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Removal And Installation

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REMOVAL 

WARNING:

Review the safety precautions and warnings in this service information before performing this procedure. Failure to follow these instructions may result in serious injury or death.

CAUTION:

Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C compressor damage.

  1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
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  3. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction jumper line (2) to the A/C suction line.
  4. Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings.

    Remove and discard the O-ring seal. 

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  5. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction jumper line to the A/C compressor.
  6. Install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings.

    Remove and discard the O-ring seal. 

  7. Separate the A/C suction jumper line (2) from the A/C compressor and install plugs in, or tape over the open refrigerant line fittings. Remove and discard the O-ring seal. 
  8. Remove the A/C suction jumper line (2) from the engine compartment.

INSTALLATION 

NOTE:

When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the REFRIGERANT OIL CAPACITIES  chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

NOTE:

Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets may result in a refrigerant system leak.

  1. Position the A/C suction jumper line in the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings.
    NOTE:

    Lubricate NEW  rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil, then install the O-ring seals and new gaskets to the discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-ring seals as they are made of a special material for the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

  3. Install the A/C suction jumper line to the A/C suction line and the A/C compressor. Install NEW O-ring seals. 
  4. Install the nut that secures the A/C suction jumper line to the A/C suction line and tighten the nut to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  5. Install the nut that secures the A/C suction jumper line to the A/C compressor and tighten to the proper torque specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  6. Connect the negative battery cable(s). Refer to BATTERY DISCONNECT AND CONNECT .
  7. Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  8. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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