Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
7. Reposition the front of the right front wheel house splash shield (3) to the body (4) and install the three push-pin retainers (1) and the three screws
(2). Tighten the screws securely.
8. Install the right front wheel See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Tires and Wheels - Installation.
9. Lower the vehicle.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
CAUTION: Do NOT run the engine with a vacuum pump in operation or with a vacuum present within the A/C system. Failure to follow this
caution will result in serious A/C compressor damage.
11. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
12. If the A/C accumulator is being replaced, add 30 milliliters (1.0 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the refrigerant system. 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 system See:
Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
13. Charge the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.