A/C Liquid 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. Disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the A/C pressure transducer (8).
4. Remove the air filter housing.
5. Remove the nut (6) that secures the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser outlet port (7).
6. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Disengage the A/C liquid line from the body retaining clips (5).
8. Remove the secondary retaining clip (4) from the spring-lock coupler that secures the A/C liquid line to evaporator inlet tube (3).
9. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the A/C liquid line from the evaporator inlet tube and remove and discard the O-ring seals Refrigerant Line Coupler - Removal.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid line fittings and the condenser and evaporator ports.
11. Remove the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.
12. If required , remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C liquid line A/C Pressure Transducer - Removal.