5.7L Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2012 RAM Pickup and 2012 RAM Cab & Chassis. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Refer to the applicable Warnings and Cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Refer to PLUMBING, WARNING and PLUMBING, CAUTION . 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.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the accessory drive belt (5). Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
- Disengage the plastic refrigerant line bracket from the upper front of the engine. Refer to LINE, A/C DISCHARGE, REMOVAL .
- Raise and support the vehicle.
- Disconnect the engine wire harness connector from the A/C compressor (4).
- Remove the nuts (2) that secure the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the A/C suction and discharge 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 compressor ports.
- Remove the three bolt (1 and 2) that secure the A/C compressor (3) to the engine and remove the compressor.