Removal Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
- Remove the left headlamp assembly. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
- Remove the receiver dehydrator nut from the condenser.
- Remove the receiver dehydrator nut from the liquid line.
- Remove the receiver dehydrator bracket bolt from the vehicle.
- Remove the receiver dehydrator from the vehicle.
- Install protective caps to the condenser, the liquid line, and the receiver dehydrator to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
IMPORTANT:
Use a large pair of pliers to hold the fitting. Be careful not to twist the line.
IMPORTANT:
Use a large pair of pliers to hold the fitting. Be careful not to twist the line.