Rear Section
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:
LHD model shown. RHD model similar.
- 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) .
- 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.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and the ports in the A/C expansion valve (1).
- 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.
- Connect the rear section of the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve.
- 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.).
- 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.).
- Connect the wire harness (3) to the A/C pressure transducer.
- 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.
- 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.
- Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the A/C liquid line.
- 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.).
- 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.
- 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.
- Connect the front section of the A/C suction line to the rear section of the A/C suction line.
- 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.).
- Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to appropriate ENGINE SERVICE INFORMATION articles.
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
- Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).