Condenser/A/C Compressor Refrigerant Line, Removing And Installing: Removing

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If necessary, remove the components of the air filter. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING .

If necessary, remove the sections of the air duct. Refer to OVERVIEW - INTAKE MANIFOLD .

If necessary, remove parts of the charge air system air duct. Refer to CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .

-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .

-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .

CAUTION:

Danger or frostbite due to refrigerant coming out under pressure.

Frostbite on the skin and other parts of the body is possible.

Wear safety gloves.
Wear protective eyewear.
Extract refrigerant and open the refrigerant circuit immediately.
If more than 10 minutes elapse after extracting the refrigerant and the refrigerant circuit was not opened, extract the refrigerant again. Pressure can develop in the refrigerant circuit due to evaporation

-- Remove the bolt -5- of the upper refrigerant line -3-.

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-- Remove the refrigerant line -3- from the condenser -1-.

-- Remove the bolt -3- for the refrigerant line -2-.

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-- Remove the refrigerant line.