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Line-A/C Discharge: Removal

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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.
Fig 1: Removing/Installing A/C Lines at Condenser
GC0013999Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY ).
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
  3. Remove the air cleaner housing (refer to appropriate ENGINE SERVICE INFORMATION article.
  4. 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).
  5. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
  6. Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and condenser inlet port.
    Fig 2: Remove/Install A/C Compressor Lines
    GC0013988Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (5).
  8. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
  9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fitting and the compressor port.
  10. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.