SRT-4 L4-2.4L Turbo VIN S (2004)
13. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened liquid line fitting and receiver/drier outlet port.
14. Remove the bolt that secures the rear suction and liquid line assembly to the A/C expansion valve.
15. Disconnect the rear suction and liquid line assembly from the A/C expansion valve
16. Remove the gasket from the A/C expansion valve and discard.
17. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened rear suction and liquid line fittings and both expansion valve ports.
18. Disengage the rear suction and liquid line assembly from the retaining clips as required and remove the rear suction and liquid line assembly from
the engine compartment.
INSTALLATION
1. Position the rear suction and liquid line assembly into the engine compartment.
2. Engage the rear suction and liquid line assembly to the retaining clips as required.
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the liquid and suction line fittings and both ports on the front of the A/C expansion valve.
4. Install a new gasket onto the A/C expansion valve.
5. Connect the liquid and suction line fitting to the A/C expansion valve.
6. Install the bolt that secures the suction and liquid line fitting to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the bolt to 20 Nm (15 ft. lbs.).
7. Position the front suction line into the engine compartment.
8. Remove the tape or plugs from the front suction line fitting and the mid-line connector block.
9. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-rings as they are
made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
10. Connect the front suction line fitting to the mid-line connector block.
11. Install the nut that secures the front suction line fitting to the mid-line connector block. Tighten the nut to 4.5 Nm (40 in. lbs.).
12. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened liquid line fitting and receiver/drier outlet port.
13. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified O-rings as they are made
of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the compressor in the vehicle.
14. Reconnect the liquid line fitting to the receiver/drier outlet port.
15. Install the bolt that secures the liquid line fitting to the receiver/drier. Tighten the bolt to 2.3 Nm (20 in. lbs.).
16. If equipped, reinstall the vehicle speed control servo.
17. Remove the tape or plugs from the A/C compressor suction port and the suction line fitting.
18. Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fitting. Use only the specified O-rings as they are
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.
19. Connect the suction line fitting to the A/C compressor suction port.
20. Install the bolt that secures the suction line fitting to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 12 Nm (108 in. lbs.).
21. Install the suction line retaining brackets as required.
22. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
23. Recharge the refrigerant system.
Charging A/C System
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS IN THE FRONT BEFORE PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
CAUTION: A small amount of refrigerant oil is removed from the A/C system each time the refrigerant system is recovered and evacuated. Before
charging the A/C system, you MUST replenish any oil lost during the recovery process. Refer the equipment manufacturer instructions for more
information.
After the refrigerant system has been tested for leaks and evacuated, a refrigerant charge can be injected into the system.
A R-134a refrigerant recovery/recycling/charging station that meets SAE Standard J2210 must be used to charge the refrigerant system with R-134a
refrigerant. Refer to the operating instructions supplied by the equipment manufacturer for proper care and use of this equipment.
PARTIAL CHARGE
This vehicle does not have a sight glass. It is not possible to determine the amount of R-134a charge in the system. Therefore it is necessary to
completely evacuate and recover the system, and then recharge the system fully.
CHARGING A/C SYSTEM
WARNING: AVOID BREATHING A/C REFRIGERANT AND LUBRICANT VAPOR OR MIST. EXPOSURE MAY IRRITATE EYES,
NOSE AND THROAT. USE ONLY APPROVED SERVICE EQUIPMENT MEETING SAE REQUIREMENTS TO DISCHARGE R-134a
SYSTEM. IF ACCIDENTAL SYSTEM DISCHARGE OCCURS, VENTILATE WORK AREA BEFORE RESUMING SERVICE.R-134a
SERVICE EQUIPMENT OR VEHICLE A/C SYSTEM SHOULD NOT BE PRESSURE TESTED OR LEAK TESTED WITH COMPRESSED
AIR. MIXTURE OF AIR and R-134a CAN BE COMBUSTIBLE AT ELEVATED PRESSURES. THESE MIXTURES ARE POTENTIALLY
DANGEROUS AND MAY RESULT IN FIRE OR EXPLOSION CAUSING INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.
CAUTION: Do not overcharge refrigerant system, as excessive compressor head pressure can cause noise and system failure.
The procedure below should be used to fill the refrigerant charge in the air conditioning system. This A/C system does not have or use a sight glass to
check or charge the system.
