REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

CAUTION: The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

NOTE: Illustration shown with A/C condenser removed from vehicle for clarity.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
3. Remove the grille (refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL).
4. Remove the bolt (3) that secures the A/C receiver/drier (1) to the right side A/C condenser (2).
5. Disconnect the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened receiver/drier fittings and the condenser ports.