Grand Cherokee 4WD V8-5.7L (2008)
8. Disengage the two liquid line retainer clips (4) from the right frame rail (3). If required remove the clips from the A/C liquid line.
9. Disconnect the A/C liquid line (1) from the A/C expansion valve (2) and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid and suction line fittings and the receiver/drier and expansion valve ports.
11. Remove the A/C liquid line from the engine compartment.
Suction Line
5.7L/6.1L 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: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Remove the air intake tube and the resonator See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance Checks/Air Cleaner
Housing/Service and Repair.
4. Remove the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C expansion valve (1).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C expansion valve and the retaining bracket (9) and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
