Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
A/C Compressor - Refrigerant Lines
8. Remove the bolt that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor.
9. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the compressor suction port.
11. Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the A/C suction line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove plugs or tape from the suction line fitting and the compressor suction port.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the suction line fitting.
4. Connect the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor.
5. Install the bolt that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 23 Nm (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid and suction line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
7. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the liquid and suction line fittings.
8. Connect the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve.
9. Install the nut that secures the A/C liquid and suction lines to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 10 Nm (89 in. lbs.).
10. Position the metal routing clip around the A/C suction line and install the routing clip onto the body stud.
11. Install the routing clip retaining nut. Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (45 in. lbs.).
12. Install the plastic routing clip retainer onto the A/C suction line.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
15. Charge the refrigerant system.
