Installation

LHD MODEL

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.

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: 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.





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.





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 Nm (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.

8. Install the air cleaner housing.

9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.

10. Evacuate the refrigerant system.

11. Adjust the refrigerant oil level.

12. Charge the refrigerant system.