Liquid Line

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system Refrigerant Oil Level. 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.

CAUTION: The A/C liquid line must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C liquid line can 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 systemRefrigerant Oil Level.

NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.

NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.





1. Position the A/C liquid and suction line assembly (4) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator ports.
3. Lubricate the rubber O-rings on new dual-plane seals with clean refrigerant oil and install the seals onto the liquid and suction line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are made of special materials compatible to 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 and suction line assembly to the A/C evaporator (6).
5. Install the bolt (3) that secures the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to the A/C evaporator. Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. On RHD models, engage the retainers that secure the power brake booster vacuum supply hose to the dash panel.
7. Install the nut (1) that secures the refrigerant line bracket (2) to the right front strut tower (5). Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the windshield washer reservoir, power steering reservoir and the engine coolant reservoir Washer Reservoir - Installation.




9. Position the heat shield (3) onto the three studs (1) located on the dash panel in the engine compartment.
10. Install the three nuts (2) that secure the heat shield to the dash panel. Tighten the nuts to 1 Nm (10 in. lbs.).




NOTE: Illustration shown with front fascia removed for clarity.

11. Raise and support the vehicle.
12. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and the condenser port.
13. 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 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.
14. Reach up through the opening in the bottom of the front fascia and connect the A/C liquid line (1) to the A/C condenser (2) and install the retaining nut (3). Tighten the nut to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
15. Install the A/C accumulator Installation.
16. Lower the vehicle.
17. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

CAUTION: Do NOT run the engine with a vacuum pump in operation or with a vacuum present within the A/C system. Failure to follow this caution will result in serious A/C compressor damage.

18. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate
19. Adjust the refrigerant oil level Refrigerant Oil Level.
20. Charge the A/C system Refrigerant System Charge.