Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN E Flex Fuel (2007)
34. Connect the A/C liquid front extension line to the underbody liquid line. Tighten the fitting to 23 Nm (17 ft.lbs.).
35. Lower the vehicle.
36. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
37. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
38. Charge the refrigerant system.
Removal
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.
NOTE: The front suction line includes the low side service port near the A/C compressor. On models equipped with the rear A/C system, the front
suction line also includes a suction line hose and tube extension that connects the front suction line to the suction line for the rear A/C system.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Remove the air cleaner top cover and snorkel from the air cleaner housing located on the right side of the engine compartment.
4. Disconnect the drain tube from the wiper module drain on the right side of the engine compartment.
5. Remove the nut that secures the suction line fitting to the top of the A/C compressor.
6. Disconnect the suction line fitting from the compressor suction port and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the compressor suction port.
8. Remove the retainer that secures the suction line routing clip to the receiver/drier mounting bracket on the side of the right front strut tower in the
engine compartment (Figure 1).
Figure 1 Suction Line - LHD Shown, RHD Typical
