Grand Caravan V6-3.3L VIN R (2005)
Underbody Line Connections
13. Remove the tie strap and disconnect the suction line extension fitting from the underbody suction line and remove and discard the O-ring seal.
14. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suction line fittings.
15. Lower the vehicle.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the suction line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction and liquid line fittings and expansion valve ports.
3. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them on the suction and liquid line fittings.
4. Connect the suction and liquid lines to the front A/C expansion valve.
5. Install the nut that secures the suction and liquid lines to the front A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Engage the retainer that secures the suction line routing clip to the receiver/drier mounting bracket on the side of the right front strut tower in the
engine compartment.
7. Remove the tape or plugs from the A/C compressor port and the suction line fitting.
8. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting.
9. Connect the suction line to the A/C compressor.
10. Install the nut that secures the suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
11. Connect the drain tube to the wiper module drain on the right side of the engine compartment.
12. Install the air cleaner top cover and snorkel onto the air cleaner housing located on the right side of the engine compartment.
13. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
14. Raise and support the vehicle.
15. Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line extension fitting and the underbody suction line.
16. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the underbody suction line.
17. Connect the suction line extension fitting to the underbody suction line. Tighten the fitting to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
18. Install a new tie strap just forward of the connections between the underbody plumbing and the engine compartment plumbing for the rear
heating-A/C system.
19. Lower the vehicle.
20. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
21. Charge the refrigerant system.