RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.9L VIN Z (2002)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Liquid Hose/Line Replacement
REMOVAL
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Disconnect the liquid line refrigerant line couplers at the condenser outlet and the evaporator inlet. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened
refrigerant line fittings.
Fig. 6 A/C Liquid Line
4. Disengage any clips that secure the liquid line to the inner fender shield or cross brace..
5. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION.
1. Install the liquid line into any clips on the inner fender shield and the dash panel.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant line fittings on the liquid line, the condenser outlet, and the evaporator inlet. Connect the liquid line
to the condenser and the evaporator.
3. Connect the battery negative cable.
4. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
5. Charge the refrigerant system.
