Section 46 (HVAC System (Service Information)): Plumbing: Receiver/Drier-A/C: Removal

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WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS) . Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

Fig 1: Remove/Install Receiver/Drier

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Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY ).
Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Remove the front fascia (Refer to REMOVAL ).
Remove the screw (1) that secures the receiver/drier mounting bracket (2) to the right end of the A/C condenser (3).
Remove the bolt (4) that secures the receiver/drier (5) to the A/C condenser.
Disconnect the receiver/drier from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual-plane seal.
Install plugs in, or tape over the opened receiver/drier fitting and the condenser ports.