Grand Cherokee 2WD V6-3.7L (2008)
Hose/Line HVAC: Description and Operation
Discharge Line
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: LHD model with 4.7L engine shown. RHD model and other engines similar.
The A/C discharge line (1) is the refrigerant line that carries refrigerant from the A/C compressor (2) to the A/C condenser (3). The A/C discharge line
on models equipped with the 5.7L engine include a fitting for the A/C pressure transducer See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Refrigerant Pressure
Sensor / Switch/Description and Operation/Description.
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.
The A/C discharge line has no serviceable parts except the O-ring seals and gaskets. The O-ring seals used on the connections are made from a special
type of rubber not affected by R-134a refrigerant. The O-ring seals and gaskets must be replaced whenever the A/C discharge line is removed.
The A/C discharge line cannot be repaired and must be replaced if found to be leaking or damaged.
