Compass 2WD L4-2.4L (2008)
Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
20. Charge the A/C system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
Lower A/C Suction Line
21. Position the lower A/C suction line (2) into the engine compartment.
22. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the compressor port.
23. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and new gasket onto the 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.
24. Connect the lower A/C suction line to the A/C compressor (3).
25. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
26. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the accumulator port.
27. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and new gasket onto the 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.
28. Connect the lower A/C suction line (3) to the A/C accumulator (1).
29. Install the nut (2) that secures the lower A/C suction line to the A/C accumulator. Tighten the nut to 5 Nm (44 in. lbs.).
