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Receiver-Dryer Removal and Installation: Removal

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Suzuki Reno and 2005 Suzuki Forenza. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect the negative battery cable.
  2. Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to "DISCHARGING, ADDING OIL, EVACUATING, AND CHARGING PROCEDURES FOR A/C SYSTEM :".
  3. Remove the condenser. Refer to "CONDENSER REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION :".
  4. Remove the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe block bolt.
    Fig 1: Removing Bolt And Receiver-Dryer Band Clamp
    G04104135Courtesy of SUZUKI OF AMERICA CORP.
  5. Loosen the bolt that secures the receiver-dryer band clamp.
    CAUTION: Hold the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe to support it so that the pipe is not damaged while being removed from the receiver-dryer.
  6. Remove the receiver-dryer by sliding it up and out of the band clamp.
  7. Cap all open connections to prevent contamination.
  8. Drain the oil from the receiver-dryer into a graduated container. Record the amount of oil drained.
  9. Discard the used oil.
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