Intrepid V6-2.7L VIN R (2003)
Fig.13 Suction Line 2.7L
4. Remove the bolt holding the line at the compressor using a 6mm allen wrench (3.2/3.5L), or M10 Flex (2.7L) and.
5. Remove the line by pulling the rear end of the line up out of the vehicle with the compressor end following through the tie-rod area.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS IN THE FRONT OF THIS SECTION BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING
OPERATION.
Any kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumbing will reduce the capacity of the entire air conditioning system. Kinks and sharp bends reduce the
flow of refrigerant in the system. A good rule for the flexible hose refrigerant lines is to keep the radius of all bends at least ten times the diameter of
the hose. In addition, the flexible hose refrigerant lines should be routed so they are at least 80 millimeters (3 inches) from the exhaust manifold.
High pressures are produced in the refrigerant system when the air conditioning compressor is operating. Extreme care must be exercised to make sure
that each of the refrigerant system connections is pressure-tight and leak free. It is a good practice to inspect all flexible hose refrigerant lines at least
once a year to make sure they are in good condition and properly routed.
1. Position the suction line in the vehicle.
2. Install the suction line fitting to the manifold on the compressor. Tighten the mounting bolt to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.). On a 2.7L, tighten the mid-line
retaining nut and frame rail screw to 7 N.m (5 ft. lbs.).
3. Install the engine air inlet tube and air distribution duct.
4. Connect the suction line to the expansion valve. Tighten the retaining nut to 8 N.m (6 ft. lbs.).
5. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant System Evacuate, See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant System Evacuate
6. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to: Heating and Air Conditioning, Service and Repair, Refrigerant System Charge, See: Service and
Repair/Procedures/Refrigerant System Charge
