Condenser To Receiver Drier Line

Condenser to Receiver Drier Line













Removal and Installation

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the DC/DC converter. For additional information, refer to Hybrid Drive Systems.

3. Remove the front bumper cover.

4. Remove the compressor manifold and tube bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

5. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

6. Remove the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

7. Remove the auxiliary evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

8. Remove the receiver/drier inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

9. Remove the condenser-to-receiver/drier line.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seal and O-ring seal.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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