Component Teardown

Compressor Area Components

Power Cord Removal

The power cord enters the compressor area on the lower left side and is secured to the compressor mounting plate with a P-clamp and screw.

To remove the power cord:

1.Pull unit from its installation position to access the rear compressor area.

2.Using a phillips head screwdriver, extract the four screws securing the compressor area shield to the rear of the unit. Remove shield.

3.Using a 1/4” socket or wrench, extract the screw securing the P-clamp to the compressor mounting plate. (See Figure 5-23)

4.Using a 1/4” socket or wrench, extract the screw securing the ground wires to the compressor mounting plate.

5.Disconnect power cord from the wire harness at the quick disconnect. Remove power cord from unit.

Filter-Drier Removal

The filter-drier is located in the compressor area on the left side of the compressor. (See Figure 5-24)

To remove the filter-drier:

1.Pull unit from its installation position.

2.Extract the screws securing the fiber board cover to the unit frame and remove from unit.

3.Recover refrigerant by using EPA approved recovery system.

4.Using a 3 cornered file, score a groove around capillary tube as close to old filter-drier as possible. Break capillary tube along score mark from filter-drier.

5.Cut condenser outlet tube at filter-drier. Discard filter-drier.

6.Thoroughly clean condenser outlet tube and capillary tube.

7.Place inlet connection of filter-drier over condenser tube approximately ¼” and solder.

8.Insert capillary tube input end into filter-drier outlet. Do not allow tube to bottom against screen. Solder carefully so that solder does not plug capillary tube.

9.Install process tube adapter to filter-drier.

10.Evacuate and charge system using the recommended procedure described under Evacuating and Recharging in the Refrigeration section.

11.Reassemble unit.

Electrical

Connection

Ground

Screw

P-Clamp

and Screw

Figure 5-23. Power Cord Removal

Cut Here

Cut Here

Figure 5-24. Filter-Drier Removal

On R-134a systems, the system must NOT be left open to the atmosphere for more than 10 minutes to prevent moisture contamination of compressor oil.

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Electrolux FKCH17F7HW service manual Compressor Area Components, Power Cord Removal, Filter-Drier Removal

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