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Desiccant Removal and Installation: Installation

Reverse removal sequence to install desiccant, according to instruction manual with supply parts.

NOTE:
  • When replacing desiccant, add 40 cc of refrigerating oil the same as compressor oil.
  • Do not remove desiccant from the plastic bag until just before inserting it into the receiver/dryer.
  • Install desiccant (1) with its double-layer portion facing the bottom of the receiver/dryer.
  • If desiccant cap installing is bolt type, tighten specified torque for its bolt.

Tightening torque 

Cap: 12.5 N.m (1.25 kg-m, 9+/-1.8 lb-ft) 

Fig 1: Installing Desiccant
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