Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Liquid Line
Front Section
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE: The front A/C liquid line is serviced in two sections. The front connects between the A/C condenser and the receiver/drier and includes the high
side service port. The rear connects between the receiver/drier and the A/C expansion valve and includes the fitting for the A/C pressure transducer. On
models equipped with the rear heating-A/C system, the rear of the front A/C liquid line also includes a hose and tube extension that connects the front
liquid line to the liquid line for the rear A/C system.
REMOVAL
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the right headlamp unit.
A/C Condenser - Typical
4. Remove the nut that secures the A/C liquid line to the right end of the A/C condenser.
5. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
6. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and the condenser outlet port.
7. Remove the air cleaner housing and the air inlet tube.