Grand Caravan FWD V6-3.3L VIN 3 Flex Fuel (2002)
REMOVAL
The front air conditioner suction line includes the low side service port on a section of tubing located near the compressor. On models equipped with
the optional rear air conditioner, the front air conditioner suction line also includes a suction line hose and tube extension that connects the front
suction line to the suction line for the rear air conditioner.
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
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 compressor.
6. Disconnect the suction line fitting from the compressor suction port.
7. Remove the seal from the suction line fitting and discard.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the compressor suction port.
Fig.6 Suction Line
9. Disengage the retainer that secures the suction line routing clip to the filter-drier mounting bracket on the side of the right front strut tower in the
engine compartment.
10. Remove the nut that secures the suction line and liquid line fittings to the expansion valve.
11. Disconnect the suction line and liquid line fittings from the expansion valve.
12. Remove the seals from the suction line and liquid line fittings and discard.
13. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
14. If the vehicle is equipped with the optional rear air conditioner, go to Step 15. If the vehicle does not have the optional rear air conditioner, go to
Step 21.
15. Raise and support the vehicle.
