Line, A/C Discharge: Removal
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.
- 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.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Reach through the headlamp opening in the upper radiator support and remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C condenser.
- Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and condenser inlet port.NOTE:
3.6L A/C compressor and refrigerant lines shown in the illustration.
- Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fitting and the compressor port.
- Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.

