5.7L Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. 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. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions may result in serious or fatal injury. Refer to WARNING and CAUTION .
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.