Liquid Line Replacement LHD, LA3, LY9

Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner from the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls 2.6L and 3.2L.



3. Disconnect the A/C high pressure switch electrical connector (1) from the switch (2).



4. Remove the retaining clip screw  (1) from the A/C line.

Important: The body of the tool (1) should be parallel to the A/C line.




5. Using the J 45689 disconnect the quick joint (2) by pressing the probe end into the two small openings on the quick joint.



6. Remove the liquid line from the strut tower retaining clip (1).
7. Using the J 45689 disconnect the liquid line at the evaporator fitting .
8. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.

1. Coat new O-rings with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the liquid line in to the vehicle.



3. Secure the liquid line into the bracket (1) on the strut tower.



4. Connect the liquid line to the evaporator.
5. Install the A/C quick connect clamp (1) on the line.

Important: Squeeze the clamp together until you here it engage.

6. Engage the clamp.
7. Gently tug on the liquid line to ensure that the clamp is engaged.



8. Connect the liquid line at the condenser.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

9. Install the retaining clip screw  (1) to the A/C line.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

10. Install the A/C quick connect clamp on the line.
11. Gently tug on the liquid line to ensure that the clamp (2) is engaged.



12. Connect the high pressure switch electrical connector (1) to the switch (2).
13. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls 2.6L and 3.2L.
14. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
15. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A .

Liquid Line Replacement RHD, LA3, LY9

Tools Required

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
3. Remove the air cleaner from the vehicle. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls 2.6L and 3.2L.



4. Disconnect the A/C high pressure switch electrical connector (1) from the switch (2).



5. Using the J 45689 disengage the clamp (2) at the fan assembly.
6. Remove the retaining clip screw (1) from the A/C line.




Important: The body of the tool (1) should be parallel to the A/C line.

7. Using J 45689 , disconnect the quick joint (2) by pressing the probe end into the two small openings on the quick joint.



8. Remove the liquid line from the strut tower retaining clip (1).
9. Using J 45689 disconnect the liquid line at the evaporator fitting.
10. Remove the liquid line from the vehicle.

1. Coat new O-rings with refrigerant oil. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .
2. Install the liquid line in to the vehicle.



3. Secure the liquid line into the bracket (1) on the strut tower.



4. Connect the liquid line to the evaporator.
5. Install the A/C quick connect clamp (1) on the line.

Important: Squeeze the clamp together until you here it engage.

6. Engage the clamp.
7. Gently tug on the liquid line to ensure that the clamp is engaged.



8. Connect the liquid line at the condenser.

Notice: Refer to Fastener Notice in the Preface section.

9. Install the retaining clip screw  (1) to the A/C line.

Tighten
Tighten the screw to 9.8 N·m (87 lb in).

10. Install the A/C quick connect clamp on the line.
11. Gently tug on the liquid line to ensure that the clamp (2) is engaged.



12. Connect the high pressure switch electrical connector (1) to the switch (2).
13. Install the air cleaner assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Assembly Replacement in Engine Controls 2.6L and 3.2L.
14. Install the battery. Refer to Battery Replacement in Engine Electrical.
15. Evacuate and recharge the refrigerant system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
16. Leak test the fittings of the repaired or reinstalled component using the J 39400-A .