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Removal And Installation

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2015 Lincoln MKS. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier desiccant bag is not required when repairing the A/C system, except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag. Damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag includes physical damage to the receiver/drier desiccant bag or moisture contamination. Moisture contamination results only from a complete loss of refrigerant and equalization of the refrigerant system pressure with atmospheric pressure for a period longer than one hour. If even a slight amount of positive refrigerant pressure is present in the system before repairs are carried out, the receiver/drier desiccant bag should not be replaced.

1.

With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting .

2.

Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System General Information and Diagnostics .

3.

Release the 4 underbody shield retainers and remove the underbody shield (if equipped).

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4.

Remove the lower radiator splash shield.

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5.

Visually inspect the access hole. If the inner bolster flash covers any portion of the receiver drier plug and/or is not aligned with the 40 mm (1.574 in) access hole proceed to step 6. If there are no clearance issues proceed to step 7.

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6.

Remove 3.0 mm (0.118 in) of material from the inner bolster flash.

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7.

Unscrew and remove the plastic receiver/drier cap.

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8.

Remove the receiver/drier plug snap ring.
- 1.
  
  Push the receiver/drier plug upwards.
- 2.
  
  Remove the receiver/drier plug snap ring.

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9.

Remove the receiver/drier plug.
- 1.
  
  Install an M5 bolt in the center of the receiver drier plug.
- 2.
  
  Remove the receiver/drier plug.

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10.

Grasp the receiver/drier cartridge grab handle and remove the receiver/drier cartridge.

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11.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.
- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure in Climate Control System General Information and Diagnostics .

12.

Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System General Information and Diagnostics .