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Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning

Receiver-Drier Repair Procedures

In this manual: Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning
General Information — 15Maintenance — 7Engine Mechanical System — 84Engine Electrical System — 49Emission Control System — 22Fuel System — 95Clutch System — 28Manual Transmission — 21Dual Clutch Transmission (DCT) System — 47Drive Shaft and Axle — 20Suspension System — 36Steering — 23Restraints — 39Brake System — 54Body (Interior and Exterior) — 209Body Electrical System — 254Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning — 56
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 (B) at the bottom of the condenser using an L-shaped wrench (A).

    Tightening torque: 9.8 ~ 14.7 N·m

  3. Remove the desiccant (A) from the condenser using long-nose pliers. Check the desiccant and the lower cover filter for clogging.
  4. Apply compressor oil to the O-rings and threads of the new lower cap.
  5. Insert the new desiccant into the receiver-drier. The desiccant must remain sealed in vacuum until just before use.
  6. Install the new lower cap on the condenser.

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