Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L (2009)
1. Position the A/C discharge line (2) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fittings and the condenser and compressor ports
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the discharge line fittings. Use only the
specified O-ring 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.
4. Install the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser (4).
7. Install the nut (3) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
9. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
10. Adjust the refrigerant oil levelSee: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
11. Charge the refrigerant systemSee: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
A/C Liquid Line - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Heating and Air
Conditioning/Service Precautions/Warning and See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow these
instructions may result in possible serious or fatal injury.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Recovery.
3. Disconnect the wire harness connector (2) from the A/C pressure transducer (8).
4. Remove the air filter housing.
5. Remove the nut (6) that secures the A/C liquid line (1) to the condenser outlet port (7).
6. Disconnect the A/C liquid line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
7. Disengage the A/C liquid line from the body retaining clips (5).
