Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Liquid Line - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings before performing this procedure See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service
Precautions/Warning and See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow these instructions may
result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: The A/C liquid line is only serviced as an assembly with the upper A/C suction line.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
NOTE: Illustration shown with front fascia removed for clarity.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the A/C accumulator See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Accumulator HVAC/Service and Repair/Accumulator - Removal.
5. Reach up through the opening in the bottom of the front fascia located in the right front corner of the vehicle and remove the nut (3) that secures
the A/C liquid line (1) to the A/C condenser (2).
6. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and accumulator ports.
8. Lower the vehicle.
9. Remove the three nuts (1) that secure the heat shield (3) to the studs (2) located on the dash panel in the engine compartment and remove the heat
shield.