3.6L, 5.7L Engine
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2013 RAM 3500 HD and 2013 RAM 2500 HD. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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.
NOTE:
When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to 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 could result in a refrigerant system leak.
- If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer onto the A/C discharge line. Refer to TRANSDUCER, A/C PRESSURE, INSTALLATION .
- Remove the plugs or tape from the opened discharge line fittings and compressor and jumper line ports.
- Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-ring 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.
- Position the A/C discharge line (5) into the engine compartment.
- Install the retaining brackets that secure the A/C discharge line to the A/C suction line and to the upper front of the engine.
- Connect the wire harness connector to the A/C pressure transducer.
- Connect the A/C discharge line (3) to the A/C compressor (4).
- Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the A/C discharge line to the condenser jumper line tapping block (1) and install the nut (2). Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .