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Removal Procedure

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  1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
  2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
  3. Remove the A/C tube coupling from the receiver dehydrator tube to evaporator tube. Refer to A/C Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
    4. Fig 1: Connecting A/C Tube Coupling Over Receiver Dehydrator Tube & Condenser Tube
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  4. Remove the A/C tube coupling from the receiver dehydrator tube to condenser tube. Refer to A/C Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
  5. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator tube from the condenser.
    6. Fig 2: Removing A/C Line Coupling & Dehydrator Mounting Bolt
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  6. Remove the receiver dehydrator mounting bolt (2).
  7. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator from the evaporator tube.
  8. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
  9. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
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