Operation CHARM: Car repair manuals for everyone.

Removal






REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.






NOTE: Illustration shown with A/C condenser removed from vehicle for clarity.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

3. Remove the grille.

4. Remove the air seal from the left side of the cooling module assembly.

5. Reach through the opening at the bottom of the front fascia and remove the bolt (3) that secures the A/C receiver/drier (1) to the left side A/C condenser (3).

6. Disconnect the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seals.

7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened receiver/drier fittings and the condenser ports.