Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
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
1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened refrigerant line fittings and expansion valve and compressor ports.
2. Position the A/C suction line (2) into the engine compartment and install it to the front A/C expansion valve (1) and the A/C compressor (3).
3. Raise and support the vehicle.
4. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the underbody suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-ring 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.
5. Connect the suction line extension tube (4) to the underbody suction line (6) and install the nut (5). Tighten the nut to 20 N.m (15 ft. lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
8. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
9. Charge the refrigerant system.
Underbody Line Repair
UNDERBODY LINE REPAIR
WARNING:
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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.
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THIS PROCEDURE IS INTENDED FOR UNDERBODY LINE REPAIR ONLY. USE OF THE CONNECTOR FITTINGS AND A/C
LINE REPAIR TOOL KIT 8456-A ON ANY OTHER TYPE OF VEHICLE TUBING COULD CAUSE TUBE FAILURE RESULTING
IN POSSIBLE PERSONAL INJURY OR DEATH.
