Receiver Dryer and Desiccant (Remove and Replace)

Correction code 1820200218202002
  • 1145232-00-A Desiccant Filter Removal Tool

SPECIAL TOOLS

Desiccant Filter Removal Tool (1145232-00-A)
Parent topic: 1820 - Refrigerant System

Remove

  1. Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
  2. Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the cooling fan module.
  3. Remove the cap from the LH side of the condenser.
  4. Use an 11 mm socket to slightly depress the inner cap in the condenser for snap ring removal.
  5. Remove the snap ring from the condenser.
  6. Thread an M8 x 1.25mm bolt into the inner cap, and use the bolt to pull out the inner cap.
  7. Remove the desiccant bag from the condenser.
  8. Use the desiccant filter removal tool with a slide hammer to remove the desiccant filter screen.
1Perform the A/C refrigerant recovery. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
2Remove the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to the body, and then remove the bracket from the cooling fan module.
3Remove the cap from the LH side of the condenser.
4Use an 11 mm socket to slightly depress the inner cap in the condenser for snap ring removal.
5Remove the snap ring from the condenser.
6Thread an M8 x 1.25mm bolt into the inner cap, and use the bolt to pull out the inner cap.
7Remove the desiccant bag from the condenser.
8Use the desiccant filter removal tool with a slide hammer to remove the desiccant filter screen.

Install

  1. Use 3/8 inch extensions to press the new desiccant filter into the condenser. Lightly tap with a hammer to fully seat the filter.
  2. Insert a new desiccant bag into the condenser.
  3. Install the inner cap into the condenser, and press it in just below the groove for the snap ring.
  4. Remove the bolt from the inner cap.
  5. Install the snap ring into the condenser, and make sure the snap ring is fully seated into the groove.
  6. Install the cap.
    Torque 4 Nm
  7. Install the underhood reinforcement bracket onto the cooling fan module.
    Note: The cooling fan module tab must be inserted into the isolator so that the trailing tab touches the isolator rubber and the chamfered edge is clearly visible when looking from above.
    Note: The trailing edge of the cooling fan module mount must contact the lower tunnel of the isolator.
  8. Install the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to the body.
    Torque 16 Nm
  9. Loosen the bolts (x2) for the LH cooling fan module isolator.
  10. Push the isolator forward, and while doing so, tighten the bolts (x2).
    Torque 6 Nm
  11. Repeat step 9 and step 10 for the RH cooling fan module isolator.
  12. Perform the A/C refrigerant recharge. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).
1Use 3/8 inch extensions to press the new desiccant filter into the condenser. Lightly tap with a hammer to fully seat the filter.
2Insert a new desiccant bag into the condenser.
3Install the inner cap into the condenser, and press it in just below the groove for the snap ring.
4Remove the bolt from the inner cap.
5Install the snap ring into the condenser, and make sure the snap ring is fully seated into the groove.
6Install the cap.
Torque 4 Nm
7Install the underhood reinforcement bracket onto the cooling fan module.
Note: The cooling fan module tab must be inserted into the isolator so that the trailing tab touches the isolator rubber and the chamfered edge is clearly visible when looking from above.
Note: The trailing edge of the cooling fan module mount must contact the lower tunnel of the isolator.
8Install the bolts (x2) that attach the underhood reinforcement bracket to the body.
Torque 16 Nm
9Loosen the bolts (x2) for the LH cooling fan module isolator.
10Push the isolator forward, and while doing so, tighten the bolts (x2).
Torque 6 Nm
11Repeat step 9 and step 10 for the RH cooling fan module isolator.
12Perform the A/C refrigerant recharge. See A/C Refrigerant (Recovery and Recharge).