Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L (2009)
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. Partially drain the engine cooling system See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair.
4. 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.
5. Remove the bolt (1) that secures the A/C liquid and suction line assembly (2) to the A/C evaporator (3).
6. Disconnect the A/C liquid and suction line assembly from the A/C evaporator and remove and discard the dual-plane seals.
7. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator ports.
8. Disconnect the heater hoses (4) from the heater core tubes. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened heater core tubes to prevent coolant spillage
during housing removal.
