3.6L/4.7L/5.7L Engines
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.
The A/C condenser must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C condenser can cause serious damage to the replacement A/C compressor.
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 .
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.
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 could result in a refrigerant system leak.
Illustration shown with radiator removed for clarity.
- Position the A/C condenser (3) to the front of the radiator (5) and engage the lower left condenser mounting bracket (2) to the radiator.
- Install the condenser mounting brackets (1, 6 and 10) and retaining bolts. Tighten the bolts to 2.2 N.m (20 in. lbs.).
- Remove the plugs or tape from the opened jumper line fittings and condenser ports.
- Lubricate new dual plane seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the jumper line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are 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 jumper lines to the A/C condenser and install the bolts (4 and 9). Tighten the bolts to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Install the bolt (8) that secures the condenser jumper line tapping block (7) to the radiator. Tighten the bolt securely.
- If equipped, connect the automatic transmission cooler lines (11) to the transmission cooler Refer to TUBES AND HOSES, TRANSMISSION OIL COOLER, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the grille. Refer to GRILLE, INSTALLATION .
- Install the radiator closure panel. Refer to PANEL, CLOSURE, RADIATOR, INSTALLATION .
- Reconnect the negative battery cable.
- If equipped, check and adjust the automatic transmission fluid level.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. 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 . Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .