Avenger V6-2.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
NOTE: The A/C suction line is serviced in two sections. The upper section of the A/C suction line is the refrigerant line that carries
refrigerant from the A/C evaporator to the A/C accumulator. The lower section of the A/C suction line carries refrigerant from the
A/C accumulator to the A/C compressor.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
Upper A/C Suction Line
NOTE: The upper portion of the A/C suction line is only serviced as an assembly with the A/C liquid line.
NOTE: Illustration shown with front fascia removed for clarity.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the A/C accumulator See: Accumulator HVAC/Service and Repair/Accumulator - Removal.
5. Reach up through the opening in the bottom of the front fascia located in the right front corner of the vehicle and remove the nut (3) that secures
the A/C liquid line (1) to the A/C condenser (2).
6. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and accumulator ports.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the top nut (2) that secures the heat shield (3) to the stud (1) located on the dash panel.
NOTE: Two slots are provided at the bottom of the heat shield to aid in heat shield removal. Complete removal of the two bottom heat shield
retaining nuts is not required.
10. Reach behind the engine and remove the two bottom nuts the that secure the heat shield to the studs located on the dash panel and remove the heat
