Drier; Condenser - GE GYE18JBL Technical Service Manual

5. Use a flat-blade screwdriver or needle-nose
plyers to remove the four locking clips on
the compressor posts (fourth clip is located
behind the compressor in the image below).
6. Lift the compressor off the posts and out of
the machine compartment.

Drier

The drier is used to filter moisture and
particulates which may be present out of the
sealed system. Any time the sealed system
is accessed or repaired, the drier should be
replaced.
Drier Removal
1. Remove the machine compartment cover.
2. Follow recovery procedures and cut or
unbraze the tubing from the drier. If cutting
the capillary tube, make sure to take care not
to pinch the capillary tube shut.

Condenser

The condenser is a rolled-style coil which the
refrigerator uses to exchange heat from inside
the cabinet to outside the cabinet.
Condenser Removal
1. Remove the machine compartment cover.
2. Remove the drain tube.
3. Remove the condenser fan.
4. Follow the recovery procedures and
disconnect the inlet and outlet lines of the
condenser.
5. Remove two 1/4 in. hex-head screws.
6. Lift and remove the condenser from the
machine compartment.
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