6.7L Diesel 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.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the air filter housing.
- 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 remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve ports.
NOTE:
Illustration shown with lower radiator hose removed for clarity.
- Remove the turbocharger outlet tube.
- Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line (3) to the A/C compressor (2).
- Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings and compressor port.