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Receiver/Drier Removal/Installation

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  1. Recover the refrigerant; see REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS  .
  2. Disconnect the A/C cycling switch electrical connector.
    Fig 1: Disconnecting A/C Cycling Switch
    G02673249Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
    3. CAUTION: Use a back-up wrench to prevent damage to the tubes.
    Fig 2: Disconnecting Suction Accumulator Refrigerant Lines
    G02673250Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  3. Disconnect the suction accumulator refrigerant lines. See SPRING LOCK COUPLING  .
    • Discard the O-ring seals.
  4. Remove the three suction accumulator bracket screws and the suction accumulator.
    Fig 3: Removing Suction Accumulator Bracket Screws
    G02673251Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
  5. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
    • If a new suction accumulator is to be installed, transfer the A/C cycling switch to the new suction accumulator.
    • Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean refrigerant oil. See REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION  .
    • Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean refrigerant oil.
  6. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS  .
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