Sprinter 2500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2003)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Liquid Line
Front Section
REMOVAL
The front air conditioner liquid line is serviced in two sections. The front section connects between the condenser and the receiver/drier and includes the
high side service port and the A/C pressure sensor on the fitting for the receiver/drier. The rear section connects between the receiver/drier and the
expansion valve.
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION 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 battery negative cable.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the front fascia.
5. Remove the nut that secures the liquid line fitting to the condenser outlet port on the left side of condenser.
6. Disconnect the A/C liquid line to the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
7. Install plug in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and the condenser outlet port.
8. Remove the routing clip retaining nut and disengage the routing clip retainer on top of the left frame rail from the front section of the liquid line.
9. Remove the A/C pressure sensor from the front liquid line fitting.
Receiver - Drier
10. Remove the bolt that secures the front section of the liquid line to the top of the receiver/drier.
11. Disconnect the front section of the liquid line from the receiver/drier and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
12. Install plug in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and the receiver/drier inlet port.
13. Remove the front section of the liquid line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
The front air conditioner liquid line is serviced in two sections. The front section connects between the condenser and the receiver/drier and includes the
high side service port and the A/C pressure transducer on the fitting for the receiver/drier. The rear section connects between the receiver/drier and the
expansion valve.
1. Position the front section of the liquid line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and the receiver/drier inlet port.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
