Aspen 4WD V8-5.7L Hybrid (2009)
CAUTION: On HEV models, a small quantity of refrigerant oil may be lost from the A/C compressor when the A/C suction line is
disconnected. Prior to removing the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor, it very important to place a small clean container
below the suction line fitting to capture any refrigerant oil that may leak from the compressor suction port. Always measure the
amount of refrigerant oil lost and replace with the same amount of fresh clean ND-11 POE refrigerant oil prior to recharging the
A/C system. Never use PAG oil in an HEV model or operate the A/C system with an incorrect amount of oil in the system. Failure
to follow this caution may result in serious damage to the HEV A/C system.
6. Disconnect the A/C suction 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 suction line fitting and the compressor port.
8. On HEV model, disengage the wire harness (1) from the suction line bracket (2) and remove the bolt that secures the bracket to the front of the
engine.
NOTE: 5.7L gas only engine shown. 5.7L HEV engine similar.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Remove the air cleaner housing and resonator See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner
Housing/Service and Repair/Air Cleaner Body - Removal.
11. Remove the nut (1) that secures the front section of the A/C suction line (4) to the rear section of the A/C suction line (2).
12. On 5.7L gas only model, remove the nut (5) that secures the front section of the A/C suction line to the bracket (3) located at the front of the
engine.
13. Remove the front section of the A/C suction line and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
14. Install plugs in, or tape over, the opened suction line fittings.
REAR SECTION