RAM 1500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L VIN 2 (2006)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Line-A/C Suction
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the air filter housing.
4. Remove the nut (4) that secures the A/C suction line (5) to the A/C compressor (6).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring and dual plane seal.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fitting and the compressor port.
7. Remove the secondary retaining clip (7) from the spring-lock coupler (1) that secures the A/C suction line (6) to the A/C accumulator (5).
8. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C accumulator and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the accumulator outlet tube.
10. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
