Discharge Line

REMOVAL

WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure Warning and Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: It is not necessary to completely remove the front fascia for A/C discharge line service.





1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the splash shield from the right side frame rail Rear Wheelhouse Splash Shield - Removal.
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C compressor (3).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor port.
8. Lower the vehicle.




9. Remove the upper radiator closure panel and carefully pull the top of the fascia forward to gain access to the A/C discharge line (3) Removal.
10. Reach down through the opening between the radiator and the front fascia and disconnect the wire harness connector (1) from the A/C pressure transducer (2).
11. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the right side of the A/C condenser (4).
12. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
13. Install plugs in, or tape over the discharge line fitting and the condenser port.
14. If necessary, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C discharge line.