Refrigerant Filter: Service and Repair

REMOVAL

WARNING: THE REFRIGERATION SYSTEM MUST BE COMPLETELY EMPTY BEFORE PROCEEDING WITH THIS OPERATION.

1. Recover A/C system refrigerant.

Filter-Drier Assembly:

2. Remove liquid line at filter-drier.
3. Remove the bolts holding filter-drier bracket to radiator fan module bracket.
4. Remove the lower liquid line at condenser.
5. Remove the upper radiator crossmember.
6. Pull up on radiator and slide filter-drier from the mounting location.

INSTALLATION
1. Before installation, replace both refrigerant line O-rings. Then reverse the above procedures. Torque filter/drier mounting bolts to 45 in. lbs. ± 10.
2. Evacuate and recharge system.