Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L Flex Fuel (2008)
1. Position the A/C suction line (5) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened suction line fittings and the accumulator and compressor ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and new gaskets onto the suction 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 suction line to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Install the A/C suction line to the A/C accumulator (6).
7. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C accumulator. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the resonator onto the engine.
9. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
11. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
12. Charge the refrigerant systemSee: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
