Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, DENSO Condenser: Installing
Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONDENSER, A/C COMPRESSOR, REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .
Replace the plug, O-ring and dryer cartridge after every opening of the receiver/dryer. Refer to Parts Information.
-- Using the opening, inspect the receiver/dryer on the condenser for dirt and damage on the threaded- and sealing surfaces.
Keep the dryer cartridge sealed in its air-tight package as long as possible. Open the package just before installing the dryer cartridge into the condenser. The dryer cartridge absorbs moisture from the surrounding air in a very short time and becomes unusable.
Coat the O-ring for the plug with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
-- Insert the filter element -E- into the condenser receiver/dryer on the proper side.
-- Remove the dryer cartridge -D- from the package and insert it into the dryer carrier -C-.
-- Insert the dryer carrier together with the dryer cartridge into the condenser receiver/dryer.
-- Position and install the plug -A-.
-- Evacuate and charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Refrigerant Circuit (Refrigerant R134a Servicing, Refrigerant Circuit, Working with A/C Service Station) or Working with A/C Service Station (1 Of 2) / Working with A/C Service Station (2 Of 2) .
-- Operate the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
-- Check the DTC memory and erase any displayed entries using the Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the"Guided Fault Finding" function.