RAM 1500 Truck 4WD V8-5.7L VIN D (2005)
1. Position the front section of the A/C liquid line (10) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened ends of the A/C liquid lines and the condenser outlet port.
3. Lubricate a new seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the front liquid line spring-lock coupler fitting. Use only the specified seal as it is
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.
4. Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the liquid line (4).
5. Install the secondary retaining clip (2) onto the spring-lock coupler that secures the front section of the A/C liquid line onto the rear section of the
liquid line.
6. Engage the A/C liquid line into the body retaining clips (1 and 9).
7. Lubricate a new seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the front liquid line fitting. Use only the specified seal as it is 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.
8. Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line to the outlet port of the A/C condenser (7).
9. Install the nut (8) that secures the A/C liquid line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 ft.lbs.).
10. Install the plastic cover onto the condenser outlet stud.
11. If equipped with a gasoline engine, install the air filter housing.
12. If equipped with the diesel engine, install the passenger side battery tray.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable(s).
14. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
15. Charge the refrigerant system.
Rear Section
REMOVAL
WARNING: REFER TO THE APPLICABLE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS FOR THIS SYSTEM BEFORE PERFORMING THE
FOLLOWING OPERATION. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS COULD RESULT IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL
INJURY OR DEATH.
NOTE: The A/C liquid line is serviced in two sections.
