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. Remove the engine trim cover.
3. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
4. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C expansion valve (1).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seal.





6. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C compressor (3).
7. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
8. Remove the A/C suction line out from the bottom from the engine compartment.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over, the opened refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve and compressor ports.