Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
6. Remove the nut (2) that secures the lower A/C suction line (3) to the A/C accumulator (1).
7. Disconnect the lower A/C suction line from the A/C accumulator and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
8. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the accumulator port.
NOTE: 5SE12 A/C compressor shown. 6SEU16 compressor similar.
9. Remove the nut (1) that secures the lower A/C suction line (2) to the A/C compressor (3).
10. Disconnect the lower A/C suction line from the A/C compressor and remove and discard the O-ring seal and gasket.
11. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fitting and the compressor port.
12. Remove the lower A/C suction line from the engine compartment.
A/C Suction Line - Installation
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Be certain to adjust the refrigerant oil level when servicing the A/C refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level
. Failure to properly adjust the refrigerant oil level will prevent the A/C system from operating as designed and can cause serious
A/C compressor damage.
NOTE: 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 systemSee: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level .
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.
NOTE: LHD model shown in illustrations. RHD model similar.
Upper A/C Suction Line
