Montego AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
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. 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 TXV manifold bolt.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Remove the 2 TXV bolts.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
6. Remove the TXV.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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.