Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
1. Remove the tape or plugs from the evaporator tube fittings and all of the expansion valve ports.
2. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the evaporator tube fittings. Use only the specified seals 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.
3. Install the A/C expansion valve (2) onto the evaporator tube tapping block (3).
4. Install the two bolts (1) that secure the A/C expansion valve to the evaporator tube tapping block. Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
5. Remove the tape or plugs from the A/C suction line (2) and the A/C liquid line (3).
6. Lubricate new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the A/C suction and liquid lines. Use only the specified seas 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.
7. Connect the A/C suction and liquid lines to the A/C expansion valve (4).
8. Install the nut (1) that secures the A/C suction and liquid lines to the A/C expansion valve. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
9. Install the air intake tube and the resonator.
10. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
11. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
12. Recharge the refrigerant system.
