Desiccant Bag, Removing And Installing, DENSO Condenser: Installing

Install in the reverse order of removal while noting the following:

NOTE:

Replace the plug, seal and desiccant bag after every opening of the receiver/dryer. Refer to Parts Information.

Keep the desiccant bag air-tight package closed as long as possible. Do not remove the desiccant bag until just before replacing the desiccant bag in the condenser. After opening the desiccant bag absorbs moisture from the surrounding air in a very short time and become unusable.

-- Using the opening, inspect the receiver/dryer on the condenser for dirt and damage on the threaded- and sealing surfaces.

-- Insert the filter element -E- into the condenser receiver/dryer on the proper side.

Fig 1: Exploded View Of Dryer Cartridge

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-- Remove the desiccant bag -D- from the package and insert it into the dryer carrier -C-.

-- Insert the desiccant bag together with the dryer cartridge into the condenser receiver/dryer.

-- Position and install the plug -A-.

CAUTION:

There is a risk of damaging the A/C compressor if the refrigerant circuit is empty.

- Never start the engine with the refrigerant circuit empty.

Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a

-- Fill the refrigerant circuit. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

-- Perform the leak test on the refrigerant circuit line connections that were closed again. Refer to the appropriate Service Information .

Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf

-- Charge the refrigerant circuit. Refer to REFRIGERANT CIRCUIT, CHARGING .

-- Perform the leak test on the closed line connections of the refrigerant circuit. Refer to LEAKS, FINDING .