Installation

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 from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system.

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.





1. Position the A/C discharge line into the engine compartment.

2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor port.

3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

4. Install the A/C discharge (3) line onto the A/C compressor (4).

5. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).





6. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fitting (1) and the condenser port (2).

7. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

8. Install the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser and the retainer (3) located on the condenser fan shroud.

9. Install the nut (7) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).

10. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (5) onto the A/C discharge line.

11. Connect the wire harness connector (6) to the A/C pressure transducer.

12. Connect the negative battery cable.

13. Evacuate the refrigerant system.

14. Adjust the refrigerant oil level.

15. Charge the refrigerant system.