(7) Remove upper radiator core support. Refer to
Group 23, Body for Removal and Installation proce-
dures.
NOTE: If equipped with 3.2/3.5L engine, remove two
cooler lines to engine oil cooler and the hose
retainer.
(8) Remove upper hose to auxiliary transmission
cooler (Fig. 23).
(9) Remove the upper A/C discharge line fastener
at condenser.
(10) Remove the lower A/C liquid line fastener at
condenser. On the 300M, the lower fastener may be
more easily accessed by removing the passenger side
fog lamp. Refer to Section 8L Lamps, for procedures.
(11) Remove both auxiliary transmission cooler
lines.
(12) Cut auxiliary transmission cooler zip strips.
(13) Remove two bolts retaining condenser to radi-
ator.
(14) Separate condenser from radiator.
(15) Transfer auxiliary transmission cooler to new
condenser.
NOTE: The new condenser will include new zip ties
for the auxiliary transmission cooler attachment to
new condenser assembly.
CAUTION: Avoid bending or breaking condenser
inlet tube when lifting radiator/condenser assembly
from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
For installation, reverse the above procedures.
CONTROL HEAD
The Heater A/C Control Head is located in the
instrument panel center bezel. Refer to Group 8E,
Instrument Panel and System for Removal and
Installation procedures.
DISCHARGE LINE
REMOVAL
(1) Remove refrigerant from the A/C system using
a refrigerant recovery machine.
(2) Disconnect A/C pressure transducer wire har-
ness (Fig. 24) and (Fig. 25).
(3) Disconnect discharge line at compressor using
a M13 Hex wrench for 2.7L, 6 mm allen wrench for
3.2/3.5L.
CAUTION: Cap all lines that are not being replaced
and cap the expansion valve tubes.
(4) Disconnect line at A/C condenser using a M13
Hex wrench.
Fig. 23 A/C Condenser and Auxiliary Transmission
Oil Cooler
1 – TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER LINE MOUNTING BRACKET
2 – A/C CONDENSER TO RADIATOR MOUNTING SCREWS
Fig. 24 A/C Pressure Transducer and Discharge
Line 3.2L/3.5L
1 – SERVICE PORTS
2 – SUCTION LINE
3 – A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER AND CONNECTOR
4 – DISCHARGE LINE
5 – A/C COMPRESSOR CLUTCH ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
6 – A/C COMPRESSOR
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REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION (Continued)
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