Receiver and Dehydrator Replacement for Saturn L200/LW200 2003

Tools Required

1. Remove the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .



2. Remove the receiver dehydrator line fitting bolts.



3. Loosen the receiver dehydrator clamp bolt and remove receiver dehydrator.

1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator add the appropriate amount of PAG oil to the system. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for capacity information.
2. Install the receiver dehydrator into the clamp but do not tighten.
3. Install new O-rings. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
4. Install the line block fittings to the receiver dehydrator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. Install the line block fittings to the receiver dehydrator bolts.

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 3 N·m (27 lb in).

6. Tighten the receiver dehydrator clamp bolt.

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 5 N·m (44 lb in).

7. Install the condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
8. Connect the negative battery cable. Refer to Battery Negative Cable Disconnection and Connection in Engine Electrical.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
10. Using the J 39400-A leak test the fittings of the component.