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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.

  1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. 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.
  3. Remove the engine cover. Refer to COVER, ENGINE, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  4. Remove the front spoiler actuator.
  5. Remove the turbocharger air inlet tube connector. Refer to COOLER AND HOSES, CHARGE AIR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
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  6. Remove the nut (1a) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C discharge line jumper (1b).
  7. Disconnect the A/C discharge line (1c) from the A/C discharge line jumper. Remove and discard the O-ring seal. 
  8. Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings, the condenser and compressor ports.
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  9. Remove the nut (1a) for the A/C discharge line (1d) to the A/C compressor (1b).
  10. Disconnect the A/C discharge line (1d) from the A/C compressor.Remove and discard the O-ring seals. 
  11. Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings, the condenser and compressor ports.
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  12. Remove the retaining band (1b) on the left strut tower and remove the A/C discharge line (1a) from the vehicle.