Journey AWD V6-3.5L (2009)
7. Connect the lower portion of the A/C suction line (3) to the upper suction line (1)
8. Install the nut (2) that secures the lower portion of the A/C suction line to the upper suction line. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
9. Reposition the right front wheel house splash shield to the body See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and
Repair/Splash Shield - Installation.
10. Lower the vehicle.
11. Remove the tape or plug from the opened refrigerant line fitting and condenser ports.
12. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gaskets onto the refrigerant line fitting. 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.
13. Connect the A/C liquid line (4) to the tapping block (2) and install the retaining nut (5). Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
14. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Do NOT run the engine with a vacuum pump in operation or with a vacuum present within the A/C system when equipped with
the Denso 6SEU16 variable displacement compressor. Failure to follow this caution will result in serious A/C compressor damage.
15. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate
16. If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add 10 milliliters (0.3 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. When replacing multiple A/C
system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be added to the refrigerant system See: Service
and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
17. Charge the A/C system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
