Section 46 (HVAC System (Service Information)): Plumbing: Receiver/Drier-A/C: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only the refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Position the receiver/drier (5) into the engine compartment.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the receiver/drier fitting and the ports of the A/C condenser (3).
- Lubricate a new dual-plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the receiver/drier fitting. Use only the specified seal as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Connect the receiver/drier to the right end of the A/C condenser.
- Install the bolt (4) that secures the receiver/drier to the A/C condenser. Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
- Install the receiver/drier mounting bracket (2) onto the A/C condenser.
- Install the screw (1) that secures the receiver/drier mounting bracket onto the A/C condenser. Tighten the screw to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Install the front fascia (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
- Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).