Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL). Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.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.When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system(refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT OIL - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL).If only the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.

Illustration shown with A/C condenser removed from vehicle for clarity.Remove the tape or plugs from the receiver/drier fittings and the condenser ports.Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the receiver/drier fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.Connect the receiver/drier (1) to the right end of the A/C condenser (2).Install the bolt (3) that secures the receiver/drier to the A/C condenser. Tighten the bolt to 22 N·m (16 ft. lbs.).Install the grille (refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION).Reconnect the negative battery cable.Evacuate the refrigerant system (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE).Add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/OIL-A/C REFRIGERANT - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL).Charge the refrigerant system (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE).