Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning Systems: Receiver-DRIERS

1995 Chevrolet Forward Control 4.3 Z, AutomaticSECTION Receiver-DRIERS
NOTE: For VIRs, see Valves in Receiver (VIRs). When replacing this component it is suggested to install or replace high and low side inline filters to prevent future component
Condition Code Procedure
damage (see Code 5). Β  Β 
Attaching hardware broken A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware missing C Require replacement of hardware
Attaching hardware not functioning A Require repair or replacement of hardware
Contaminated, affecting performance A Require replacement
Desiccant at the end of its useful life (saturated with moisture) 1 Suggest repair or replacement
Desiccant bag deteriorated A Require replacement. Further inspection required
NOTE: Inspect system to determine effects of desiccant bag deterioration.
Fusible plug leaking A Require replacement of plug
Leaking B Require replacement
Pressure relief device leaking A Require replacement of pressure relief device
Restricted A Require repair or replacement
Sight glass no longer transparent 2 Suggest replacement of drier
Threads damaged A Require repair or replacement
Threads stripped (threads missing) A Require replacement
Tubing connection leaking A Require repair or replacement
RENDER: 1.0x

NO RELATED

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