Receiver-Dryer Removal and Installation: Removal
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- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Discharge and recover the refrigerant. Refer to Discharging, Adding Oil, Evacuating, and Charging Procedures for A/C System .
- Remove the condenser. Refer to Condenser Removal and Installation .
- Remove the receiver-dryer-to-condenser pipe block bolt.
- Loosen the bolt that secures the receiver-dryer band clamp.
- Remove the receiver-dryer by sliding it up and out of the band clamp.
- Cap all open connections to prevent contamination.
- Drain the oil from the receiver-dryer into a graduated container. Record the amount of oil drained.
- Discard the used oil.