Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: The A/C suction line connects between the A/C evaporator and the A/C compressor. On models equipped with the rear heating-A/C system, the A/C suction line also includes an extension tube that connects the suction line to the underbody lines.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.

2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

3. Disconnect the A/C suction line (3) from the A/C compressor and the front A/C expansion valve.

4. Remove the secondary retaining clip (2) from the refrigerant line coupler (6) on the suction line extension tube (5)

5. Disconnect the underbody suction line from the suction line extension tube using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent) and remove and discard the O-ring seal.

6. Install plugs in, or tape over the refrigerant line coupler and the underbody suction line.

7. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.