Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
1. If repairing an underbody refrigerant line, recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. If repairing an underbody coolant line, drain the engine cooling system.
3. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
4. Raise and support the vehicle.
5. Remove the underbody mounting brackets as necessary to gain access to the underbody line(s) needing repair.
6. Mark the cut location(s) on the underbody line(s) needing repair. Check the Tube Length chart for the minimum amount of straight tube required
(dimension A) for proper connector fitting installation.
7. Using a small pipe cutter or another suitable tool, carefully cut the underbody line(s) needing repair at the location(s) previously marked.
Tube Length
TUBE LENGTH
8. Size a replacement line, same size diameter and length as the portion of the line(s) removed.
NOTE: A minimum of 28.5 mm (3/4 in) of the line end must be cleaned in order for the connector fitting to properly seal the repair area.
9. Clean the ends of the line(s) a minimum of 28.5 mm (3/4 in) (dimension A) using the Scotch-Bright pad provided with A/C Line Repair Tool Kit
8456-A. Clean the line end(s) with a rotational motion around the line to avoid longitudinal scratches in the line.
