Line-A/C Discharge: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (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 ).
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Remove the air cleaner housing (refer to appropriate ENGINE SERVICE INFORMATION article.
- Reach through the headlamp opening in the upper radiator support and remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C condenser (5).
- Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and condenser inlet port.
- Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (5).
- Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fitting and the compressor port.
- Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.