Overview - Condenser

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Fig 1: Exploded View Of Condenser

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Receiver/Dryer Insert
- There are different versions.
- Insert all the way in the mount in the receiver/dryer on the proper side.
- With screen
- Check the receiver/dryer; if there is contamination, clean the refrigerant circuit or replace the condenser, if necessary. Refer to A/C System, General Information or REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CLEANING .
- This illustration shows an insert as it is installed on a "Denso" condenser.
Desiccant Bag
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
O-Ring
- Replace after removing. Refer to the Parts Information for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to SEALS AND GASKETS .
O-Ring
- Replace after removing. Refer to the Parts Information for the version.
- Coat with refrigerant oil before installing. Refer to SEALS AND GASKETS .
Plug
- Modine: 3 Nm
- Showa/ Keihin: 5 Nm
- Valeo: 10 Nm
- Replace after removing
- There are different versions.
- Removing and Installing. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Condenser
- There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
- Refrigerant Lines, Removing and Installing. Refer to REFRIGERANT LINES, DISCONNECTING AND CONNECTING FROM CONDENSER .
- Removing and Installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
Receiver/Dryer
- Receiver/dryer is a component of the condenser
- Check the receiver/dryer; if there is contamination, clean the refrigerant circuit or replace the condenser, if necessary. Refer to A/C System, General Information or REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CLEANING .