Expedition 4WD V8-5.4L VIN 5 (2006)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
RECEIVER DRIER
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
All vehicles
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
3. Remove the receiver/drier outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
Vehicles with auxiliary A/C
4. Remove the auxiliary evaporator inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
All vehicles
5. Remove the receiver/drier bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 12 Nm (9 lb-ft).
