Suction Line

5.7L ENGINE

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation Warning and Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery .
3. Remove the air filter housing.
4. Remove the nut (4) that secures the A/C suction line (5) to the A/C compressor (6).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring and gasket.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the compressor port.




7. Remove the secondary retaining clip (7) from the spring-lock coupler (1) that secures the A/C suction line (6) to the A/C accumulator (5).
8. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C accumulator and remove and discard the O-ring seals Removal .
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the accumulator tube.
10. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.