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suction line is removed and installed. 

The A/C suction line cannot be repaired and must be replaced if leaking or damaged. 

REMOVAL 

2.8L LHD ENGINE 

Fig. 182: Refrigerant Line System 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.  

2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY.  

3. Remove the air cleaner housing. Refer to REMOVAL .  

4. Remove the air inlet tube from the throttle body and position it out of the way.  

5. Remove the battery for clearance. Refer to REMOVAL .  

6. Remove the nut (5) that secures the A/C suction line (4) to the A/C compressor (3).  

7. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and 

gasket.  

8. Remove the two nuts (2) that secure the A/C suction line to the top of the engine. 

WARNING:

Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before 
performing the following operation. See WARNING, and CAUTION. Failure 
to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal 
injury or death.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 183: A/C Suction Line, Nut, A/C Expansion Valve & A/C Liquid Line 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

9. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion 

valve (3) and disconnect the lines from the valve.  

10. Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and remove the suction line from the engine 

compartment.  

11. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve 

ports.  

2.8L RHD ENGINE 

Fig. 184: Nut, A/C Suction Line & A/C Compressor

WARNING:

Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before 
performing the following operation. See WARNING, and CAUTION. Failure 
to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal 
injury or death.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning - Service Information - Nitro

  

Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.  

2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY.  

3. Remove the air inlet tube from the throttle body and position it out of the way.  

4. Remove the battery for clearance. Refer to REMOVAL .  

5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C compressor (3).  

6. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and 

gasket. 

Fig. 185: Nut, A/C Expansion Valve, A/C Suction Line & A/C Liquid Line 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

7. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line (3) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion 

valve (2) and disconnect the lines from the valve.  

8. Separate the A/C liquid line from the A/C suction line and remove the suction line from the engine 

compartment.  

9. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve 

ports.  

3.7L ENGINE 

WARNING:

Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before 
performing the following operation. See WARNING, and CAUTION. Failure 
to follow the warnings and cautions could result in possible personal 
injury or death.

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning - Service Information - Nitro

  

Fig. 186: Removing/Installing Nuts That Secure A/C Suction Line And A/C Discharge Line To A/C 
Compressor
 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.  

2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY.  

3. Remove the air cleaner housing (refer to REMOVAL for 3.7L - SERVICE INFORMATION or 

REMOVAL for 4.0L - SERVICE INFORMATION ).  

4. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) to the A/C compressor (4).  

5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and 

gasket. 

Fig. 187: A/C Suction Line, Nut, A/C Expansion Valve & A/C Liquid Line 
Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC 

6. Remove the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line (1) and the A/C liquid line (4) to the A/C expansion 

valve (3) and disconnect the lines from the valve. 

 

2007 Dodge Nitro R/T 

2007 HVAC Heating & Air Conditioning - Service Information - Nitro

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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