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A/C Discharge Line: Installation

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  1. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer onto the A/C discharge line (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - INSTALLATION) .
  2. Position the A/C discharge line into the engine compartment.
  3. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened fitting on the A/C discharge line and the outlet port on the A/C compressor.
  4. Lubricate a new O-ring 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.
  5. Install the A/C discharge line onto the A/C compressor.
  6. Install the bolt that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  7. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fitting and the inlet port on the A/C condenser.
  8. Lubricate a new O-ring 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.
  9. Install the A/C discharge line onto the A/C condenser.
  10. Install the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  11. If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, install the bolt that secure the discharge line bracket to the radiator. Tighten the bolt securely.
  12. Connect the wire harness connector to the A/C pressure transducer.
  13. Install the front fascia (Refer to FRAME & BUMPERS/BUMPERS/FRONT FASCIA - INSTALLATION) .
  14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  15. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
  16. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).