Receiver/Drier Removal/Installation

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Discharge the refrigerant from the system. (See REFRIGERANT RECOVERY .) (See REFRIGERANT CHARGING .)
Remove the front under cover. (See FRONT UNDER COVER REMOVAL/INSTALLATION .)
Remove the bolts.

Fig 1: Removing Receiver
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
CAUTION:
- If moisture or foreign matter enters the refrigeration cycle, cooling ability will be lowered and abnormal noise will occur. Always immediately plug all open fittings after removing any refrigeration cycle parts to keep moisture or foreign matter out of the cycle.
Remove the receiver/drier.
Install in the reverse order of removal.
When replacing the receiver/drier, add compressor oil to the refrigerant cycle.
Supplemental compressor oil amount (approx. quantity)
- 10 ml {10 cc, 0.34 US fl oz}
Perform the refrigerant system performance test. (See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM PERFORMANCE TEST .)