A/C Liquid 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: LHD model with 5.7L engine shown. RHD model and other engines similar.

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 intake tube and the resonator (if equipped) .
4. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line (2) and the A/C liquid line (10) 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 nut (1) that secures the A/C liquid line (2) to the A/C receiver/drier (3).
7. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C receiver/drier and remove and discard the dual-plane seal.





8. Disengage the two liquid line retainer clips (4) from the right frame rail (3). If required remove the clips from the A/C liquid line.
9. Disconnect the A/C liquid line (1) from the A/C expansion valve (2) and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid and suction line fittings and the receiver/drier and expansion valve ports.
11. Remove the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.