Sprinter 3500 V6-3.0L DSL Turbo VIN 45 (2007)
20. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings.
21. 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.
22. Position the middle section of the A/C liquid line (4) into the engine compartment.
23. Connect the middle section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the A/C liquid line (3).
24. Install the bolt that secures the middle section of the A/C liquid line to the rear section of the A/C liquid line. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.)
.
25. Connect the middle section of the A/C liquid line to the front section of the A/C liquid line (5).
26. Install the bolt that secures the middle section of the A/C liquid line to the front section of the A/C liquid line. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 in.
lbs.).
27. Install the two nuts that secure the A/C liquid line to the left frame rail. Tighten the nuts to 4 Nm (35 in. lbs.).
28. If equipped with rear A/C, install the A/C underbody lines.
29. Depending on engine application, install the heat shield to the left frame rail.
30. Lower the vehicle.
31. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
32. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
33. Adjust the refrigerant oil level.
34. Charge the refrigerant system.
35. Install the air cleaner housing.
REAR SECTION
NOTE: The rear section of the A/C liquid line and A/C suction line are serviced as an assembly.
36. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve ports.
37. 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.
38. Position the rear section of the A/C liquid line (3) and the rear section of the A/C suction line (2) into the engine compartment as an assembly.
39. Raise and support the vehicle.
40. Connect the rear section of the A/C suction line to the middle section of the A/C suction line (11).
41. Connect the rear section of the A/C liquid line to the middle section of the A/C liquid line (4).
42. Install the bolt that secures the rear section of the A/C liquid line to the middle section of the A/C liquid line. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 in. lbs.)
.
43. If equipped with rear A/C, install the A/C underbody lines.
44. Depending on engine application, install the heat shield to the left frame rail.
45. Lower the vehicle.
46. Install the bolt that secures the rear section of the A/C suction line to the middle section of the A/C suction line. Tighten the bolt to 8 Nm (70 in.
lbs.).
47. Install the rear section of the A/C liquid and suction lines onto the A/C expansion valve (1).
