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Section 46 (HVAC System (Service Information)): Plumbing: Receiver/Drier-A/C: Installation

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NOTE: If the receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only the refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
Fig 1: Remove/Install Receiver/Drier
GC0014006Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position the receiver/drier (5) into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the receiver/drier fitting and the ports of the A/C condenser (3).
  3. Lubricate a new dual-plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the receiver/drier fitting. Use only the specified seal as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  4. Connect the receiver/drier to the right end of the A/C condenser.
  5. Install the bolt (4) that secures the receiver/drier to the A/C condenser. Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the receiver/drier mounting bracket (2) onto the A/C condenser.
  7. Install the screw (1) that secures the receiver/drier mounting bracket onto the A/C condenser. Tighten the screw to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
  8. Install the front fascia (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  10. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
  11. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).