Commander 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
Hose/Line HVAC: Removal and Replacement
Removal
3.7L/4.7L ENGINES
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: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Remove the grille.
4. Remove the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator.
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (4) to the A/C compressor (2).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
7. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (3).
8. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
10. Remove the A/C discharge line from the engine compartment.
Installation
3.7L/4.7L ENGINES
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. 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, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to
the refrigerant system.
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring
seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.
