A/C Discharge Line - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.

CAUTION: If replacing the A/C discharge line, be sure to use the discharge line designed for the A/C compressor in the vehicle. If replacing the 6SEU16 compressor, be sure to use the latest level of A/C discharge line during replacement. Failure to use the correct A/C discharge line could result in possible discharge line and/or compressor damage.

NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove the front fascia for A/C discharge line service.






NOTE: 5SE12 A/C compressor shown. 6SEU16 compressor similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the splash shield from the right side frame rail Splash Shield - Removal.
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C compressor (3).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor port.
8. Lower the vehicle.





9. Remove the upper radiator closure panel and carefully pull the top of the fascia forward to gain access to the A/C discharge line (3) Upper Closure Panel - Removal.
10. Reach down through the opening between the radiator and the front fascia and disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the A/C pressure transducer (2).
11. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the right side of the A/C condenser (4).
12. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
13. Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and the condenser port.
14. If necessary, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C discharge line.