Section 46 (HVAC System (Service Information)): Plumbing: Condenser-A/C: Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Dodge Magnum, 2006 Dodge Charger, and 2006 Chrysler 300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
NOTE:
If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- If required, install the power steering cooler brackets onto the A/C condenser.
- Carefully position the A/C condenser (5) onto the radiator (8).
- Install the four bolts (3) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 5 N.m (44 in. lbs.).
- Install the receiver/drier (6) onto the A/C condenser (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RECEIVER/DRIER-A/C - INSTALLATION) .
- Install the power steering fluid cooler (7) onto the A/C condenser (Refer to STEERING/PUMP/FLUID COOLER - INSTALLATION) .
- Connect the A/C discharge line (2) and the A/C liquid line (4) onto the A/C condenser (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C DISCHARGE - INSTALLATION) and (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LINE-A/C LIQUID - INSTALLATION) .
- If equipped with the 3.0L diesel engine, install the charge air cooler.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the automatic transmission cooler lines (1) and the cooler ports.
- Connect the automatic transmission cooler lines to the cooler ports at the top of the A/C condenser (Refer to COOLING/TRANSMISSION - STANDARD PROCEDURE - TRANSMISSION COOLER LINE QUICK CONNECT FITTING) .
- Install the front fascia (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
- Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).
- Check the automatic transmission fluid level. Refer to appropriate Transmission SERVICE INFORMATION article.