Removal And Installation: 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 front fascia reinforcement. Refer to REINFORCEMENT, BUMPER, FRONT, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION
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- Release the retaining clamp (1a) for the A/C discharge jumper line (1b).
- Remove the nut (3a) that secures the A/C discharge jumper line (1b) to the A/C condenser.
- Remove the nut (2a) that secures the A/C discharge jumper line (1b) to the A/C discharge line (2b).
- Remove the A/C discharge jumper line (1b) from the engine compartment.Remove and discard the O-ring seals.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings, the condenser and compressor ports.
