Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Line-A/C Liquid
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the A/C pressure transducer (8).
4. Remove the air filter housing.
5. Remove the nut (6) that secures the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser outlet port (7).
6. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Disengage the A/C liquid line from the body retaining clips (5).
8. Remove the secondary retaining clip (4) from the spring-lock coupler that secures the A/C liquid line to evaporator inlet tube (3).
9. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the A/C liquid line from the evaporator inlet tube and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened ends of the A/C liquid line and the condenser and evaporator ports.
11. Remove the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.
12. If required , remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C liquid line.
INSTALLATION
1. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (8) onto the A/C liquid line (1).
2. Position the A/C liquid line into the engine compartment.
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened ends of the A/C liquid line and the condenser and evaporator ports.
