Avenger V6-2.7L (2008)
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service
and Repair/Procedures/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/Procedures/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: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
Upper A/C Suction Line
1. Position the A/C liquid and suction line assembly (4) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the refrigerant line fittings and the evaporator ports.
3. Lubricate the rubber O-rings on new dual-plane seals with clean refrigerant oil and install the seals onto the liquid and suction line fittings. Use
only the specified seals as they are made of special materials compatible to 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 liquid and suction line assembly to the A/C evaporator (6).
5. Install the bolt (3) that secures the A/C liquid and suction line assembly to the A/C evaporator. Tighten the bolt to 25 Nm (18 ft. lbs.).
6. On RHD models, engage the retainers that secure the power brake booster vacuum supply hose to the dash panel.
7. Install the nut (1) that secures the refrigerant line bracket (2) to the right front strut tower (5). Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the windshield washer reservoir, power steering reservoir and the engine coolant reservoir See: Wiper and Washer Systems/Windshield
Washer Reservoir/Service and Repair/Washer Reservoir - Installation.
9. Position the heat shield (3) onto the three studs (1) located on the dash panel in the engine compartment.
10. Install the three nuts (2) that secure the heat shield to the dash panel. Tighten the nuts to 1 Nm (10 in. lbs.).
