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. Failure to use the correct A/C discharge line may result in possible discharge line or compressor damage.

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






NOTE: Typical engine shown.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. On gasoline engine equipped models, raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C compressor (3).
5. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor port.





7. On gasoline engine equipped models, partially lower the vehicle.
8. On all models 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.
9. 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).
10. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the right side of the A/C condenser (4).
11. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
12. Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and the condenser port.
13. If necessary, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C discharge line.