Replacing Receiver/Drier: Installation

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Fig 1: Dryer, Nuts And Support With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The receiver/drier must be filled with 20 cm³ oil when replaced, see Oil In the Air Conditioning (A/C) System
Lubricate the new O-rings with compressor oil
Install the receiver drier and the support and finger tighten the two nuts
Install the wiring:
HINT: Tightening torque for the pipe from the evaporator to the receiver drier: 10 Nm.
HINT: Tightening torque for the pipe from the condenser to the receiver drier: 10 Nm.
Tighten the receiver drier support, tightening torque: 10 Nm
Position the drier. Tighten the mounting bolt to 10 Nm
Connect the connector for the pressure switch.