Installing the Refrigerant Reservoir

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Fig 1: Dryer, Nuts And Support With Torque Specifications

Courtesy of VOLVO CARS OF NORTH AMERICA.

The refrigerant reservoir must be filled with 20 cm ³ oil when replaced. See Oil Air Conditioning (A/C) System, Filling .

Lubricate the new O-rings using A/C compressor oil.

Position the refrigerant reservoir and the support.

Tighten the two nuts by hand.

Position the pipe.

Tighten:

the screw at the evaporator. Tighten to 10 Nm
the screw at the refrigerant reservoir. Tighten to 10 Nm
the nuts. Tighten to 10 Nm .

Install the connector to the pressure sensor.