RAM 3500 HD Truck 2WD L6-6.7L DSL Turbo (2008)
10. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened accumulator tube.
11. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the accumulator tube fitting. Use only the specified O-rings 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.
12. Connect the A/C suction line (6) to the spring-lock coupler (1) on the A/C accumulator (5) and install the secondary retaining clip (7) See:
Coupler HVAC/Service and Repair/Installation .
13. Install the air filter housing cover.
14. Reconnect the negative battery cables.
15. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate .
16. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level .
17. Charge the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge .
Liquid Line
5.9L/6.7L DIESEL ENGINES
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil
Level. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious A/C
compressor damage.
NOTE: When replacing multiple A/C system components, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Capacities chart to determine how much oil should be
added to the refrigerant system See: 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 (1) 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
