Suction Line: Removal

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WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to - WARNING )

Recover the refrigerant from the system. (Refer to - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY )
Remove one M13 nut holding the suction line to the expansion valve (Fig 1) and (Fig 2).

Fig 1: A/C Refrigerant Lines And Expansion Valve (3.2/3.5 L)
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Fig 2: A/C Refrigerant Lines And Expansion Valve (2.7L)
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

CAUTION: Gap all lines that are not being replaced and cap the expansion valve tubes.
Remove the engine air inlet tube and air distribution duct for access to the compressor lines.
Remove the bolt holding the line at the compressor using a 6 mm Allen wrench (3.2/3.5L), or M10 Hex (2.7L) (Fig 3) and (Fig 4).

Fig 3: Suction Line (3.2L/3.5L)
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.

Fig 4: Suction Line (2.7L)
Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
Remove the line by pulling the rear end of the line up out of the vehicle with the compressor end following through the tie-rod area.