A/C Suction Line - Removal

3.7L ENGINE

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 air intake tube and the resonator Air Cleaner - Removal.
4. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line (6) to the A/C compressor (2).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual-plane seal.
6. Remove the nut (7) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C expansion valve (8).
7. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve ports.
9. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.