Installation

INSTALLATION

CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system . 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 receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the A/C receiver/drier 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 .

NOTE: If only the rear A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only the refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.

NOTE: Replacement of the O-ring seals is required anytime the A/C receiver/drier is removed. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals may result in a refrigerant system leak.





1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and receiver/drier ports.
2. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-ring seals 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 rear A/C receiver/drier (3) to the rear condenser outlet line (1) and the rear A/C liquid line (7) and loosely install the retaining bolts.
4. Position the rear A/C receiver/drier to the rear A/C condenser (4) and install the two retaining screws (5). Tighten the screws securely.
5. Tighten the bolts that secure the rear A/C liquid line and the rear condenser outlet line to the rear A/C receive/drier to 6 Nm (53 in. lbs.).
6. If removed, install the rear A/C pressure transducer (2). Tighten the rear A/C pressure transducer to 10 Nm (88 in. lbs.).
7. Connect the wire harness connector (6) to the rear A/C pressure transducer.
8. Install the rear condenser cover to the top of the vehicle and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws to 2 Nm (17 in. lbs.).
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate the rear refrigerant system .
11. If the rear A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. 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 . Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
12. Charge the rear refrigerant system .