Removal - 3.2L
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2017 Jeep Cherokee. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Remove the engine cover.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), REMOVAL
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- Remove the nut that secures the suction/discharge line to the Internal Heat Exchanger (IHX) (2).
- Remove and discard the washer seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and ports.
- Remove the bolt (1) that secures the IHX bracket to the engine.
- Remove the nuts (3) and disconnect the discharge line (1) and liquid line (2) from the IHX.
- Remove and discard the washer seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and ports.
- Remove the nuts (1) securing the coolant tube (2) and reposition the tube to gain clearance.
- Remove the bolt (1) securing the IHX manifold (2) to the bracket.
- Remove the Catalytic Converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, REMOVAL
.
- Remove the nut (1) securing the IHX bracket (2).
- Remove the bolt (1) securing the IHX manifold (2) to the A/C compressor (3) and detach the manifold from the compressor.
- Remove and discard the washer seals and install plugs in, or tape over the opened line fittings and ports.
- Remove the IHX from the engine compartment.