Commander 2WD V8-4.7L VIN P Flex Fuel (2007)
9. Adjust the refrigerant oil level.
10. Charge the refrigerant system.
Removal
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and cautions for this system before performing the following operation. Failure to follow the
warnings and cautions could result in possible personal injury or death.
NOTE: 4.7L engine shown. Other engines similar.
1. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
2. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Remove the nut (5) that secures the tapping block of the suction line extension tube (4) to the underbody suction line (6).
5. Disconnect the suction line extension tube from the underbody suction line and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Disconnect the A/C suction line (2) from the front A/C expansion valve (1) and the A/C compressor (3) and remove the suction line from the
engine compartment.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve and compressor ports.
Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system. 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.
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.
