A/C Receiver Drier - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the right front wheel . Tires And Wheels - Removal
5. Position the front portion of the right front wheelhouse splash shield out of the way Splash Shield - Removal.
6. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C refrigerant line (1) to the A/C receiver/drier (5).
7. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C receiver/drier and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
8. Remove the bolt (3) that secures the liquid jumper line (4) to the A/C receiver/drier.
9. Disconnect the jumper line from the A/C receiver/drier and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
10. Remove the A/C suction line from the plastic bracket located on the A/C receiver/drier.
11. Remove the two bolts (6) that secure the A/C receiver/drier to the right front frame rail (7) and remove the receiver/drier.
12. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and receiver/drier ports.