REMOVAL

WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNING) and (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - CAUTION). Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.

NOTE: 3.8L engine shown. 2.8L engine similar.

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system (refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
3. Disconnect the engine wire harness connector (4) from the A/C pressure transducer (5) located on the A/C discharge line (2) near the A/C compressor (6).
4. If required, remove the A/C pressure transducer from the A/C discharge line and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
5. On 2.8L diesel engines, disconnect the air intake hose from the throttle body and position the hose out of the way.
6. Remove the nuts (3) that secure the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (1) and A/C compressor.
7. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seals and gaskets.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened discharge line fittings and condenser and compressor ports.