Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

CONDENSER

LIQUID TANK : Removal and Installation


REMOVAL

1.Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2.Remove hood lock cover. Refer to "Exploded View" Exploded View.
3.Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area. Then remove dust and rust from liquid tank.

CAUTION:
Be sure to clean carefully.





4.Remove mounting bolts (A) from liquid tank (1).
5.Remove liquid tank.

CAUTION:
Cap or wrap the joint of the A/C piping and liquid tank with suitable material such as vinyl tape to avoid the entry of air.

INSTALLATION

Note the following items, and then install in the reverse order of removal.

CAUTION:
- Install liquid tank, and then install liquid tank bracket on condenser.
- Check that liquid tank bracket is securely installed at protrusion of condenser. (Check that liquid tank bracket does not move to a position below center of liquid tank.)
- Replace O-rings of the A/C piping with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant.