RAM 3500 Truck 4WD L6-5.9L DSL Turbo VIN C (2002)
Fig. 9 Suction And Discharge Line Remove/Install - Diesel Engine
7. Remove the bolt that secures the refrigerant line manifold to the compressor or. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line
fittings.
8. Remove the suction and discharge line assembly from the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the tape or plugs from all of the refrigerant line fittings. Connect the suction line refrigerant line coupler to the accumulator.
2. Install a new gasket and the discharge line block fitting over the stud on the condenser inlet. Tighten the mounting nut to 20 Nm (180 in. lbs.).
3. Install the refrigerant line manifold to the compressor. Tighten the mounting bolt to 22 Nm (200 in. lbs.).
4. On models with a gasoline engine, install the nut that secures the refrigerant line support bracket to the stud on the compressor mounting bracket.
Tighten the mounting nut to 22 Nm (200 in. lbs.).
5. Plug in the wire harness connector to the a/c high pressure switch.
6. Connect the battery negative cable.
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE See: Refrigerant/Service and Repair).
8. Charge the refrigerant system. (Refer to REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE See: Refrigerant/Service and Repair).
