Wrangler 2WD V6-3.8L (2008)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal
injury or death.
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 damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
NOTE: Illustration shown with A/C condenser removed from vehicle for clarity.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the grille See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Grille - Removal.
4. Remove the bolt (3) that secures the A/C receiver/drier (1) to the right side A/C condenser (2).
5. Disconnect the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened receiver/drier fittings and the condenser ports.
