Installation Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Saturn Vue. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Fig 1: Receiver Dehydrator, Protective Caps & Liquid Line

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Remove the protective caps from the condenser, the liquid line, and the receiver dehydrator.
Add the specified amount of PAG oil to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Refrigerant System Capacities .
Install new seal washers to the receiver dehydrator. Refer to Sealing Washer Replacement .
Install the receiver dehydrator to the vehicle.

Fig 2: Liquid Line, Nut & Receiver Dehydrator

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NOTE: Refer to FASTENER NOTICE in Cautions and Notices.

IMPORTANT: Use a large pair of pliers to hold the fitting. Be careful not to twist the line.

Install the receiver dehydrator nut to the liquid line.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).

Fig 3: Receiver Dehydrator, Nut & Condenser

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IMPORTANT: Use a large pair of pliers to hold the fitting. Be careful not to twist the line.

Install the receiver dehydrator nut to the condenser.
Tighten: Tighten the nut to 16 N.m (12 lb ft).
Position the receiver dehydrator in the vehicle.
Install the receiver dehydrator nut to the vehicle.
Tighten: Tighten the bolt to 10 N.m (89 lb in).
Install left head lamp. Refer to Headlamp Assembly or Headlamp Bulb and/or Cornering, Sidemarker, Park, Turn Signal Bulb Replacement in Lighting Systems.
Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
Test the affected A/C joints for leaks using J 39400-A . See Special Tools .