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Liquid Line: Installation

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  1. Position the liquid line and receiver/drier assembly into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
  3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid and suction line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings 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.
  4. Connect the liquid line and suction line fittings to the A/C expansion valve.
  5. Install the nut that secures the refrigerant line tapping plate to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the liquid line into the refrigerant line retainer bracket.
  7. Position the refrigerant line retainer bracket onto the right shock tower and install the bolt securely.
  8. Position the receiver/drier mounting bracket to the engine coolant reservoir and install the bolt securely.
  9. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and the condenser port.
  10. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal(s) with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring 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.
  11. If equipped with the 2.0L, 2.4L NA or the 2.7L engine, raise and support the vehicle and install the liquid line and the nut to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  12. If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, connect the liquid line fitting to the A/C condenser and install the secondary retaining clip onto the spring-lock coupler (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/REFRIGERANT LINE COUPLER - INSTALLATION) .
  13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  14. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
  15. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).
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