Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

RECEIVER/DRIER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION

1. Recover the refrigerant; see REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS.




2. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.

CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.




3. Disconnect the suction accumulator refrigerant lines. See SPRING LOCK COUPLING.
- Discard the O-ring seals.




4. Remove the three suction accumulator bracket screws and the suction accumulator.

5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new suction accumulator is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean refrigerant oil. See REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean refrigerant oil.

6. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS.