Receiver/Dryer, Removing And Installing: Notes
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There are different version of the receiver/dryer and condenser. Allocation. Refer to CONDENSER, CHECKING VERSION .
The receiver/dryer may be attached to or integrated in the condenser, depending on the version of the condenser. If the condenser has an integrated receiver/dryer, replace the dryer cartridge. Refer to DRYER BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
The removed receiver/dryer contains refrigerant oil which must be returned to the refrigerant circuit (with the new receiver/dryer). Adjustment of oil quantity depends on nature of complaint. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, REPLACING (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing).
- If, for example, the receiver/dryer (or condenser) was damaged during an accident (no refrigerant has leaked out, no moisture or dirt has gotten into the refrigerant circuit); drain the refrigerant oil from the removed receiver/dryer (and the damaged condenser). Fill the refrigerant circuit with the amount of refrigerant that drained plus 10 cm3 of fresh refrigerant oil. This makes it easier to repair the circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT COMPONENTS, REPLACING (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit Components, Replacing).
- If, during an accident, an unknown amount of refrigerant oil has leaked out or dirt and moisture has entered the refrigerant circuit, the refrigerant circuit must be flushed. Refer to USING SERVICE STATION . For additional information, refer to OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, NOT OPENING THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, VEHICLES WITHOUT HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM and OVERVIEW - REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, OPENING THE REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, VEHICLES WITHOUT HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM (Refrigerant R134a, Servicing; Refrigerant Circuit, Using Service Station).