Liquid Line

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.

A/C Condenser - 2.4L Turbo Engine:

3. If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, remove the secondary retaining clip from the spring-lock coupler that secures the liquid line to the A/C condenser and disconnect the liquid line fitting, using the proper A/C line disconnect tool.
4. Remove the O-ring seals from the liquid line fitting and install plugs in, or tape over the fitting and the condenser port.

A/C Condenser - All Other Engines:

5. If equipped with the 2.0L, 2.4L NA or the 2.7L engine, raise and support the vehicle and remove the nut that secures the liquid line to the A/C condenser.
6. Remove the liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and condenser port.
8. Remove the bolt that secures the receiver/drier to the engine coolant reservoir.
9. Remove the bolt that secures the refrigerant line retainer bracket to the right shock tower.
10. Remove the liquid line from the refrigerant line retainer bracket.

A/C Expansion Valve - Tapping Plate:

11. Remove the nut that secures the refrigerant line tapping plate to the A/C expansion valve.
12. Disconnect the suction line and the liquid line from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
13. Install plugs in, or tape over the suction and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
14. Remove the liquid line and receiver/drier assembly from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the liquid line and receiver/drier assembly into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid and suction line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
4. Connect the liquid line and suction line fittings to the A/C expansion valve.
5. Install the nut that secures the refrigerant line tapping plate to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the liquid line into the refrigerant line retainer bracket.
7. Position the refrigerant line retainer bracket onto the right shock tower and install the bolt securely.
8. Position the receiver/drier mounting bracket to the engine coolant reservoir and install the bolt securely.
9. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and the condenser port.
10. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal(s) with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
11. If equipped with the 2.0L, 2.4L NA or the 2.7L engine, raise and support the vehicle and install the liquid line and the nut to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
12. If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, connect the liquid line fitting to the A/C condenser and install the secondary retaining clip onto the spring lock coupler.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
15. Charge the refrigerant system.