Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
CAUTION: DO NOT apply excessive force on underbody heater lines or rear heater tubes when disconnecting the connections. Excessive force
may damage or deform the tubes and or lines, causing an engine coolant leak.
NOTE: Replacement of the rubber heater hose ends will be required if the rubber hoses are cut for removal.
12. Release the spring type hose clamps (4) and disconnect the underbody heater lines (5) from the rear heater core tubes located behind the right rear
wheel housing.
13. Lower the underbody heater lines and drain any residual coolant from the lines into a suitable container.
14. Loosen the fitting nuts (1) that secure the underbody refrigerant lines (7) to the underbody refrigerant extension lines and sealing plate (2 and 6).
15. Disconnect the underbody refrigerant lines from underbody refrigerant extension lines and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
16. Remove the nut (3) that secures the underbody refrigerant extension lines and sealing plate to the rear A/C expansion valve.
17. Disconnect the extension lines and sealing plate from the rear A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
18. Disconnect the rear ABS wire harness lead and bracket (4) from the right side of the body (3) to gain clearance to partially lower the right side of
the rear cradle.
NOTE: It is not necessary to disconnect the brake line to remove it from the brackets.
19. Remove the two bolts (6) that secure the right rear brake line (1) to the two brackets (2 and 5) and remove the brake line from the brackets to gain
clearance to partially lower the right side of the rear cradle.
