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Line-A/C Discharge: Installation

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NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could result in a refrigerant system leak.
Fig 1: A/C Condenser Refrigerant Lines - Typical
GC0022703Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position the A/C discharge line (3) into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fitting and the condenser port.
  3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge 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.
  4. Connect the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (1).
  5. Install the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (180 in. lbs.).
  6. Lower the vehicle.
    Fig 2: A/C Compressor Refrigerant Lines - Typical
    GC0022702Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  7. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fitting and the compressor port.
  8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge 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.
  9. Connect the A/C discharge line (1) to the A/C compressor (3).
  10. Install the bolt (2) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (108 in. lbs.).
  11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  12. Evacuate the refrigerant system, (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE) .
  13. Recharge the refrigerant system, (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE) .
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