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 (2) into the engine compartment.

2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fitting and the inlet port on the A/C condenser (5).

3. Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified seal 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 line onto the A/C condenser.

5. Reach through the headlamp opening in the upper radiator support and install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).





6. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened fitting on the A/C discharge line (4) and the outlet port on the A/C compressor (5).

7. Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified seal 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 onto the A/C compressor.

9. Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).

10. Install the air cleaner housing.

11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

12. Evacuate the refrigerant system.

13. Adjust the refrigerant oil level.

14. Charge the refrigerant system.