Dryer Cartridge, Removing And Installing, SHOWA/KEIHIN Condenser: Installing
Installation is done is reverse order, observe the following:
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 debris and damage on the thread and the 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 in the receiver/dryer of 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 .
-- Lightly coat the filter element -F- in the sealing surface area -J- with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT SEALS .
-- Using a suitable tool -K-, insert the filter element -F- on the correct side all the way into the mount in the receiver/dryer. While doing so, do not damage the braces -H-.
-- Assemble the plug -A- with the O-ring seals -B and C- and the support ring -D-.
-- Remove the dryer cartridge -E- from the package and insert it into the receiver/dryer.
-- Position and install the plug -A-.
-- All removed parts are reinstalled.
-- 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 OPERATION AFTER FILLING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .
-- Check the DTC memory and erase any displayed entries using the :Vehicle Diagnostic Tester in the "Guided Fault Finding" function.
Tightening Specifications:
- Tightening specification. Refer to OVERVIEW - CONDENSER, A/C COMPRESSOR, REFRIGERANT LINES AND EXPANSION VALVE .