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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

A/C RECEIVER / DRIER REMOVAL / INSTALLATION

1. Recover the refrigerant, see A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS.




2. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.

CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.




3. Disconnect the suction accumulator refrigerant lines. See A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING.
- Discard the O-ring seals.




4. Remove the three suction accumulator bracket screws and the suction accumulator.
5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new suction accumulator is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean refrigerant oil. See A/C REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean refrigerant oil.

6. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS.