A/C Suction Line - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the resonator from the engine.
4. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line (5) to the A/C accumulator (6).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C accumulator and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
6. Remove the nut that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor.
7. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the suction line fittings and the accumulator and compressor ports.
9. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.