RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
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 cover.
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 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 accumulator (5).
8. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C accumulator.
9. Remove the O-ring seals from the accumulator tube fitting and discard the seals.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the accumulator outlet tube.
11. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
