Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Removal / Installation
1. Discharge the refrigerant from the system.
2. Raise the front of the vehicle.
3. Remove the ambient temperature sensor.
4. Remove the radiator grille, mud guard (RH), splash shields (Front), and hood stay.
5. Remove the radiator brackets and coolant reservoir.
6. Insert a protector (such as cardboard) between the condenser and the radiator, and lean the radiator toward the engine.
7. Disconnect cooler pipe No.1.
8. Remove the assembled cooler pipe No.2, receiver/drier, and condenser, then disassemble them in the order shown in the figure. Do not allow compressor oil to spill. Immediately plug all open fittings to keep moisture out of the system.
9. Install in the reverse order of removal.
10. Charge the system and test its performance.

Condenser, Receiver/Drier Installation Note
When installing new parts, add compressor oil through the high-pressure side of the A/C compressor.

Condenser: 20 ml (0.7 fl oz)

Receiver/drier: 10 ml (0.3 fl oz)