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Front Section

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  1. Position the front section of the suction line into the engine compartment.
  2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the accumulator port.
  3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring 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 front section of the suction line to the accumulator.
  5. Install the bolt that secures the suction line to the accumulator. Tighten the bolt to 18 N.m (13 ft. lbs.).
  6. Install the right inner fender splash shield (Refer toFRONT WHEELHOUSE SPLASH SHIELD .
  7. Install the right front wheel (Refer to TIRES/WHEELS - INSTALLATION) .
  8. Install the bolts that secure the two suction line brackets to the front of the engine. Tighten the bolts securely.
  9. Lower the vehicle.
  10. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the compressor port.
  11. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring 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.
  12. Connect the suction line to the A/C compressor.
  13. Install the bolt that secures the suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt 25 N.m (18 ft. lbs.).
  14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  15. Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer toREFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE .
  16. Charge the refrigerant system (Refer toREFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE .
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