Front Liquid Line

REMOVAL
The rear refrigerant lines for the optional rear A/C system is serviced in four sections. The liquid line for the optional rear A/C system uses a spring-lock refrigerant line coupler which requires the use of a 3/8 inch quick-disconnect tool (part of Special Tool, A/C Line Disconnect Kit 7193).

WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
3. Disconnect the rear section of the front liquid line from the receiver-drier and the evaporator.
4. Disconnect the fitting to the intermediate liquid line using Special Tool, A/C Line Disconnect Kit 7193.
5. Remove the seals from the liquid line fittings and discard.
6. Install plug in, or tape over the open liquid line fittings, the receiver-drier outlet port and the expansion valve ports.
7. Remove the front liquid line from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION
1. Install the front liquid line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove plugs or tape from the liquid line fittings, the receiver-drier outlet port and the expansion valve ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install the seals onto the liquid line fittings.
4. Connect the quick-disconnect front liquid line fitting to the intermediate liquid line.
5. Connect the rear section of the front liquid line to the receiver-drier and the evaporator.
6. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
8. Charge the refrigerant system.