Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2009)
Condenser HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Condenser - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: 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, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added
to the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level .
NOTE: If only the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. Use only
refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace
the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
1. Carefully push the radiator (5) rearward and position the A/C condenser (2) into the engine compartment.
2. Install the four bolts (4) that secure the A/C condenser to the radiator. Tighten the bolts to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
3. Position the power steering cooler (3) onto the A/C condenser and install the retaining screws. Tighten the screws securely.
4. Connect the A/C discharge and liquid lines to the A/C condenser See: Hose/Line HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Discharge Line - Installation and
See: Hose/Line HVAC/Service and Repair/A/C Liquid Line - Installation.
NOTE: Make sure that the cable for the hood latch is correctly routed.
5. Install the upper radiator support See: Body and Frame/Radiator Support/Service and Repair/Radiator Upper Crossmember - Installation.
6. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
8. If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C
system components, see the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system See: Service and
Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
9. Charge the refrigerant systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.