PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN G (2004)
A/C Refrigerant Lines - Typical
7. Remove the nut that secures the suction line fitting (inboard fitting) to the accumulator tube terminal block.
8. Disconnect the suction line fitting from the accumulator tube terminal block.
9. Remove the O-ring seal from the suction line fitting and discard.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the accumulator tube terminal block outlet port.
11. Remove the suction line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could
result in a refrigerant system leak.
1. Position the suction line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fittings and the accumulator tube terminal block.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. 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 compressor in the vehicle.
4. Connect the suction line fitting to the accumulator tube terminal block.
5. Install the nut that secures the suction line fitting to the stud on the accumulator tube terminal block. Tighten the nut to 2.3 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
6. Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor inlet port and the suction line fitting.
7. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. 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 compressor in the vehicle.
8. Reconnect the suction line fitting to the compressor inlet port on the top of the compressor.
9. Install the bolt that secures the suction line fitting to the compressor. Tighten the bolt to 12.2 Nm (108 in. lbs.).
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
11. Recharge the refrigerant system.
