Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
A/C Liquid 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
could result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The rear A/C liquid line is only serviced as an assembly with the upper A/C suction line.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations.
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: Heating and Air Conditioning/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 (5) that secures the rear section of the A/C liquid line (1) to the A/C receiver/drier (4).
6. Disconnect the rear section of the A/C liquid line from the A/C receiver/drier and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Disconnect the lower portion of the A/C suction line from the A/C liquid and suction line assembly See: A/C Suction Line - Removal.
8. Remove the bolt (3) that secures the rear section of the A/C suction line (2) to the right front frame rail.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. If equipped with heat shield (3), remove the top nut (2) that secures the heat shield to the stud (1) located on the dash panel.
NOTE: Two slots are provided at the bottom of the heat shield to aid in heat shield removal, if equipped. Complete removal of the two bottom
