Drier, A/C Receiver: Description: Description

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NOTE:

Gasoline engine model A/C condenser shown in illustration. Diesel engine model similar.

Fig 1: A/C Receiver/Drier & A/C Condenser

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

The A/C receiver/drier (1) stores unnecessary refrigerant, filters the refrigerant, helps remove moisture from the refrigerant and retains any refrigerant vapor that may leave the A/C condenser (2) until it becomes a liquid. The A/C receiver/drier is on the high-side of the A/C system and is located on the left side of the A/C condenser.

CAUTION:

The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

The A/C receiver/drier is integral to the A/C condenser and must be replaced with the condenser as an assembly.