Town & Country V6-4.0L (2008)
1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and the expansion valve and compressor ports.
2. Lubricate new washer seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the opened refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified seals 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. Position the A/C suction line (1) into the engine compartment.
4. Engage the A/C suction line to the retaining brackets located near the center of the dash panel and at the rear of the A/C receiver/drier.
5. Install the A/C liquid line (5) into the suction line tapping block (4).
6. Connect the A/C suction and liquid lines to the A/C expansion valve (2).
7. Install the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction and liquid lines to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the bolt (1) that secures the A/C suction line (3) to the right front frame rail (2). Tighten the bolt to 9 Nm (80 in. lbs.).
NOTE: 4.0L engine shown. Other engines similar.
9. Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the opened suction line fitting. Use only the specified
O-ring seal as it is 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.
10. Install the A/C suction line (5) onto the A/C compressor (3).
11. Install the nut (4) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
12. Install the air cleaner housing and inlet duct.
13. On models equipped with the rear heating-A/C system, connect the A/C suction line to the underbody suction lineSee: Underbody Line.
14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
15. Evacuate the refrigerant systemSee: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
16. Adjust the refrigerant oil levelSee: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant Oil Level.
17. Charge the refrigerant systemSee: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant System Charge.
Underbody Line
