A/C Discharge Line - Removal

4.0L ENGINE

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 air cleaner housing Air Cleaner Body - Removal
4. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C compressor (4).
5. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.





6. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
7. Remove the nut (4) that secures the A/C discharge line (5) to the A/C condenser (3).
8. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the A/C condenser to the right side of the radiator (1).
9. For clearance, position the A/C condenser toward the left side of the vehicle and then disconnect the A/C discharge line from the condenser.
10. Remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket from the discharge line fitting.
11. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment and install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.