A/C Liquid Hose/Line Replacement

REMOVAL
1. Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using a refrigerant recovery machine.
2. Remove A/C plumbing to expansion valve fastener using a M13 Hex wrench. Remove suction line block from expansion valve, cap and swing out of the way.

CAUTION: Cap off all lines that are not being replaced. Cap/plug the expansion valve and condenser fittings.

3. Disconnect liquid line fastener at filter-drier (short filter-drier to evaporator line may be removed at this step).
4. Disconnect filter/drier bracket fastener and separate bracket from strut panel (there are two hidden plastic fasteners to pry out).
5. Disconnect liquid line fastener at condenser (M13 Hex).

NOTE: Radiator upper crossmember must be removed to access the liquid line fastener.

Liquid Lines:

7. Remove liquid line mounting clamp fastener located near service port.
8. Disconnect liquid line fastener at filter-drier. Remove liquid line from vehicle. Cap off all fittings if reusing to prevent moisture from entering system.

INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures. Torque liquid line fasteners as follows: TXV and condenser: 20.3 N.m (15 ft. lbs.). Filter-drier line fasteners 13.6 N.m (10 ft. lbs.). Plastic bracket and screws: 6.8 N.m (5 ft. lbs.).