6.7L Diesel Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
Review the warnings and cautions for this system before performing the procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.
NOTE:
A/C condenser for manual transmission model shown. Shown with front fascia removed for clarity. Automatic transmission model similar.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the front bumper. Refer to BUMPER, FRONT, REMOVAL
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- If necessary, detach the hood cable from hood latch and retainers clips (2).
- If necessary, remove push pins (3) and air deflector (1).
- If equipped, disconnect the automatic transmission cooler lines from the transmission fluid cooler fittings located at each end of the A/C condenser (1). Refer to TUBES AND HOSES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER, STANDARD PROCEDURE
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- Remove the bolts (6 and 8) that secure the A/C liquid line (5) and the A/C discharge line (9) from the A/C condenser.
- Disconnect the A/C liquid and discharge lines from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and condenser ports.
- Remove the four bolts (2, 7 and 10) that secure the A/C condenser to the charge air cooler.
- Remove the A/C condenser from the engine compartment.
- If required, remove the four bolts (4) that secure the four retaining brackets (3) to the A/C condenser and remove the brackets. Replace the rubber isolators if necessary.