.
- To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).

11. Remove the receiver/drier manifold and tube assembly.
12. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

13. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.