5.7L Engine

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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 serious or fatal injury.

Fig 1: A/C Expansion Valve

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Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to Plumbing , Standard Procedure .
Remove the air filter housing cover and engine air inlet tube. Refer to BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 3.7L , BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 4.7L , BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 5.7L , or BODY, Air Cleaner , Removal , 6.7L .
Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C liquid line (2) and A/C suction line (3) to the A/C expansion valve (4).
Disconnect the A/C liquid and suction lines from the A/C expansion valve and separate the lines from each other.

Fig 2: Accessory Drive Belt
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Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C compressor (4).
Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor.

Fig 3: Refrigerant Lines
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NOTE:
Illustration shown with refrigerant lines removed for clarity.
Remove the two plastic retaining brackets (2 and 3) that secure the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C discharge line (5) and to the upper front of the engine.
Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.
Remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets from the A/C suction line and install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings and the expansion valve and compressor ports.