Dodge Journey: Removal
WARNING: Review safety precautions and warnings in this part before performing this procedure. Failure to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible serious or fatal injury.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
Fig. 232: Refrigerant Lines to Condenser Tapping Block
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C liquid line (4) to the tapping block (2) located on the right side of the A/C condenser.
4. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the tapping block and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
5. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fitting and condenser port.
Fig. 233: Lower to Upper Suction Line
6. Raise and support the vehicle.
7. Position the front portion of the right front wheelhouse splash shield out of the way to gain access to the A/C receiver/drier.
8. Remove the nut (2) that secures the lower A/C suction line (3) to the upper A/C suction line (1).
9. Disconnect the lower A/C suction line to the upper A/C suction line and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
Fig. 234: Receiver/Drier Removal/Installation 09
NOTE: Illustration shown with front fascia and headlamp removed for clarity.
10. Remove the bolt (3) that secures the rear section of the A/C suction line (1) to the right front frame rail (2) and position the suction line out of the way.
11. Remove the nut (6) that secures the rear section of the A/C liquid line (7) to the A/C receiver/drier (4).
12. Disconnect the rear section of the A/C liquid line from the A/C receiver/drier, remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket and position the liquid line out of the way.
13. Remove the bolt (5) that secure the A/C receiver/drier to the right front frame rail and remove the receiver/drier.
14. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the receiver/drier port.
Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 231: Receiver/Drier Description
The A/C receiver/drier (1) stores unused refrigerant, filters the
refrigerant, helps remove moisture from the
refrigerant and retains any refrig ...
Installation
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when
servicing the A/C
refrigerant system. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant
oil level will prevent the A/C system fro ...
See also:
Holding clutches
DESCRIPTION
Fig. 356: Identifying 2/4 & Low/Reverse Clutches & Planetary Geartrain
Components
- FRONT PLANET CARRIER/REAR ANNULUS
- 2/4 CLUTCH
- L/R CLUTCH
- REAR PLANET CARRIER ...
Task manager
Description
The PCM is responsible for efficiently coordinating the operation of all the
emissions-related components. The
PCM is also responsible for determining if the diagnostic systems are ope ...
MIRRORS
Inside Day/Night Mirror
A two-point pivot system allows for horizontal and
vertical mirror adjustment. Adjust the mirror to center on
the view through the rear window.
Headlight glare can be reduc ...