Tools Required

J 39400-A Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
3. Remove the A/C tube coupling from the receiver dehydrator tube to evaporator tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .



4. Remove the A/C tube coupling from the receiver dehydrator tube to condenser tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
5. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator tube from the condenser.



6. Remove the receiver dehydrator mounting bolt (2).
7. Disconnect the receiver dehydrator from the evaporator tube.
8. Remove the receiver dehydrator.
9. Remove and discard the O-ring seals.

1. If replacing the receiver dehydrator, add refrigerant oil to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities for system capacity information.
2. Install the new O-ring seals onto the receiver dehydrator tubes. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
3. Connect the receiver dehydrator tube to the evaporator tube.
4. Install the A/C tube coupling over the connection between the evaporator tube and the receiver dehydrator tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.




5. Install the receiver dehydrator mounting bolt (2).

Tighten
Tighten the bolt to 10 N·m (88 lb in).




6. Connect the receiver dehydrator tube to the condenser.
7. Install the A/C tube coupling over the connection between the condenser tube and the receiver dehydrator tube. Refer to Air Conditioning Line/Tube Connector Removal/Replacement .
8. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls - 3.8L.
9. Evacuate and recharge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
10. Leak test the fittings of the component using J 39400-A .