Line, A/C Discharge: Installation
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, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL .
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.
- Position the A/C discharge line (2) into the engine compartment.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
- Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the discharge line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings 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.
- Connect the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor.
- Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line and A/C suction line to the A/C compressor and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Connect the A/C discharge line (1) to the condenser.
- Install the bolt (2) that secures the A/C discharge to the A/C condenser and tighten to the proper specification. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the belly pan. Refer to BELLY PAN, INSTALLATION .
- Install the grille. Refer to GRILLE, INSTALLATION .
- Connect the negative battery cable.
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE .
- Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT OIL LEVEL .
- Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE .