3.6L, 5.7L Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2014 RAM 1500. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (3) to the condenser jumper line tapping block (1).
- Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the condenser jumper line tapping block.
- Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
- Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the wire harness connector from the A/C pressure transducer.
- Remove the plastic retaining brackets that secure the A/C discharge line to the A/C suction line and to the upper front of the engine.
- Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.
- Remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets from the A/C discharge line and install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and the jumper line and compressor ports.
- If necessary, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C discharge line. Refer to TRANSDUCER, A/C PRESSURE, REMOVAL .