Front A/C Receiver Drier - Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION:
Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

CAUTION:
The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

NOTE:
When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level .

NOTE:
If only the A/C 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.

NOTE:
Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets may result in a refrigerant system leak.





1. Position the A/C receiver/drier (4) into the engine compartment.

2. Install the bolt (3) that secures the A/C receiver/drier to the right front frame rail. Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).

3. Install the front and rear sections of the A/C liquid line (1 and 2) onto the A/C receiver/drier using new O-ring seals. Tighten the bolts to 13.5 Nm (120 in. lbs.). A/C Liquid Line - Installation.

4. Install the air cleaner housing and inlet duct.

5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

6. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.

7. If the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

8. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.