Line-A/C Liquid: 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.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system, (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY) .
- Remove the nut that secures the A/C liquid line (2) to the A/C condenser (lower port) (1).
- Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condense and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and the condenser outlet port.
- Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C liquid line (outboard fitting) (4) to the accumulator tubes (1).
- Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the accumulator tubes and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and the accumulator tube port.
- Remove the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.