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


