Dakota 2WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2005)
Hose/Line HVAC: Description and Operation
Line-A/C Liquid
The A/C liquid line is the refrigerant line that carries refrigerant from the A/C condenser to the A/C evaporator. The A/C liquid line uses a spring-lock
type refrigerant line coupler to connect it to the A/C evaporator. The A/C liquid line is made from light-weight aluminum and uses braze-less fittings.
The A/C liquid line includes the high-side service port, the fixed A/C orifice tube and a fitting for the A/C pressure transducer.
CAUTION: Use only O-ring seals specified for the vehicle. Failure to use the correct O-ring seal will cause the refrigerant system connections to leak.
The A/C liquid line has no serviceable parts except for the rubber O-ring seals and gasket, high-side service port valve, cap and secondary retaining clip.
The O-ring seals used on the connections are made from a special type of rubber not affected by R-134a refrigerant. The O-ring seals and gasket must be
replaced whenever the A/C liquid line is removed and installed.
If the A/C liquid line is found to be leaking or is damaged, it must be replaced.
