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 (With HP5) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Without HP5) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
2. Remove the front air deflector. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement (Front Bumper Fascia Air Deflector Replacement).
3. Remove the condenser mounting brackets and reposition the condenser.




4. Remove the receiver dryer bottom cap (1).




5. Remove the desiccant bag (2).

Installation Procedure




1. Install the desiccant bag (2).
2. Lubricate the O-rings on the plug with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement (Air Conditioning O-Ring Seal Replacement).





Caution: Refer to Component Fastener Tightening Caution (Component Fastener Tightening Caution).

3. Install the bottom plug (1) and tighten to 12.5 Nm (111 lb in).
4. Install the condenser brackets, then tighten the plug to 8 Nm (71 lb in).
5. Install the front air 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 (With HP5) (Capacity Specifications)Refrigerant System Capacities (Without HP5) (Capacity Specifications).
8. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (With HP5) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging)Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging (Without HP5) (Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging).
9. Leak test the fittings of the component with J 39400-A .