Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
Hose/Line HVAC: Description and Operation
A/C Discharge Line - Description
DESCRIPTION
NOTE: Typical A/C discharge line shown.
The A/C discharge line (1) is the refrigerant line that carries refrigerant from the A/C compressor to the A/C condenser and includes the high side service
port (2) and a fitting (3) for the A/C pressure transducer (4).
CAUTION: If replacing the A/C discharge line, be sure to use the discharge line designed for the A/C compressor in the vehicle. If replacing
the 6SEU16 compressor, be sure to use the latest level of A/C discharge line during replacement. Failure to use the correct A/C
discharge line could result in possible discharge line and/or compressor damage.
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals and gaskets is required anytime a refrigerant line is disconnected. Failure to replace
the rubber O-ring seals and metal gaskets could result in a refrigerant system leak.
The A/C discharge line has no serviceable parts except for the metal gaskets (5) and rubber O-ring seals (6) and the high side service port valve core.
The O-ring seals used on the connections are made from a special type of rubber not affected by R-134a refrigerant. The O-ring seals and gaskets must
be replaced whenever the A/C discharge line is disconnected.
The A/C discharge line cannot be repaired and must be replaced if leaking or damaged.
