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Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair




Air Conditioning Refrigerant Desiccant Replacement (with LUJ and LUW)

Special Tools

GE 39400-A - Halogen Leak Detector

For equivalent regional tools, refer to Special Tools Tools and Equipment.

Removal Procedure

1. Disconnect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System).
2. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
3. Remove the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement .




4. Remove the air conditioning receiver and dehydrator plug (4).

Note: Cap all air conditioning components immediately to prevent system contamination.

5. Remove and DISCARD the sealing washers (3).
6. Remove the air conditioning refrigerant desiccant (2) from the air conditioning condenser (1).

Installation Procedure

1. Uncap air conditioning components.




2. Install NEW sealing washers (3).
3. Install the air conditioning refrigerant desiccant (2) into air conditioning condenser (1).
4. Install the air conditioning receiver and dehydrator plug (4).
5. Install the front bumper fascia opening lower cover. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Opening Lower Cover Replacement .
6. Evacuate and charge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
7. Leak test the fittings using the GE 39400-A - detector.
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System) Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection (without Start/Stop System).

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