Drier, A/C Receiver: Installation
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level prevents the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.
The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
If only the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
- Position the receiver/drier (1) into the engine compartment.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the receiver/drier fitting and the ports of the A/C condenser.
- Lubricate a new dual-plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the receiver/drier fitting. Use only the specified seal, as it is made of a special material for the specific refrigerant in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Connect the receiver/drier to the right end of the A/C condenser.
- Install the bolt (2) that secures the receiver/drier to the A/C condenser. Tighten the bolt to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the receiver/drier (1) onto the A/C condenser.
- Install the screw (2) securing the receiver/drier onto the A/C condenser. Tighten the screw to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the front fascia. Refer to FASCIA, FRONT, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- If the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE . Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .