SW1 L4-1.9L SOHC VIN 8 (1996)
INSTALLATION
1. Feed receiver-dehydrator hose up over vehicle frame and down to condenser outlet.
2. Install receiver-dehydrator in retaining slot and rotate onto stud.
IMPORTANT: Installed position is with tab all the way forward and at the bottom of the slot. Make sure pipe does not touch the frame rail.
3. Install and tighten nut.
Torque: 10 N.m (89 in-Lbs)
NOTICE: Use only R-12 Refrigerant oil (mineral) to lubricate O-rings. Use of R-134a (PAG) oil will cause premature corrosion of fitting joints.
4. Lubricate O-ring with R-12 mineral oil and connect receiver-dehydrator hose on condenser outlet. Tighten fitting.
Torque: 16.5 N.m (12 ft-lbs)
IMPORTANT: Make sure receiver-dehydrator hose is parallel with the condenser after tightening the fitting. This will provide hose clearance to the
body and frame, avoiding potential damage to the hose.
5. Install and lubricate new O-ring with R-12 mineral oil and connect liquid line on receiver-dehydrator. Tighten fitting.
6. Install lower splash shield.
Torque: 14 N.m (10 ft-lbs)
IMPORTANT: Make sure liquid line is not touching sheet metal in the body cut out after tightening the fitting.
7. Lower vehicle.
8. Evacuate, charge, and leak test A/C system.
9. Rotate receiver-dehydrator splash shield into place and install push nut.
