Receiver-Drier Repair Procedures

Replacement

[Without Heat Pump]

1. 1
   Remove the condenser, then use an L-shaped wrench to remove the lower cover (B) from the condenser.

   Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 14.9 N·m

   

2. 2
   Remove the desiccant (A) from the condenser using long-nose pliers. Check for the presence of desiccant and a clogged filter in the lower cover.

   

3. 3
   Apply compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of the new lower cap.
4. 4
   Insert the new desiccant into the receiver-drier. The desiccant must be vacuum-sealed until it is exposed to air for use.
5. 5
   Install the new lower cap on the condenser.

[With Heat Pump]

Be sure to read and observe the "General Safety Information and Caution" before performing any work on the high voltage system. Failure to follow the safety instructions may result in serious electrical injury. Before performing any work, be sure to disconnect high voltage related to the high voltage system (refer to "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure"). Failure to follow safety instructions may result in serious electric shock.

1. 1
   Charge the refrigerant using the refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station.
2. 2
   Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
3. 3
   Disconnect the high-voltage circuit. (Refer to Electric Vehicle Battery System - "High Voltage Disconnection Procedure")
4. 4
   Remove the front bumper cover. (Refer to Body - "Front Bumper Cover")
5. 5
   Remove the receiver-drier (A) after loosening the mounting bolts.

   

6. 6
   Install in the reverse order of removal.
7. 7
   Apply compressor oil along the O-rings and threads of the new lower cap.
8. 8
   Insert the new desiccant into the receiver-drier. The desiccant must be sealed in vacuum until it is exposed to air for use.
9. 9
   Install the new lower cap on the condenser.