Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
Refrigerant Line From Condenser To A/C Compressor, Removing And Installing: Removing
Depending on the engine, parts of the air filter are to be removed. Refer to OVERVIEW - AIR FILTER HOUSING .
Depending on the engine, parts of the air routing are to be removed. Refer to [For engine(s) CHHB, DKFA, CNSB, CNSA, CNTA, CXBB, CXBA, CXCB, CXCA, CXDB, CXDA] Overview - Intake Manifold .
Depending on the engine, charge air system components are to be removed from the air routing. Refer to OVERVIEW - CHARGE AIR SYSTEM .
-- Remove the front bumper cover. Refer to BUMPER COVER, REMOVING AND INSTALLING .
-- Remove the noise insulation. Refer to OVERVIEW - NOISE INSULATION .
Vehicles with Refrigerant R134a
-- Drain the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Working with A/C Service Station .
Vehicles with Refrigerant R1234yf
-- Drain the refrigerant circuit. Refer to Working with A/C Service Station .
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-.
-- Remove the upper refrigerant line -3- from the condenser -1-.
-- Remove the bolt -3- for the refrigerant line -2-.
-- Remove the refrigerant line.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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