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Liquid Line: Installation

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WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNING AT THE BEGINNING OF THIS ARTICLE BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION. (Refer to WARNING  ).

Any kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumbing will reduce the capacity of the entire air conditioning system. Kinks and sharp bends reduce the flow of refrigerant in the system. A good rule for the flexible hose refrigerant lines is to keep the radius of all bends at least ten times the diameter of the hose. In addition, the flexible hose refrigerant lines should be routed so they are at least 80 millimeters (3 inches) from the exhaust manifold.

High pressures are produced in the refrigerant system when the air conditioning compressor is operating. Extreme care must be exercised to make sure that each of the refrigerant system connections is pressure-tight and leak free. It is a good practice to inspect all flexible hose refrigerant lines at least once a year to make sure they are in good condition and properly routed.

  1. Place the liquid line in the vehicle.
  2. Install the liquid line fitting to the receiver/drier. Tighten the fastener to 13.6 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
  3. Install the liquid line mounting clamp fastener located near the service port. Tighten the fastener to 6.8 N.m (5 ft. lbs.).
  4. Install the liquid line fastener at the condenser. Tighten the fastener to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  5. Connect the receiver/drier bracket fastener and the bracket to the strut panel.
  6. Install the short receiver/drier to evaporator line. Tighten the fastener to 13.6 N.m (10 ft. lbs.).
  7. Connect the a/c line to the expansion valve. Tighten the retaining bolt to 8 N.m (6 ft. lbs.).
  8. Install the engine air inlet tube and the air distribution duct on vehicles equipped with 3.2/3.5L.
  9. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE  ).
  10. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE  ).
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