Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Liquid Tank

REMOVAL




1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove the front grille.
3. Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area and remove dirt and rust from tank.

CAUTION: Be sure to clean carefully.

4. Remove mounting bolt for liquid tank.




5. Lift liquid tank upwards. Remove bracket from protruding part of condenser.
6. Slide liquid tank upward then remove liquid tank.

INSTALLATION




1. Install liquid tank and then install liquid tank bracket on condenser.

CAUTION:
- 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 for A/C piping with new ones, then apply compressor oil to it when installing it.
- When recharging refrigerant, check for leaks.

Bolt mounting the liquid tank bracket (upper side)

Tightening torque : 2.94 - 3.82 Nm (0.30 - 0.38 kg-m, 26 - 33 in-lb)

Bolt mounting the liquid tank bracket (lower side)

Tightening torque : 5.0 - 6.47 Nm (0.51 - 0.65 kg-m, 45 - 57 in-lb)