Suction Line: Removal

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Recover the refrigerant from the system. See RECOVERY, EVACUATION & RECHARGING in GENERAL SERVICING PROCEDURES article in GENERAL SERVICING. Remove one M13 nut holding the suction line to the expansion valve. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 .
Remove the engine air inlet tube and air distribution duct for access to the compressor lines. Remove the bolt holding the line at the compressor using a 6 mm Allen wrench (3.2L & 3.5L), or M10 Hex (2.7L). See Fig 3 and Fig 4 . Remove the line by pulling the rear end of the line up out of the vehicle with the compressor end following through the tie-rod area.

Fig 1: Removing Refrigerant Lines (3.2L & 3.5L Engine)

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Fig 2: Removing Refrigerant Lines (2.7L Engine)

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Fig 3: Removing Suction Line (3.2L & 3.5L Engine)

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Fig 4: Removing Suction Lines (2.7L Engine)

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