Commander 2WD V8-5.7L (2008)
6. Install the A/C discharge line (5) into the retaining bracket (9) and to the A/C condenser (4).
7. Install the nut (6) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
8. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer (7) onto the A/C discharge line. Tighten the A/C pressure transducer securely.
9. Connect the wire harness connector (8) to the A/C pressure transducer.
10. Install the air cleaner housing, air intake tube and the resonator .See: Engine, Cooling and Exhaust/Engine/Tune-up and Engine Performance
Checks/Air Cleaner Housing/Service and Repair/Air Intake System - Installation
11. Install the grille See: Body and Frame/Grille/Service and Repair/Grille - Installation.
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.
Front Plumbing
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.
1. Position the A/C liquid line (1) into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened liquid and suction line fittings and the receiver/drier and expansion valve ports.
3. Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the rear liquid 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.
4. Connect the A/C liquid line to the A/C expansion valve (2) and engage the two liquid line retainer clips (4) to the frame rail (3).
