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