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Line-A/C Discharge: Removal

WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings in this group before performing this procedure (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS)  and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTIONS) . Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.
Fig 1: A/C Compressor Refrigerant Lines - Typical
GC0022702Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system, (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY) .
  3. Remove the bolt (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C compressor (3).
  4. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  5. Install plug in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor discharge port.
    Fig 2: A/C Condenser Refrigerant Lines - Typical
    GC0022703Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Raise and support the vehicle.
  7. Remove the nut that secures the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C condenser (1).
  8. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  9. Install plug in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the condenser inlet port.