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Fig 1: Remove/Install A/C Liquid Line - Rear
GC0014002Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
NOTE: LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
  1. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (2) onto the A/C liquid line (10) (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/CONTROLS/A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER - INSTALLATION) .
  2. Position the rear section of the A/C liquid line (10) and the rear section of the A/C suction line (12) as an assembly into the engine compartment.
  3. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and the ports in the A/C expansion valve (1).
  4. Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the suction and liquid line fittings. 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. Connect the rear section of the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve.
  6. Install the nut (11) that secures the liquid and suction line tapping block (13) to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  7. Install the bolt (5) that secures the refrigerant line mounting bracket to the left front shock tower (4). Tighten the bolt to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
  8. Connect the wire harness (3) to the A/C pressure transducer.
  9. Remove the tape or plugs from the fittings that connect the front section of the A/C liquid line (8) to the rear section of the A/C liquid line.
  10. Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the liquid 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.
  11. Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the A/C liquid line.
  12. Install the nut (6) that secures the front section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the A/C liquid line. Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  13. Remove the tape or plugs from the fittings that connect the front section of the A/C suction line (9) to the rear section of the A/C suction line.
  14. 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 R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  15. Connect the front section of the A/C suction line to the rear section of the A/C suction line.
  16. Install the nut (7) that secures the front section of the A/C suction line to the rear section of the A/C suction line. Tighten the nut to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
  17. Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to appropriate ENGINE SERVICE INFORMATION articles.
  18. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  19. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
  20. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).