Important: Cap or tape the open air conditioning (A/C) lines immediately in order to prevent system contamination.

1. Remove the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .
2. Cap or tape the open A/C lines.
3. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket screw (4).
4. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower bolts (3).
5. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
6. Remove and discard the receiver dehydrator lower sealing washers.
7. Cap or tape the condenser lower openings.

1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator, add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
2. Remove the cap or tape from the condenser lower openings.
3. Install NEW lower receiver dehydrator sealing washers.
4. Install the receiver dehydrator.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

5. Install the receiver dehydrator lower bolts (3).

Tighten
Tighten the bolts to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

6. Install the receiver dehydrator upper bracket screw (4).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).

7. Remove the caps or tape from the open A/C lines.
8. Install the A/C condenser. Refer to Condenser Replacement .