A/C Discharge Line

REMOVAL

WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Remove the right headlamp unit.

A/C Discharge Line To A/C Condenser Typical:

3. Remove the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the right end of the A/C condenser.
4. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the condenser inlet port.
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. On models equipped with the 2.5L and 2.8L diesel engines, remove the belly pan from underneath the engine compartment.

A/C Discharge Line To Compressor Typical:

8. Remove the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor.
9. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor discharge port.
11. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the A/C discharge line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor discharge port and the discharge line fitting.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge line fitting.
4. Install the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
6. On models with the 2.5L and 2.8L diesel engine, install the belly pan.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Remove the tape or plugs from the condenser inlet port and the discharge line fitting.
9. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge line fitting.
10. Install the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser.
11. Install the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the right headlamp unit.
13. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
14. Charge the refrigerant system.