Removal And Installation: 2.0L: 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
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- Remove the nut (2b) that secures the A/C suction line (2a) to the expansion valve. Remove and discard the O-ring seals .
- Install plugs in, or tape over all the open refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve ports.
- Remove the A/C suction line (1) retaining clamps (4a).
- Remove the nut (3b) that secures the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C suction jumper line. Remove and discard the O-ring seals .
- Install plugs in, or tape over all the open refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve ports.
- Remove the A/C suction line (1) from the engine compartment.
