Receiver Drier Cartridge: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2016 Ford Special Service Police Sedan and 2016 Ford Police Interceptor Sedan. 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 .
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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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