Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
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 23 N.m (17 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.
14. Charge the refrigerant system.
Line-A/C Suction
LINE-A/C SUCTION
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustration. RHD model similar.
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.
1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove the air intake tube and the resonator.
4. Remove the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line (6) to the A/C compressor (2).
5. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the dual plane seal.
6. Remove the nut (7) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C expansion valve (8).
7. Disconnect the A/C suction line from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings and the compressor and expansion valve ports.
