Rear AC Cap - please double check me :) (1 Viewer)

[Schlexpedition]

Hi, I've read through most of the previous posts on this topics, and just want to clarify that I'm about to cut the correct AC lines to cap the rear AC (sprung a leak; don't need it anyway). TIA for the help.

Going with one of each of these:
- Dorman 800-996 3/4" O.D. Line Terminator Block Off Kit
- Dorman 800-994 5/16" O.D. Line Terminator Block Off Kit

And this tube cutter:
- RIDGID 32985 Model 104 Close Quarters Tubing Cutter, 3/16-inch to 15/16-inch Tube Cutter


And install similar to how Leandro did it here (Rear AC cap question - URGENT). This just involve cutting these tubes somewhere near this area (circled in red) and popping those terminators on?

Sorry for the rehash - just wanted to confirm before cutting the wrong AC lines and creating a bigger/$$ headache It's crazy how much the actual repair is; but even to cap it the shop wanted $250.


Then it looks like without the rear AC, the R134a capacity is around 24oz, so I should be able to do this myself with a simple recharge kit?

 

[Schlexpedition]

@Leandro does this look right to you? Appreciate any help

 

[Leandro]

@Leandro does this look right to you? Appreciate any help

I'll go and check today, can't remember right now if those are the right pipes.

Regarding the refill, take it to a shop.... they need to vacuum the circuit and test for leaks. And getting the exact amount of freon is a lottery.

 

[Schlexpedition]

I'll go and check today, can't remember right now if those are the right pipes.

Regarding the refill, take it to a shop.... they need to vacuum the circuit and test for leaks. And getting the exact amount of freon is a lottery.

Awesome, that would be great thanks!

 

[Leandro]

Awesome, that would be great thanks!

Those are the right tubes to cap. 5/16 and 3/4 O.D.

 

[Schlexpedition]

Those are the right tubes to cap. 5/16 and 3/4 O.D.

Thanks! And since there's a leak in the system anyway, should be no pressure in those tubes for when I cut into them ya?

 

[Leandro]

When I cut mine there was no pressure at all. You might get some stain on your fingers, that's all.
It's been over 3 years since I did mine, and had been working flawlessly since then. Didn't even had to re-charge the system.