Journey FWD V6-3.5L (2009)
16. Position the underbody line shield (2) to the vehicle underbody and install the two nuts (3) and one screw (1). Tighten the fasteners securely.
17. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the underbody 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.
18. Connect the front A/C liquid and suction lines (7) to the underbody refrigerant lines (5). Tighten the fitting nuts (6) to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
19. Position the front A/C liquid and suction lines into the front underbody refrigerant line bracket (3) and engage the bracket retainer.
NOTE: Replacement of the front heater hoses will be required if the hose ends were cut for removal.
20. Connect the front heater hoses (1) to the underbody heater lines (4) and engage the spring type hose clamps (2).
21. Install the exhaust heat shields as necessary.
22. Install the rear section of the exhaust system See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Exhaust System/Exhaust Pipe/Service and Repair/Exhaust Pipe -
Installation.
23. Lower the vehicle.
24. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
25. Fill the engine cooling system See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Cooling System/Service and Repair.
26. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
27. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
28. Charge the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
A/C Underbody Extension Lines - Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation See: Heating and Air
Conditioning/Service Precautions/Warning and See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service Precautions/Caution . Failure to follow these
instructions may result in serious or fatal injury.
