Crossfire SRT-6 V6-3.2L SC VIN N (2005)
WARNING
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REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
OPERATION.
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ANY KINKS OR SHARP BENDS IN THE REFRIGERANT PLUMBING WILL REDUCE THE CAPACITY OF THE ENTIRE AIR
CONDITIONING SYSTEM. KINKS AND SHARP BENDS REDUCE THE FLOW OF REFRIGERANT IN THE SYSTEM. A GOOD
RULE FOR THE FLEXIBLE HOSE REFRIGERANT LINES IS TO KEEP THE RADIUS OF ALL BENDS AT LEAST TEN TIMES
THE DIAMETER OF THE HOSE. IN ADDITION, THE FLEXIBLE HOSE REFRIGERANT LINES SHOULD BE ROUTED SO
THEY ARE AT LEAST 80 MILLIMETERS (3 INCHES) FROM THE EXHAUST MANIFOLD.
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HIGH PRESSURES ARE PRODUCED IN THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM WHEN THE AIR CONDITIONING COMPRESSOR IS
OPERATING. EXTREME CARE MUST BE EXERCISED TO MAKE SURE THAT EACH OF THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM
CONNECTIONS IS PRESSURE-TIGHT AND LEAK FREE. IT IS A GOOD PRACTICE TO INSPECT ALL FLEXIBLE HOSE
REFRIGERANT LINES AT LEAST ONCE A YEAR TO MAKE SURE THEY ARE IN GOOD CONDITION AND PROPERLY
ROUTED.
1. Install the suction line to the compressor. Tighten the mounting bolt to 23 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
2. Install the A/C compressor bolts (1).
3. Slide the suction line and the liquid line over the expansion valve stud. Tighten the nut (1) to 10 Nm (88 in. lbs.).
4. Connect the negative battery cable.
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
6. Charge the refrigerant system.
