Commander 4WD V8-4.7L VIN N (2006)
10. Install plugs in, or tape over the opened underbody refrigerant line and rear evaporator tube fittings and all rear expansion valve ports.
INSTALLATION
1. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened underbody refrigerant line and rear evaporator tube fittings and all rear expansion valve ports.
2. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the rear evaporator tube fittings. 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.
3. Install the rear A/C expansion valve (2) onto the rear evaporator tube tapping block (3) which extends through the rear floor panel behind the right
rear wheel housing and install the two bolts (1). Tighten the bolts to 11 N.m (97 in. lbs.).
4. Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the rear underbody refrigerant line fittings. Use only the
specified O-rings as they are made of a special material for the R-134a refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the
A/C compressor in the vehicle.
5. Connect the underbody refrigerant lines (2) to the rear A/C expansion valve (3) and install the nut (1). Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
6. Connect the rear heater hoses (6) to the rear heater core tubes (5) which extend through the rear floor panel (4) behind the right rear wheel housing
and install the heater hose clamps securely.
7. Lower the vehicle.
8. Reconnect the negative battery cable.
9. Fill the engine cooling system.
10. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
11. Charge the refrigerant system.
