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Line-A/C Suction: Removal

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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. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system, (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY) .
  2. Remove the bolt (4) that secures the A/C suction line (5) to the top of the A/C compressor (3).
  3. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  4. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the compressor inlet port.
  5. If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, remove the nut that secures the suction line retaining bracket (6) to the thermostat housing stud bolt.
    Fig 2: A/C Refrigerant Lines - Typical
    GC0022705Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (inboard fitting) (3) to the accumulator tube tubes (1).
  7. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the accumulator tubes and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
  8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the accumulator tube port.
  9. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.
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