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2.8L Engine

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 OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

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 could result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE:

The A/C suction line and the A/C liquid line are serviced together as an assembly.

Fig 1: A/C Lines To Expansion Valve
GC0131438Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  1. Position the A/C suction and liquid line assembly (4) into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor, condenser and expansion valve ports.
  3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-ring 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. Connect the A/C liquid line (3) and A/C suction line (5) to the A/C expansion valve (1) and install the retaining nut (2). Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (177 in. lbs.).
    Fig 2: A/C Suction & Liquid Line Assembly
    GC0153968Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  5. Install the intake manifold. .
  6. Engage the refrigerant line bracket (2) onto the stud on the cowl panel (4) and install the retaining nut (3). Tighten the nut securely.
    Fig 3: A/C Compressor, Suction Line & Nut
    GC0153969Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  7. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring 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.
  8. Connect the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C compressor (3) and install the retaining nut (1). Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
    Fig 4: Liquid Line To Condenser
    GC0131709Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
  9. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring 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.
  10. Connect the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser tapping block (3) and install the retaining nut (2). Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  11. Install the coolant recovery container. Refer to BOTTLE, COOLANT RECOVERY, INSTALLATION .
  12. Connect the charge air cooler outlet hose to the throttle body.
  13. Remove the engine trim cover.
  14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  15. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  16. Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  17. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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