Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .



3. Remove the bolt retaining the receiver dehydrator mounting clamp to the condenser.
4. Remove the receiver dehydrator mounting clamp from the condenser.



5. Remove the lower receiver dehydrator bolt from the condenser.



6. Remove the receiver dehydrator from the condenser.
7. Install protective caps to the condenser to prevent contamination and desiccant saturation.

1. Remove the protective caps from the condenser.
2. Add the specified amount of polyalkylene glycol (PAG) oil to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
3. Install new O-rings to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
4. Install the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.




Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

5. Install the lower receiver dehydrator bolt to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 6.5 N·m (58 lb in).




6. Install the receiver dehydrator mounting clamp to the condenser.
7. Install the receiver dehydrator mounting clamp bolt to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 4.2 N·m (37 lb in).

8. Install the front bumper fascia. Refer to Front Bumper Fascia Replacement .
9. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
10. Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A .