Front Section
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2008 Dodge Magnum, 2008 Dodge Charger, and 2008 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. See STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to REMOVAL for 2.7L. Refer to REMOVAL for 3.5L. Refer to REMOVAL for 5.7L. Refer to REMOVAL for 6.1L.
- Remove the nut (2) that secures the front section of the A/C suction line (3) to the A/C compressor (5).
- Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and compressor inlet port.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.
- Remove the nut (1) that secures the front section of the A/C suction line (2) to the rear section of the suction line (3).
- Disconnect the front section of the A/C suction line from the rear section of the suction line and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings.
- Remove the front section of the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.