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Installation Procedure

    Fig 1: View Of Receiver-Dryer And Condenser
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    IMPORTANT: Do not uncap the new receiver-dryer until just prior to installation.
  1. Add the new oil to the new receiver-dryer. Use the exact amount of oil that your drained from the old receiver-dyer.
  2. Install the new O-rings onto the 2 pipes that connect to the receiver-dryer.
  3. Install the receiver-dryer into the band clamp. Support the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe while pushing the receiver-dryer downward until the pipe is fully installed.
  4. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice .
  5. Install the bolt on the band clamp.

    Tighten:  Tighten the band clamp bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in)  .

  6. Install the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe block bolt.

    Tighten:  Tighten the receiver dryer-to-condenser pipe block bolt to 5 N.m (44 lb in)  .

  7. Install the condenser. Refer to Air Conditioning Condenser Replacement (Gasoline Engine) .
  8. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .