Receiver Drier Cartridge - 3.5L Ti-VCT: Removal

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 (AC) 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.

Fig 1: Removing Material From Inboard And Front Of Access Hole Using Rotary Tool
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Cut the excess foam from the lower radiator support.

Fig 2: Cutting Excess Foam From Lower Radiator Support Using Tool
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Remove the receiver/drier plug.
- To install, tighten to 22 Nm (16 lb-ft).
Using pliers, grasp and remove the receiver/drier desiccant bag.