RAM 2500 Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2010)
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the air filter housing.
4. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C liquid line (2) and A/C suction line (3) to the A/C expansion valve (4).
5. Disconnect the A/C liquid and suction lines from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve
ports.
NOTE: Illustration shown with lower radiator hose removed for clarity.
7. Remove the turbocharger outlet tube.
8. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line (3) to the A/C compressor (2).
9. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings and compressor port.
A/C Suction Line - Installation
6.7L DIESEL ENGINE
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service
and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Capacity . 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, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added
to the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Capacity .
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.
