Sprinter 2500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo VIN 45 (2007)
NOTE: Underbody suction line (driver side) shown. Underbody discharge line (passenger side) similar.
1. Position the underbody suction line (driver side) or the underbody discharge line (passenger side) to the vehicle underbody. Rotate and tilt the
underbody lines as necessary for installation.
2. If equipped, reposition the rear heater lines (2) to the left frame rail.
3. Install the fasteners (1) that secure the underbody lines to the frame rail. Tighten the nuts securely.
4. If servicing the rear section of the underbody suction line, reposition the driver side of the engine cradle and install the two bolts that secure the
engine cradle to the underbody. Tighten the bolts to 125 Nm (92 ft. lbs.).
5. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings.
6. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the refrigerant line fittings. 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.
7. If servicing the underbody suction line, connect the two sections of the underbody suction line (3 and 5) together at the left frame rail and install
the retaining bolt (4). Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
8. Reinstall the heat shield brackets and heat shields as necessary to the vehicle underbody. Tighten the retaining nuts securely.
9. If servicing the underbody suction line when equipped with the 3.5L engine, install the left catalytic converter and support bracket.
10. If servicing the underbody suction line, reinstall the rear transmission crossmember. Tighten the nuts and bolts to 45 Nm (33 ft. lbs.).
11. If servicing the rear section of the underbody suction line (1), install the nuts (2 and 4) that secure the underbody suction line and underbody heater
lines (3), if equipped, to the driver side of the vehicle underbody. Tighten the nuts securely.
NOTE: Underbody suction line (driver side) shown. Underbody discharge line (passenger side) similar.
12. Connect the underbody suction line (driver side) (2) or the underbody discharge line (passenger side) to the interior refrigerant line (1) near the
front door entry panel and install the retaining bolt (3). Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.).
