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Removal And Installation: 2.0L: 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.

NOTE:

When replacing multiple A/C system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .

NOTE:

Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could result in a refrigerant system leak.

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  1. Position the A/C liquid line (1) into the vehicle.
  2. Position the engine coolant recovery bottle (2) into position and securely tighten the bolts (3).
  3. Raise and support the vehicle. Refer to HOISTING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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  4. Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve ports.
    NOTE:

    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 system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the vehicle.

  5. Position the A/C liquid line (2a) onto the A/C condenser. Install a NEW O-ring seal 
  6. Install the nut (2b) that secures the A/C liquid line (2a) to the A/C condenser and tighten the nut to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  7. Engaged the A/C liquid line retaining band (1b).
  8. Remove the support and lower the vehicle.
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  9. Install the A/C liquid line retaining clamps (1a) to the strut tower.
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  10. Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve ports.
    NOTE:

    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 system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the vehicle.

  11. Connect the A/C liquid line to the expansion valve and install the nut (1b) that secures the A/C liquid line (1a) to the A/C condenser and tighten the nut to the proper specification. Refer to TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS .
  12. Install the A/C suction line. Refer to LINE, A/C SUCTION, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION LINE, A/C SUCTION JUMPER, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  13. Install the left front headlamp unit. Refer to UNIT, FRONT LAMP, REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
  15. Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  16. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
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