Service Procedure

1. Open the hood.





2. Remove the air filter housing from the vehicle to gain access to the high pressure discharge port (Figure 1).

3. Using a refrigerant recovery machine, remove the refrigerant from the A/C system.

NOTE:
Follow the A/C recovery machine manufacturer's refrigerant recovery instructions. Also, note how much oil was removed during evacuation.





4. Remove the nut that secures the A/C discharge hose to the condenser tapping block located on the condenser (Figure 2).

5. Disconnect the A/C discharge hose from the A/C condenser.





6. Remove the nut that secures the A/C discharge hose to the A/C compressor (Figure 3).

7. Disconnect the A/C discharge hose from the A/C compressor.

8. Remove and discard the A/C discharge hose from the engine compartment.

9. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the discharge hose fittings.

NOTE:
Use only refrigerant oil recommended for the A/C system (Mopar R-134a Compressor Oil PAG Type P/N 82300102).

10. Position the new A/C discharge hose into the engine compartment.

11. Connect the A/C discharge hose to the A/C compressor (Figure 3).

12. Install the nut that secures the A/C discharge hose to the A/C compressor.

Tighten the nut to 17 ft. lbs. (23 N.m).

13. Connect the A/C discharge hose to the condenser tapping block (Figure 2)

14. Install the nut that secures the A/C discharge hose to the A/C condenser.

Tighten the nut to 17 ft. lbs. (23 N.m).

15. Using a refrigerant recovery machine, evacuate the refrigerant system.

16. Using a refrigerant recovery machine, add oil to system if required and charge the refrigerant system.

NOTE:
Refer to the under hood A/C label to determine the proper amount of refrigerant for the A/C system.

17. Install the air filter housing onto the vehicle.