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Liquid Line: Installation

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NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could result in a refrigerant system leak.
  1. Position the liquid line into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and the condenser port.
  3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-rings 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.
  4. Connect the liquid line to the A/C condenser.
  5. Install the nut that secures the liquid line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 12 N.m (105 in. lbs.).
  6. Install the liquid line into the plastic retaining clips located on the inner fender.
  7. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and the evaporator port.
  8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only the specified O-rings 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.
  9. Connect the liquid line to the evaporator port.
  10. Install the nut that secures the liquid line to the A/C evaporator. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  11. Install the engine air cleaner housing (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - INSTALLATION)(Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/AIR CLEANER HOUSING - INSTALLATION) .
  12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  13. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE) .
  14. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE) .
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