Five Hundred 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (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 system
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. 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).
4. 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).
5. Remove the 2 receiver/drier bracket bolts.
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To install, tighten to 9 Nm (80 lb-in).
6. Remove the receiver/drier.
7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
8. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.