Overview - Condenser

Condenser, Receiver/Dryer

The image shows a Modine condenser.

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1. Condenser
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
   • Removing and installing. Refer to CONDENSER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
2. O-Ring
   • Always replace. Refer to the Parts Information for the versions.
   • Coat with refrigerant oil before installing
3. Refrigerant Line
   • To the inner heat exchanger
4. Bolt
   • 8 Nm
5. Bolt
   • 8 Nm
6. Refrigerant Line
   • From the A/C compressor
7. O-Ring
   • Always replace. Refer to the Parts Information for the versions.
   • Coat with refrigerant oil before installing
8. Bracket
   • For the refrigerant lines
9. Cap
   • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
10. Snap Ring
11. Cap
    • Replace if damaged
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
12. Seal
    • Always replace. Refer to the Parts Information for the versions.
    • Coat with refrigerant oil before installing
13. Desiccant Bag
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
    • Removing and Installing:
      • Denso condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DENSO CONDENSER .
      • Modine condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MODINE CONDENSER .
      • Showa/Keihin condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SHOWA/KEIHIN CONDENSER .
14. Screen
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
    • Removing and installing
      • Denso condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, DENSO CONDENSER .
      • Modine condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, MODINE CONDENSER .
      • Showa/Keihin condenser. Refer to DESICCANT BAG/DRYER CARTRIDGE, REMOVING AND INSTALLING, SHOWA/KEIHIN CONDENSER .
15. Receiver/Dryer
    • There are different versions. Refer to the Parts Information.
    • Is integrated in the condenser on this version