Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
NOTE: Illustration shown with front fascia and headlamp removed for clarity.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Position the front portion of the right front wheelhouse splash shield out of the way to gain access to the A/C receiver/drier See: Body and
Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Splash Shield - Removal.
5. Remove the nut (2) that secures the lower A/C suction line (3) to the upper A/C suction line (1).
6. Disconnect the lower A/C suction line to the upper A/C suction line and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
NOTE: 2.7L shown. Other engines similar.
7. Remove the nut (2) that secures the lower A/C suction line (1) to the A/C compressor (3).
8. Disconnect the lower A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove the lower line from the engine compartment.
9. Remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets and install plugs in, or tape over all the opened suction line fittings and the compressor port.
A/C Suction Line - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level
. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious
A/C compressor damage.
NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be
added to the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level .
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace
the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.