Pacifica V6-3.8L (2008)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Line - Installation
Discharge Line
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service
and Repair/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.
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 systemSee: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level
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: A/C compressor for 4.0L engine shown. 3.8L engine A/C compressor similar.
1. Position the A/C discharge line (3) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fittings and the condenser and compressor ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the discharge 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.
4. Connect the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor (2).
5. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C condenser (3).
7. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
