Chrysler Sebring 2005 Service Manual page 2155

24 - 82 PLUMBING
SUCTION LINE (Continued)
Fig. 32 Suction Line - A/C Compressor
1 - A/C DISCHARGE LINE
2 - A/C SUCTION LINE
3 - A/C COMPRESSOR
4 - BOLT (4)
(4) Connect the liquid line and suction line fittings
to the A/C expansion valve.
(5) Install the suction line into the refrigerant line
retainer bracket.
(6) Position the refrigerant line retainer bracket
onto the right shock tower and install the bolt
securely.
(7) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line
fitting and compressor port.
(8) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fit-
ting. Use only the specified O-ring as it is 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.
Fig. 33 Suction Line - Tapping Plate
1 - NUT
2 - TAPPING PLATE
3 - A/C EXPANSION VALVE
4 - A/C LIQUID LINE
5 - A/C SUCTION LINE
(9) Install the suction line onto the A/C compres-
sor.
(10) Install the bolt that secures the suction line to
the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 22 N·m (16
ft. lbs.).
(11) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(12) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE).
(13) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE).
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