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3.0L Engine

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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.

CAUTION:

The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.

NOTE:

The A/C compressor may be removed and repositioned without disconnecting the refrigerant lines or discharging the refrigerant system. Discharging is not necessary if servicing the A/C clutch, clutch coil or engine.

NOTE:

LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.

Fig 1: Suction Line, Discharge Line & Nuts
GC0146862Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
  2. Remove the engine cover.
  3. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  4. Disconnect the mass air flow sensor wire harness connector and remove the engine air cleaner housing.
  5. Remove the accessory drive belt. Refer to BELT, SERPENTINE, REMOVAL .
  6. Remove the nuts (1 and 3) that secure the A/C suction line (2) and A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor.
  7. Disconnect the refrigerant lines from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the seals.
  8. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor ports.
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor Removal/Installation
    GC0146793Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Raise and support the vehicle.
  10. Remove the front belly pan.
  11. Remove the bolts (2 and 5) that secure the A/C compressor (6) to the A/C compressor bracket (7).
  12. Lower the vehicle.
  13. Disconnect the engine wire harness from the A/C clutch electrical connector (1).
  14. Support the A/C compressor, remove the nut (4) and stud (3) that secures the A/C compressor to the bracket and remove the compressor.
    Fig 3: A/C Compressor Bracket & Bolts
    GC0146757Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  15. If required, remove the bolts (2) that secure the A/C compressor bracket (1) to the engine and remove the bracket.
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