6.7L Diesel 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 .
- 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.