Removal And Installation: 2.9L: Removal
WARNING:
Review the safety precautions and warnings in this article before performing this procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Remove the turbocharger air inlet tube connector. Refer to COOLER AND HOSES, CHARGE AIR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Remove the nut (1) that secures the lower A/C suction jumper line to the upper A/C suction line.
- Separate the lower A/C suction jumper line to the upper A/C suction line and install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Remove the rear A/C compressor to engine bolt (1) to aid the removal of the lower A/C suction jumper line.
- Remove the bolt (1) securing the support bracket of the pipe from compressor to expansion valve connector to the body.
- Remove the bolt (1a) that secures the A/C suction jumper line (1d) to the A/C compressor.
- Separate the A/C suction jumper line (1b) from the A/C compressor and install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings and evaporator core ports. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
- Remove the lower A/C suction jumper line from the engine compartment.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings, the condenser and compressor ports.
