PT Cruiser L4-2.4L Turbo VIN 8 (2005)
A/C Condenser Refrigerant Lines - Typical
7. Remove the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser.
8. Disconnect the A/C discharge line from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
9. Install plug in, or tape over the opened discharge line fitting and the condenser inlet port.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring seals is required anytime a refrigerant line is opened. Failure to replace the rubber O-ring seals could
result in a refrigerant system leak.
1. Position the A/C discharge line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fitting and the condenser port.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on 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.
4. Connect the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser.
5. Install the nut that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C condenser. Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (44 in.lbs.).
6. Lower the vehicle.
7. Remove the tape or plugs from the discharge line fitting and the compressor port.
8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on 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.
9. Connect the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor.
10. Install the bolt that secures the A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 12 N.m (106 in.lbs.).
11. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
12. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
13. Recharge the refrigerant system.
