A/C Discharge Line - Removal

3.7L/4.7L ENGINES

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: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator .
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (2).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual-plane seal.
7. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (3).
8. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual-plane seal.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
10. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.