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 A/C suction line. Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LINE, A/C SUCTION JUMPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
Remove the left front spoiler motor.
Remove the turbocharger inlet tube. Refer to COOLER AND HOSES, CHARGE AIR, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .

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Remove the nut (1a) that secures the A/C liquid line (1b) to the condenser. Remove and discard the O-ring seal.
Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fitting and condenser port.

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Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer wiring harness connector (1).
Remove the A/C liquid line retaining clamps (2a).

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Remove the A/C liquid line retaining clamps (1a) from the strut tower.
Disconnect the left front damper wiring harness connector (2).

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Remove the nut (1a) that secures the A/C liquid line (1b) to the expansion valve (1c).
Separate the A/C liquid line (1b) from the expansion valve (1c) 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 A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.

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If required, remove the nut (1a) and remove the mounting bracket and band (1b) from the A/C liquid line (1c).
NOTE:
The A/C pressure transducer (1d) is serviced with the A/C liquid line (1c).