RAM 3500 Truck 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
added to the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the
rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
NOTE: The A/C liquid line is serviced in two sections.
FRONT SECTION
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 port.
3. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the front liquid line spring-lock coupler fitting. Use only the specified
O-ring seals 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.
4. Connect the front section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the liquid line (4) See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Coupler HVAC/Service
and Repair/Installation .
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 O-ring with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the front liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring sea
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 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
10. Install the plastic cover onto the condenser outlet stud.
11. Install the air filter housing mounting bracket and air filter housing.
12. Reconnect the negative battery cable(s).
13. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate .
14. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level .
15. Charge the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge .
REAR SECTION
