Compass 2WD L4-2.4L (2008)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Line - Removal
Discharge Line
REMOVAL
WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure 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: It is not necessary to completely remove the front fascia for A/C discharge line service.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the splash shield from the right side frame rail See: Body and Frame/Fender/Rear Fender/Rear Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Rear
Wheelhouse Splash Shield - Removal.
5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C compressor (3).
6. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor port.
8. Lower the vehicle.
