Grand Caravan V6-3.8L (2009)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Discharge Line - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service Precautions/Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and
cautions may result in serious or fatal injury.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the condenser tapping block (2) located in the right front corner of the engine
compartment.
4. Disconnect the A/C discharge from the A/C condenser.
NOTE: 4.0L engine shown. Other engines similar.
5. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C compressor (3).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor.
7. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and compressor and ports.
