Receiver/Dryer Or Accumulator, Replacing Without The Need For Flushing Refrigerant Circuit

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Cleaning the refrigerant circuit means flushing it with refrigerant R134a (refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CLEANING (FLUSHING), WITH REFRIGERANT R134A ) or blowing through with compressed air and nitrogen (refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, FLUSHING WITH COMPRESSED AIR AND NITROGEN ).

For example, in the event of accident damage; no escape of refrigerant and no ingress of moisture and dirt into circuit.

-- Discharge the refrigerant circuit.

-- Replace the restrictor. Refer to OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT (vehicle-specific repair information).

-- Remove receiver/dryer, or accumulator. Refer to RECEIVER/DRYER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING (vehicle-specific repair information).

-- Remove dirt from receiver or reservoir.

-- Weigh removed receiver/dryer or reservoir.

-- Add refrigerant oil to the reservoir until it is the same weight as the receiver/dryer that was removed.

-- Install new receiver/dryer or reservoir.

-- Assemble, evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit.