Taurus FWD V6-3.5L (2008)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
RECEIVER DRIER
Removal and Installation
CAUTION: Care must be taken to minimize exposure of the inside of the receiver/drier to outside air. If multiple air conditioning (A/C) system
components are being removed and installed, the receiver/drier should be installed last. The receiver/drier shipping caps should not be removed
until the fittings are ready to be connected. Evacuation of the A/C system must be started as soon as the receiver/drier is installed. Excessive
exposure of the inside of the receiver/drier to outside air will result in moisture contamination of the receiver/drier desiccant.
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from
a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier. Damage to the receiver/drier includes leaks in the receiver/drier, physical damage to the
receiver/drier shell or desiccant, or moisture contamination. Moisture contamination results only from a complete loss of refrigerant and equalization of
the refrigerant system pressure with atmospheric pressure for a period longer than one hour. If even a slight amount of positive refrigerant pressure is
present in the system before repairs are carried out, the receiver/drier should not be replaced.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the condenser outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
3. Detach the receiver/drier outlet line clip.
4. Remove the receiver/drier outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).
5. Remove the 2 receiver/drier bolts.
6. Remove the receiver/drier.
