Durango 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
10. Install the air cleaner housing (1) to the right side of the engine compartment.
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
12. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
13. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
14. Charge the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
REAR SECTION
15. Position the rear section of the A/C liquid line into the engine compartment.
16. Install the A/C suction line (2) into the liquid line tapping block (4).
17. Install the plastic retainer (1) that secures the A/C suction line to the liquid line tapping block.
18. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and the A/C expansion valve (5).
19. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them and a new gasket onto the A/C expansion valve. Use only the
specified O-rings as they are 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.
20. Connect the A/C suction line and the rear section of the A/C liquid line to the A/C expansion valve.
21. Install the nut (3) that secures the refrigerant line tapping block to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
22. On models equipped with the rear heating-A/C system, connect the underbody liquid line to the liquid line tapping block See: A/C Line -
Installation or See: Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair/Installation.
23. Install the right front wheelhouse splash shield.
24. Lower the vehicle.
