Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.The A/C receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

Illustration shown with A/C condenser removed from vehicle for clarity.Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY). Remove the grille (refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL).Remove the bolt (3) that secures the A/C receiver/drier (1) to the right side A/C condenser (2).Disconnect the A/C receiver/drier from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seals.Install plugs in, or tape over the opened receiver/drier fittings and the condenser ports.