Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

82.17.05 Drier Desiccant Bag

NOTE: The desiccant bag/receiver drier need only be changed under the following circumstances:
^ There is dirt in the refrigerant circuit ( e.g. compressor seizure ).
^ The system is leaking and refrigerant has been lost to atmosphere.
^ Refrigerant circuit has been open more than 24 hours due to repair.

Before disconnecting the battery, ensure all text and cautions in the battery disconnection section are observed.

Remove
1. Disconnect battery earth lead.
2. Recover refrigerant from A/C system. Service and Repair
3. Remove viscous coupling. Service and Repair





4. Remove radiator assembly retaining bolts from bonnet locking platform.
5. Ease radiator assembly rearward, release and remove radiator retaining clips.





6. Remove desiccant bag cover 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.





7. Fit a 5 mm bolt to desiccant bag plug, depress plug and remove circlip.
8. Withdraw plug, carefully remove and discard desiccant bag from condenser.
9. Remove and discard 'O' rings.

Refit
1. Clean condenser opening and plug.
2. Fit desiccant bag.
3. Lubricate new 'O' rings with clean refrigerant oil, fit and secure plug with circlip. Remove bolt from plug.
4. Fit desiccant bag cover.
5. Position radiator to mounting, fit and secure retaining clips.
6. Position and secure radiator assembly to bonnet locking platform.
7. Fit viscous coupling. Service and Repair
8. Recharge A/C system. Service and Repair
9. Connect battery earth lead.