Receiver Drier Cartridge: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Taurus. 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.
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With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Jacking and Lifting .
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Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System General Information and Diagnostics .
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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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Remove the receiver/drier plug snap ring.- 1.
Push the receiver/drier plug upwards.
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Remove the receiver/drier plug snap ring.
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Remove the receiver/drier plug.- 1.
Install an M5 bolt in the center of the receiver drier plug.
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Remove the receiver/drier plug.
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