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A/C Discharge Line Installation

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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  to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  .

NOTE:

The Fiat 500e A/C system uses a

UNIQUE POE OIL 

in high-voltage compression because it is non-conductive.

NOTE:

Replacement of the refrigerant line seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the seals may result in a refrigerant system leak.

  1. Position the A/C discharge line into the engine compartment.
    Fig 1: A/C Discharge Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0157861Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  2. Install the RH upper A/C discharge line bracket bolt (1).
    Fig 2: A/C Discharge Line Bracket Bolt
    GC0157692Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  3. Install the LH lower A/C discharge line bracket bolt (1).
    Fig 3: Electric A/C Compressor (EAC) Discharge Fitting Nut
    GC0157715Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  4. Remove the tape or plug from the opened discharge line fitting and the compressor port.
  5. Lubricate a new seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the discharge line fitting. Use only the specified seal as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for this vehicle.
  6. Engage the A/C discharge line to the Electric A/C compressor (EAC).
  7. Install the retaining nut (1) and securely tighten.
  8. Install the cooling module (Refer to Cooling Module - INSTALLATION ).
  9. Connect the negative battery cable and power up the high-voltage system. Refer to ELECTRIC VEHICLE CONTROL SYSTEM, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  10. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  .
  11. Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  .
  12. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE  .
  13. Install the electric motor trim cover.
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