Liquid Line: Removal
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Dodge Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Intrepid, 2003 Chrysler Concorde, and 2003 Chrysler 300M. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
REVIEW THE WARNING AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS ARTICLE BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to WARNING
).
- Recover the refrigerant from the system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT RECOVERY ).
- Remove the engine air inlet tube and the air distribution duct on vehicles equipped with 3.2/3.5L.
- Remove the a/c line to the expansion valve fastener using a M10 Hex wrench. Remove the suction line block from the expansion valve, cap the line and swing it out of the way.CAUTION: Cap off all lines that are not being replaced. Cap/plug the expansion valve and condenser fittings.
- Disconnect the liquid line fastener at the receiver/drier (the short receiver/drier to evaporator line may be removed at this step).
- Disconnect receiver/drier bracket fastener and separate the bracket from the strut panel (there are two hidden plastic fasteners to pry out).
- Disconnect the liquid line fastener at the condenser (M10 Hex).NOTE: The radiator upper crossmember must be removed to access the liquid line fastener.
- Remove the liquid line mounting clamp fastener located near the service port Fig 1 .
- Disconnect the liquid line fastener at the receiver/drier. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle. Cap off all fittings to prevent moisture from entering the refrigerant system.