Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
A/C Discharge Line - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level
. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious
A/C compressor damage.
NOTE: 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 systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level .
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace
the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
NOTE: 2.7L shown. Other engines similar.
1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened discharge line fittings and the compressor and condenser ports.
2. 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-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.
3. Position the A/C discharge line (1) into the engine compartment and connect it to the A/C compressor (2).
4. Install the nut (3) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
5. Connect the A/C discharge line (1) to the condenser tapping block (2).
6. Install the nut (5) that secures the A/C discharge line to the tapping block. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.