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Line, A/C Discharge: 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.

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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. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

NOTE:

Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. 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 (1) into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened fitting on the A/C discharge line and the outlet port on the A/C compressor.
  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 specific refrigerant in the 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 compressor.
  5. Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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  6. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fitting and the inlet port on the A/C condenser.
  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 specific refrigerant in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  8. Install the A/C discharge line (2) onto the A/C condenser.
  9. 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 and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  10. Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  11. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
  12. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  13. Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  14. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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