Suction Line
NOTE:
3.6L compressor and refrigerant lines shown in the illustration.
- Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), disconnect the IBS connector first before disconnecting the negative battery cable.
- Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, REMOVAL .
- Remove the nut (1) that secures the suction line (2) to the A/C compressor.
- Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and compressor inlet port.
- Remove the nut (3) that secures the suction line to the Internal Heat Exchanger (IHX) (1).
- Disconnect the suction line from the IHX and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
- Install plugs in, or tape over the opened line fittings.
- Remove the suction line from the engine compartment.

