Patriot 2WD L4-2.4L (2009)
6. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the accumulator port.
7. 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.
8. Connect the lower A/C suction line (3) to the A/C accumulator (1).
9. 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.).
10. 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.
11. Install the right front wheel See: Maintenance/Wheels and Tires/Service and Repair/Removal and Replacement/Tires and Wheels - Installation.
12. Lower the vehicle.
13. 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.
14. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
15. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
16. Charge the A/C system See: Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.
