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CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/OIL, Refrigerant - Standard Procedure . 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, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/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.
Fig 1: Liquid Line To Condenser - LHD Shown
GC0086403Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the condenser and expansion valve ports.
  2. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings 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.
  3. Connect the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser tube (2) and install the secondary retaining clip. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/COUPLER, Refrigerant Line - Installation .
    Fig 2: Liquid Line To Expansion Valve - LHD Shown
    GC0086412Courtesy of CHRYSLER LLC
  4. Install the A/C liquid line (5) into the two retaining clips (6) located on the right inner fender.
  5. Connect the A/C liquid line to the A/C suction line (4).
  6. Connect the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve (3) and install the retaining nut (2). Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
  7. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (1) onto A/C liquid line and connect the wire harness connector to the transducer. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Controls/TRANSDUCER, A/C Pressure - Installation .
  8. Install the air cleaner housing (refer to AIR INTAKE SYSTEM - INSTALLATION).
  9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
  10. Evacuate the refrigerant system. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Standard Procedure .
  11. Adjust the refrigerant oil level. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing/OIL, Refrigerant - Standard Procedure .
  12. Charge the refrigerant system. See Heating and Air Conditioning/Plumbing - Standard Procedure .
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