Dakota 4WD V8-4.7L VIN J (2007)
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 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. Install the resonator onto the engine.
9.
Reconnect the negative battery cable.
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
11. Adjust the refrigerant oil level.
12. Charge the refrigerant system.
