Patriot 4WD L4-2.4L (2009)
NOTE: 5SE12 A/C compressor shown. 6SEU16 compressor similar.
9. Raise and support the vehicle.
10. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fitting and the compressor port.
11. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it and a new gasket onto the discharge 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.
12. Connect the A/C discharge line (2) to the A/C compressor (3).
13. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
14. Install the splash shield onto the right side frame rail See: Body and Frame/Fender/Front Fender/Front Fender Liner/Service and Repair/Splash
Shield - Installation.
15. Lower the vehicle.
16. 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.
17. Evacuate the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Evacuate.
18. Adjust the refrigerant oil level See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant Oil Level.
19. Charge the refrigerant system See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Refrigerant System Charge.