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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair



Receiver Drier

Service Repair No - 82.17.03

Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system.
3. Remove bumper valance.







4. KV6 models: Remove 2 bolts securing PAS fluid cooler to armature.







5. Up to 04MY: Remove 4 nuts and 4 bolts securing armature to body and remove armature.
6. 04MY on: Remove 4 bolts securing armature to crash cans and remove armature.
7. If fitted, remove 2 scrivets securing LH air deflector and remove air deflector.
8. Td4 models: Remove intercooler.







9. Remove 4 screws from clamps securing receiver drier to condenser.
10. Remove receiver drier from condenser.

CAUTION: Before disconnecting or removing components, ensure the immediate area around joint faces and connections are clean. Plug open connections to prevent contamination.

11. Discard dust shield and 'O' ring seals.

Refit
1. Lubricate new 'O' rings, dust shield and condenser thread with refrigerant oil.
2. Fit 'O' rings and dust shield to receiver drier.

CAUTION: Do not remove receiver/dryer from packaging until immediately before installation.

3. Fit receiver drier to condenser and tighten to 12 Nm (9 lbf.ft).
4. Tighten clamps securing receiver drier to condenser.
5. If fitted, fit air deflector and secure with scrivets.
6. Td4 models: Fit intercooler.
7. Up to 04MY: Position armature, fit and tighten 4 nuts and bolts securing armature to body to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
8. 04MY on: Position armature, fit bolts securing armature to crash cans and tighten bolts to 25 Nm (18 lbf.ft).
9. KV6 models: Align PAS fluid cooler and tighten bolts to 8 Nm (6 lbf.ft).
10. Fit bumper valance.
11. Recharge A/C system.
12. Connect battery earth lead.