A/C Liquid Line - Removal

LHD MODEL

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 systemRefrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the air cleaner housing .Air Cleaner - Removal
4. Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C pressure transducer (1) located on the A/C liquid line (5) near the A/C expansion valve (3) and if required, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C liquid lineA/C Pressure Transducer - Removal.
5. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion valve (3) and disconnect the lines from the valve.
6. Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and disengage the A/C liquid line from the two retaining clips (6) located on the right inner fender.





7. Remove the secondary retaining clip and using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the A/C liquid line (1) from the condenser tube (2) Refrigerant Line Coupler - Removal.
8. Remove the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment and remove and discard the O-ring seals and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and expansion valve ports.