Front A/C Receiver Drier - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C liquid line (4) to the tapping block (2) located on the right side of the A/C condenser.
4. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the tapping block and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fitting and condenser port.





6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Position the front portion of the right front wheelhouse splash shield out of the way to gain access to the A/C receiver/drier Splash Shield - Removal.
8. Remove the nut (2) that secures the lower A/C suction line (3) to the upper A/C suction line (1).
9. Disconnect the lower A/C suction line to the upper A/C suction line and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.






NOTE: Illustration shown with front fascia and headlamp removed for clarity.

10. Remove the bolt (3) that secures the rear section of the A/C suction line (1) to the right front frame rail (2) and position the suction line out of the way.
11. Remove the nut (6) that secures the rear section of the A/C liquid line (7) to the A/C receiver/drier (4).
12. Disconnect the rear section of the A/C liquid line from the A/C receiver/drier, remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket and position the liquid line out of the way.
13. Remove the bolt (5) that secure the A/C receiver/drier to the right front frame rail and remove the receiver/drier.
14. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the receiver/drier port.