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Line-A/C Liquid: Installation

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Fig 1: A/C Liquid Line-Description
GC0028366Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position the A/C liquid line (1) into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened liquid and suction line fittings and the receiver/drier and expansion valve ports.
  3. Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the rear liquid 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 the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  4. Connect the A/C liquid line to the A/C expansion valve (2) and engage the two liquid line retainer clips (4) to the frame rail (3).
    Fig 2: A/C Liquid Line-Reciever/Drier-R and I
    GC0028367Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  5. Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the front liquid 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 the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  6. Connect the A/C liquid line (2) to the receiver/drier (3).
  7. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C liquid line to the receiver/drier. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 3: Suction/Discharge Lines-5.7L-R and I
    GC0028365Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  8. Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the rear suction 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 the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
    NOTE: 4.7L engine shown in illustration. Vehicles equipped with other engines are similar.
  9. Connect the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C expansion valve (1).
  10. Install the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line and the A/C liquid line (10) to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  11. Install the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/HOUSING-AIR CLEANER - INSTALLATION) .
  12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  13. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE  ).
  14. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE  ).
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