:  Jun 15, 2004



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  The receiver drier need only be changed under the following circumstances: There is dirt in the refrigerant circuit ( eg. 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.

. Disconnect the battery ground cable.

. Remove the condenser core.

. Remove the receiver drier support bracket clamp.
  Remove the bolt.

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  : Immediately cap all refrigerant lines to prevent ingress of dirt and moisture.

Remove the receiver drier.
  Remove the bolt.
  Remove and discard the 2 O-ring seals.




. Install the receiver drier.
  Clean the component mating faces.
  Install new O-ring seals.
  Install the clamp.
  Tighten the bolts to 10 Nm (7 lb.ft).

. Install the condenser core.

. Connect the battery ground cable.