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REMOVAL
1. Recover refrigerant using an approved refrigerant recovery system.

CAUTION: Verifying the purity of the refrigerant with a refrigerant purity identifier before recovery is recommended.

WARNING: DO NOT REMOVE HOSES OR LINES BEFORE SYSTEM IS FULLY DISCHARGED.

WARNING: MAKE SURE VEHICLE IS PROPERLY SUPPORTED AND SQUARELY POSITIONED. TO HELP AVOID PERSONAL INJURY WHEN A VEHICLE IS ON A HOIST, PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE VEHICLE ON THE OPPOSITE END FROM WHICH COMPONENTS ARE BEING REMOVED.

2. Raise vehicle.
3. Remove push nut and pull back receiver-dehydrator splash shield.
4. Remove lower splash shield.
5. Disconnect receiver-dehydrator hose from condenser outlet.
6. Disconnect liquid line from receiver-dehydrator.
7. Remove nut from receiver-dehydrator.
8. Rotate assembly off of stud and pull rearward to disengage from retaining slot.