Replacement of AC Receiver Dryer Element on 3.5L Duratec

[georgiatoffee]

Is there an access hole to replace receiver dryer without having to take front bumper cover off and the like etc.....

 

[georgiatoffee]

Is there an access hole to replace receiver dryer without having to take front bumper cover off and the like etc.....

to answer my own question...yes there is it was just covered up by the black pad foam on the lower radiator. Cut this out using a scalpel and this revealed the receiver dryer plug.....hope this helps anyone in the future.