Receiver Dehydrator Replacement (LAT)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2007 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: View Of Receiver Dehydrator (LAT)

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Callout	Component Name
Preliminary Procedure 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 .
1	Receiver Dehydrator nut from condenser and the liquid line (Qty: 2) Tip: Use a large pair of pliers to hold fitting from twisting. NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice . Tighten: 16 N.m (12 lb ft)
2	Separate Receiver Dehydrator fitting (Qty: 2) Tip: Remove and discard the seals. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement . Install protective caps to the condenser, the liquid line and the receiver dehydrator to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.
3	Receiver Dehydrator bracket bolt (Qty: 1) Tighten: 10 N.m (89 lb in)
4	Receiver Dehydrator Tip: Use a low viscosity, poly-alkylene glycol (PAG) oil. Use of the incorrect oil can result in system failure. When replacing the Receiver Dehydrator check oil quantities. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities . Using J 39400 leak test Receiver Dehydrator fittings.