Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the 4 roll restrictor cross beam bolts.
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To install, tighten to 55 Nm (41 lb-ft).
3. Remove the roll restrictor bracket bolt.
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To install, tighten to 48 Nm (35 lb-ft).
4. Remove the cowl grille.
5. Disconnect the 2 outer PCM electrical connectors.
6. Detach the wire harness bracket from the dash panel.
7. Disconnect the 2 VMV fittings.
8. Disconnect the VMV electrical connector.
9. Remove the VMV.
10. Remove the 2 coolant reservoir bolts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).