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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Receiver-Drier Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 17Engine Mechanical System — 85Engine Electrical System — 50Emission Control System — 26Engine Control System/Fuel System — 152DCT (Dual Clutch Transmission) System — 50Four-Wheel Drive (4WD) System — 21Propeller Shaft and Axle (2WD-FF) — 28Suspension System (without ECS) — 32Steering — 21Restraints — 38Brake System — 64Body (Interior and Exterior) — 205Body Electrical System — 1Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 66
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
0102030405014.711N·mlb·ft
Tightening torque found on this page
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Replacement

  1. Remove the condenser.
  2. Remove the cap (A) from the bottom of the condenser using an L-shaped wrench.

    Tightening torque: 9.81–14.7 N·m

  3. Remove the receiver-drier (A) from the condenser using long-nose pliers. Check that the receiver-drier is not crumbled and that the lower cap filter is not clogged.
  4. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and threads of the new lower cap.
  5. Insert the new receiver-drier into the receiver-drier tank. The receiver-drier must remain sealed until exposed to air for use.
  6. Install the new lower cap on the condenser.

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