Suction Line
- Position the front section of the suction line into the engine compartment.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the fittings that connect the suction line to the Internal Heat Exchanger (IHX).
- Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the suction 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.
- Connect the suction line to the Internal IHX (1).
- Install the nut (3) that secures the suction line to the IHX and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the tape or plugs from the fitting on the suction line and the inlet port of the A/C compressor.
- Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the suction 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.NOTE:
3.6L compressor and refrigerant lines shown in the illustration.
- Connect the suction line (2) to the A/C compressor.
- Install the nut (1) that secures the suction line to the A/C compressor and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
