Sprinter 3500 L5-2.7L DSL Turbo (2004)
A/C Expension Valve
4. Remove the nut that secures the A/C suction and liquid lines to the stud on the A/C expansion valve.
5. Disconnect the A/C suction and liquid lines from the A/C expansion valve and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
6. Disengage the routing clip retainer from the rear section of the A/C liquid line.
7. Remove the bolt that secures the rear section of the liquid line to the top of the receiver/drier.
8. Disconnect the rear section of the liquid line from the receiver/drier.
9. Remove the seal from the liquid line fitting outlet port and discard.
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid and suction line fittings, both receiver/drier ports and both expansion valve ports.
11. Remove the rear section of the liquid line from the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: The A/C liquid line is serviced in two sections. The front section connects between the A/C condenser and the receiver/drier and includes the
high side service port and the A/C pressure transducer on the fitting for the receiver/drier. The rear
section connects between the receiver/drier and the A/C expansion valve.
FRONT SECTION
1. Position the front section of the liquid line into the engine compartment.
2. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid line fitting and the receiver/drier inlet port.
3. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
4. Connect the front section of the liquid line to the receiver/drier.
5. Install the bolt that secures the liquid line fitting to the receiver/drier. Tighten the bolt to 7 N.m (62 in. lbs.).
6. Position the front section of the liquid line into the routing clip and install the routing clip onto the body stud on the left frame rail.
7. Install the routing clip retaining nut. Tighten the nut to 5 N.m (45 in. lbs.).
8. Remove the tape or plugs from the condenser outlet port and the liquid line fitting.
9. Lubricate a new O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting.
10. Connect the liquid line fitting to the condenser outlet port on the right side of the condenser.
11. Install the nut that secures the liquid line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the nut to 17 N.m (12 ft. lbs.).
12. Reinstall the A/C pressure transducer.
13. Install the front fascia.
14. Install the grille.
15. Reconnect the battery negative cable.
16. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
17. Charge the refrigerant system.
REAR SECTION