Receiver Drier Cartridge - 3.5L Ti-VCT, 3.7L Ti-VCT: Removal
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WARNING:
Before beginning any service procedure in this article, refer to Safety Warnings in
SERVICE INFORMATION
. Failure to follow this instruction may result in serious personal injury.
NOTE:
Installation of a new receiver/drier desiccant bag is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag. Damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag includes physical damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag or moisture contamination. Moisture contamination results only from a complete loss of refrigerant and equalization of the refrigerant system pressure with atmospheric pressure for a period longer than one hour. If even a slight amount of positive refrigerant pressure is present in the system before repairs are carried out, the receiver/drier desiccant bag should not be replaced.
- Recover the refrigerant. Refer to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
- Measure the diameter of the access hole. If the measurement is less then 40mm proceed to step 3. If the measurement is 40mm or greater proceed to step 4.
- Remove 3.0 mm (0.118 in) of material from the inboard and front of the opening utilizing a rotary tool.
- Cut the excess foam from the lower radiator support.
- Remove the receiver/drier plug.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
- Using pliers, grasp and remove the receiver/drier desiccant bag.