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INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level . 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, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level .

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line seals is required anytime the A/C expansion valve is removed from the A/C evaporator. Failure to replace the rubber and metal seals may result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations.





1. Remove the tape or plugs from all the opened refrigerant line fittings and evaporator ports.
2. Lubricate new seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the evaporator tube and refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are 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.
3. Install the A/C expansion valve (2) onto the evaporator tubes.
4. Install the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve to the evaporator tube tapping block. Tighten the bolts to 11 Nm (97 in. lbs.).





5. Position the A/C liquid and suction line assembly (1) into the engine compartment.
6. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the expansion valve ports.
7. Lubricate new seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are 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. Connect the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to the A/C expansion (5).
9. Engage the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to stud (3) located on the left front strut tower.
10. Install the nut (6) that secures the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the bolt (4) that secures the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to the cowl panel bracket. Tighten the bolt securely.
12. Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to the stud located on the strut tower. Tighten the nut securely.
13. Install the cowl extension silencer Cowl Extension Silencer - Installation.
14. Install the windshield wiper module and arms Wiper Arm Linkage - Installation.





15. Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line (3) to the rear section of the A/C liquid line (1).
16. Install the nut (2) that secures the two sections of the A/C liquid line together. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).





17. Connect the front section of the A/C suction line (3) to the rear section of the A/C suction line (1).
18. Install the nut (2) that secures the two sections of the A/C suction line together. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
19. Install the evaporative emissions purge solenoid valve Evap Purge Solenoid - Installation.
20. Install the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and resonator, as equipped.
21. Install the engine trim cover, if equipped.
22. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
23. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
24. Adjust the refrigerant oil level Refrigerant Oil Level.
25. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.