Front Receiver/Drier

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

Receiver/Drier:

2. Remove the bolts that secure the front and rear sections of the A/C liquid line to the top of the receiver/drier.
3. Disconnect the liquid line fittings from the receiver/drier and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
4. Install a plug in, or tape over the opened liquid line fittings and the receiver/drier ports.
5. Loosen the clamp that secures the receiver/ drier to the mounting bracket.
6. Remove the receiver/drier from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION

NOTE: If the receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

1. Position the receiver/drier onto the mounting bracket on the front left strut tower.
2. Tighten the clamp that secures the receiver/drier to the mounting bracket.
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fittings and the receiver/drier ports.
4. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid line fittings.
5. Connect the front and rear sections of the liquid line to the receiver/drier.
6. Install the bolts that secures the liquid line fittings to the receiver/drier. Tighten the bolts to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
8. Charge the refrigerant system.