3.7L/4.7L Engines
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2011 RAM Pickup and 2011 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to the applicable Warnings Plumbing , Warning and Cautions Plumbing , Caution for this system before performing the following operation. Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE:
The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the compressor clutch, clutch coil, engine, engine cylinder head or the generator.
NOTE:
4.7L engine shown in illustrations. 3.7L engine similar.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to Plumbing , Standard Procedure .
- Remove the resonator. Refer to BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 3.7L , BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 4.7L , BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 5.7L and BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 6.7L .
- Remove the accessory drive belt (3). Refer to BELT, Serpentine , Removal .
- Remove the nuts (5) that secure the A/C discharge line (2) and the A/C suction line (4) to the A/C compressor (1).
- Disconnect the A/C discharge and suction lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
- Disconnect the engine wire harness connector (1) from the A/C compressor (7).
- Loosen the bolt (3) that secures the support bracket (4) to the front of the engine.
- Remove the three bolts (2, 5 and 6) that secure the A/C compressor to the engine and remove the compressor