RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
8. Remove the secondary retaining clip (2) from the spring-lock coupler that secures the front section of the A/C liquid line (1) to the rear section of
the liquid line (3).
9. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the front section of the A/C liquid line from the rear
section of the liquid line and remove and discard the O-ring seals See: Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair/Removal .
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened ends of the A/C liquid lines and the condenser port.
11. Remove the front section of the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.
REAR SECTION
12. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
13. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery .
14. Remove the passenger side battery See: Starting and Charging/Battery/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Battery - Removal .
15. Disengage the rear section of the A/C liquid line (2) from the body retaining clip (5).
16. Remove the secondary retaining clip (1) from the spring-lock coupler that secures the front section of the A/C liquid line (6) to the rear section of
the A/C liquid line.
17. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the front section of the A/C liquid line from the rear
section of the liquid line and remove and discard the O-ring seals See: Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair/Removal .
18. Remove the secondary retaining clip (3) from the spring-lock coupler that secures the rear section of the A/C liquid line to the evaporator tube (4).
19. Using the proper A/C line disconnect tool (Special Tool Kit 7193 or equivalent), disconnect the A/C liquid line from the evaporator tube and
remove and discard the O-ring seals See: Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair/Removal .
20. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened ends of the A/C liquid lines and the evaporator tube,
21. Remove the rear section of the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.
Suction Line
5.9L/6.7L DIESEL ENGINES
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Service Precautions/Caution. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal
injury or death.
NOTE: The A/C suction line for the 5.9L and the 6.7L diesel engine is serviced as an assembly with the A/C discharge line.
