Desiccant Bag, Removing And Installing, DENSO Condenser: Installing

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Install in reverse order of removal and note the following:

NOTE:

Replace the plug, seal and desiccant bag after every opening of the receiver/dryer. Refer to Parts Information.

-- Coat the new seals with refrigerant oil before installing the refrigerant line.

-- Using the opening, inspect the receiver/dryer on the condenser for dirt and damage on the threaded- and sealing surfaces.

-- Guide the new filter -2- with the special tool -A- in the condenser -1- in the direction of -arrow-.

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-- The filter must be placed on the floor of the receiver/dryer.

CAUTION:

Incorrect positioning can lead to the failure of the condenser.

- Place the filter on the floor of the receiver/dryer.

-- Remove the desiccant bag from the package and insert it into the receiver/dryer.

-- Position and install the plug.

-- Installation continues in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor if the refrigerant circuit is empty.

- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.

-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to LEAKS, FINDING .

-- Start the A/C system after charging the refrigerant circuit. Refer to A/C SYSTEM, STARTING AFTER CHARGING REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT .