RAM 2500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Line-A/C Liquid
Front Section
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.
NOTE: The A/C liquid line is serviced in two sections.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. If equipped with the diesel engine, remove the passenger side battery.
4. If equipped with a gasoline engine, remove the air filter housing.
5. Remove the plastic cover from the condenser outlet stud.
6. Remove the nut (8) that secures the front section of the A/C liquid line (10) to the A/C condenser (7).
7. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the seal.
8. Disengage the A/C liquid line from the body retaining clips (1 and 9).
9. Remove the secondary retaining clip (2) from the spring-lock coupler that secures the front section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the
liquid line (4).
10. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool, disconnect the front section of the A/C liquid line from the rear section of the liquid line and remove
and discard the seal.
11. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened ends of the A/C liquid lines and the condenser outlet port.
12. Remove the front section of the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The A/C liquid line is serviced in two sections.
