Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair

CONDENSER

LIQUID TANK : Removal and Installation


CAUTION:
Perform lubricant return operation before each refrigeration system disassembly. However, if a large amount of refrigerant or lubricant is detected, never perform lubricant return operation. Perform Lubricant Return Operation.

REMOVAL

1.Use a refrigerant collecting equipment (for HFC-134a) to discharge the refrigerant. Recycle Refrigerant.
2.Clean liquid tank and its surrounding area, and then remove dust and rust from liquid tank.

CAUTION:
Be sure to clean carefully.





3.Remove mounting bolts (A), and then remove liquid tank (1)
from the condenser.

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

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 of the A/C piping with new ones. Then apply compressor oil to them when installing.
- Perform lubricant adjusting procedure before installing new liquid tank. Lubricant Adjusting Procedure For Components Replacement Except Compressor.
- Check for leakages when recharging refrigerant. Leak Test.