A/C Discharge Line - Removal

REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the grille Grille - Removal.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
5. Disconnect the wire harness connector (8) from the A/C pressure transducer (7) and remove the transducer from the A/C discharge line (5), if required.
6. Remove the nut (6) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (4).
7. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and the retaining bracket (9) and remove and discard the dual plane seal.





8. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C compressor (4).
9. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
11. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.