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5.7L Engine

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Fig 1: Refrigerant Lines-Compressor-R and I
GC0028354Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  1. Position the A/C suction line (3) into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened suction line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve ports.
  3. Lubricate a new O-ring and a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the A/C suction line. Use only the specified 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.
  4. Install the A/C suction line onto the A/C compressor (4).
  5. Install the nut (2) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 2: Suction/Discharge Lines-5.7L-R and I
    GC0028365Courtesy of DAIMLERCHRYSLER CORP.
  6. Install the A/C suction line (2) into the retaining bracket (9) and to the A/C expansion valve (1).
  7. Install the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the air intake tube and the resonator (Refer to ENGINE/AIR INTAKE SYSTEM/HOUSING-AIR CLEANER - INSTALLATION) .
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  10. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE  ).
  11. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE  ).
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