Commander 2WD V6-3.7L (2009)
NOTE: LHD model with 5.7L engine shown in illustration. RHD model and other engines similar.
8. Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the rear suction line fitting. Use only the specified seal as it is 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.
9. Connect the A/C suction line (2) to the A/C expansion valve (1).
10. Install the nut (3) that secures the A/C suction line and the A/C liquid line (10) to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
11. Install the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator .
12. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
13. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
14. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
15. Charge the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
Rear
INSTALLATION
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 systemSee: 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: 4.7L engine shown. Other engines similar.
1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve and receiver/drier ports.
