Installation

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 receiver/drier must be replaced if an internal failure of the A/C compressor has occurred. Failure to replace the 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 systemRefrigerant Oil Level.

NOTE: If only the 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 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: Illustration shown with A/C condenser removed from vehicle for clarity.

1. Remove the tape or plugs from the receiver/drier fittings and the condenser ports.
2. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the receiver/drier 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 receiver/drier (1) to the left end of the A/C condenser (2).
4. Install the bolt (3) that secures the A/C receiver/drier to the A/C condenser. Tighten the bolt to 22 Nm (16 ft. lbs.).
5. Install the air seal onto the left side of the cooling module assembly.
6. Install the grille Grille - Installation.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. Evacuate the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Evacuate.
9. If the A/C receiver/drier is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1.0 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 Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
10. Charge the refrigerant system Refrigerant System Charge.