A/C Manifold - Refrigerant Leaks

NO: 24-13-97

GROUP: Heating & A/C

DATE: Oct. 3, 1997

SUBJECT:
A/C Refrigerant Leaks

MODELS:

1997 - 1998 (AN) Dakota
1997 - 1998 (TJ) Wrangler
1997 - 1998 (XJ) Cherokee

NOTE:
THIS BULLETIN APPLIES TO VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH 2.5L AND 4.0L ENGINES.

DISCUSSION:

Whenever refrigerant leaks are encountered at the A/C hose manifold on the compressor, make sure the attaching bolt is securely holding the manifold to the compressor body. Tolerance stack up can lead to a situation where the bolt bottoms in the thread bore prior to application of the proper clamp load. This can cause refrigerant leaks. The situation can be easily eliminate by installing a flat washer under the bolt head. A washer should be installed whenever leaks are encountered in this area.

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