Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant extension line fittings.
2. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as
they are made of a special material for the R-134a refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in
the vehicle.
3. Position the underbody A/C extension lines (2) into the engine compartment. Rotate and tilt the underbody A/C extension lines as necessary.
4. Connect the underbody A/C extension lines to the front A/C liquid and suction lines (1). Tighten the fitting nuts (3) to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
5. Raise and support the vehicle.
6. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened underbody refrigerant line fittings.
7. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. Use only the specified O-rings as
they are made of a special material for the R-134a refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in
the vehicle.
8. Connect the underbody A/C extension lines (4) to the underbody A/C liquid and suction lines (2). Tighten the fitting nuts (3) to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
9. Position the underbody A/C extension lines into the front underbody refrigerant line bracket (1) and engage the bracket retainer.
10. Lower the vehicle.
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.
