LINE, A/C Discharge: Removal: Removal

WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings in this part before performing this procedure. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Warning and Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

Fig 1: A/C Compressor Refrigerant Lines - Typical

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Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Standard Procedure .
Remove the upper radiator support. Refer to Body/Exterior/CROSSMEMBER, Radiator - Removal .
Remove the bolt (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C compressor (3).
Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Install plug in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor discharge port.

Fig 2: A/C Condenser Refrigerant Lines - Typical
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Remove the nut that secures the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C condenser (1).
Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Install plug in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the condenser port.