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 serious or fatal injury.

Fig 1: A/C Expansion Valve & Lines

Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

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, 5.7L .
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: A/C Compressor, Drive Belt & Suction/Discharge Lines
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
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 & Retaining Brackets
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC

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.