Receiver Drier - 2.0L GTDI, 3.5L GTDI: 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:
Care must be taken to minimize exposure of the inside of the receiver/drier to outside air. If multiple A/C system components are being removed and installed, the receiver/drier should be installed last. The receiver/drier shipping caps should not be removed until the fittings are ready to be connected. Evacuation of the A/C system must be started as soon as the receiver/drier is installed. Excessive exposure of the inside of the receiver/drier to outside air will result in moisture contamination of the receiver/drier desiccant.
NOTE:
Installation of a new receiver/drier 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. Damage to the receiver/drier includes leaks in the receiver/drier, physical damage to the receiver/drier shell or desiccant, 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 should not be replaced.
- Recover the refrigerant. REFER to AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) SYSTEM RECOVERY, EVACUATION AND CHARGING .
- With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. REFER to JACKING AND LIFTING , Lifting Points.
- Remove the front bumper cover. REFER to BUMPER COVER - FRONT .
- Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Position aside the TXV manifold and tube assembly line.
- Remove the 2 degas bottle bolts and position the degas bottle aside.
- Remove the 2 receiver/drier bolts and remove the receiver/drier.