Town & Country V6-3.8L (2009)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
Front A/C Receiver Drier - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil
Level. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause
serious A/C compressor damage.
CAUTION: The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C
receiver/drier can cause serious A/C compressor damage.
NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be
added to the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
NOTE: If only the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only
the refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace
the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets may result in a refrigerant system leak.
1. Position the A/C receiver/drier (4) into the engine compartment.
2. Install the bolt (3) that secures the A/C receiver/drier to the right front frame rail. Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
3. Install the front and rear sections of the A/C liquid line (1 and 2) onto the A/C receiver/drier using new O-ring seals. Tighten the bolts to 13.5 Nm
(120 in. lbs.).See: Hose/Line HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Liquid Line - Installation.
4. Install the air cleaner housing and inlet duct.
5. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
6. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
7. If the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple
A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system See:
Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
8. Charge the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair.