A/C Discharge 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.

NOTE: 5.7L model shown in illustrations. 3.6L model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Remove the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and resonator, as equipped.
3. Remove the engine trim cover, if equipped.
4. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
5. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
6. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C pressure transducer (3) and remove the transducer from the A/C discharge line (4), if required Front A/C Pressure Transducer - Removal.
7. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the A/C liquid line (5) to the upper radiator support.
8. Remove the nut (6) that secures the A/C discharge line and A/C liquid line to the A/C condenser (1).
9. Disconnect the A/C discharge line and A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser.
10. Separate the liquid line fitting from the discharge line fitting and remove and discard the seals.





11. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor.
12. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the seal.
13. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.
14. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.