Installation - 3.2L
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- Remove the tape or plugs from the Internal Heat Exchanger line fittings and ports.
- Lubricate a new washer seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and new seals on the suction/discharge manifold. Use only the specified washer seals as it is made of a special material for the refrigerant in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the vehicle.
- Position the IHX in the engine compartment.
- Install the IHX manifold (1) to the A/C compressor (3), then install and tighten the bolt (1) to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Position the IHX bracket (2) on the stud and securely tighten the nut (1).
- Install the catalytic converter. Refer to CONVERTER, CATALYTIC, INSTALLATION
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- Install the bolt (1) securing the IHX manifold (2) to the bracket.
- Position the coolant tube (2) on the studs, then install and securely tighten the nuts (1).
- Remove the tape or plugs from the line fittings and ports.
- Lubricate a new washer seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and new seal on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified washer seal as it is made of a special material for the refrigerant in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the vehicle.
- Install the discharge line (1) and liquid line (2) to the IHX, then install and tighten the nuts (3) to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Remove the tape or plugs from the upper suction line fitting.
- Lubricate a new washer seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and new seal on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified washer seal as it is made of a special material for the refrigerant in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
- Install the bolt (1) securing the IHX manifold (2) bracket to the engine and securely tighten.
- Attach the suction/discharge line to the IHX manifold (2), then install and tighten the nut to the proper torque. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
- Install the Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Refer to MODULE, POWERTRAIN CONTROL (PCM), INSTALLATION .
- Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Charge the A/C system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
- Install the engine cover.