Rendezvous AWD V6-3.5L VIN L (2006)
Receiver Dryer: Service and Repair
RECEIVER DEHYDRATOR REPLACEMENT
TOOLS REQUIRED
J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector
REMOVAL PROCEDURE
1. Recover the refrigerant from the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging.
2. Remove the condenser.
3. Remove the receiver dehydrator upper bracket bolt.
4. Remove the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
5. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
6. Remove and discard the sealing washers.
INSTALLATION PROCEDURE
1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator, add the specified amount of PAG oil directly to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System
Capacities.
2. Install new sealing washers to the receiver dehydrator.
3. Connect the receiver dehydrator to the condenser.
4. Install the receiver dehydrator lower mounting bolts.
Tighten the bolts to 6 N.m (53 lb in).
NOTE: Refer to Fastener Notice in Service Precautions.