Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation of Liquid Tank

REMOVAL
1. Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant.
2. Remove front grille and horn (right side). Refer to "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 ambient sensor bracket after removing horn.




5. Remove mounting bolt from liquid tank.




6. Lift liquid tank upward. Remove bracket from protruding part of condenser.
7. Slide liquid tank upward, and then remove liquid tank.




INSTALLATION
Install liquid tank, and then install liquid tank bracket on condenser.

CAUTION:
- Make sure liquid tank bracket is securely installed at protrusion of condenser. (Make sure 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 liquid tank bracket (upper side) Tightening torque : 3.4 Nm (0.34 kg-m, 30 in-lb)

Bolt mounting liquid tank bracket (lower side) Tightening torque : 5.7 Nm (0.58 kg-m, 50 in-lb)