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Front A/C Receiver Drier - Removal






REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing and air inlet tube Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C liquid line (2) to the A/C receiver/drier (3).
6. Remove the A/C liquid line from the A/C receiver/drier and remove and discard the dual-plane seal.
7. Remove the screw (4) that secures the A/C receiver/drier to the radiator and fan shroud (5).
8. Remove the nut (6) that secures the A/C receiver/drier to the A/C condenser (7).
9. Disconnect the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual-plane seal.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened receiver/drier fitting and port and the condenser port.