Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1943

PT
A/C CONDENSER (Continued)
INSTALLATION
The condenser is located in front of the engine
radiator. It has no serviceable parts. If damaged or
leaking, the condenser assembly must be replaced.
(1) Tilt the radiator back and position the con-
denser in the vehicle.
(2) Install the condenser to radiator mounting
screws.
(3) Install the upper radiator mounts.
(4) Install the refrigerant lines to the condenser
(Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/
PLUMBING/A/C DISCHARGE LINE - INSTALLA-
TION) and (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/LIQUID
INSTALLATION).
(5) Install the battery support strut.
(6) Tighten the condenser refrigerant lines to 5
N·m (45 in lbs).
(7) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - STANDARD
PROCEDURE).
(8) Recharge the A/C system(Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING - STANDARD PROCE-
DURE)
A/C DISCHARGE LINE
DESCRIPTION - DISCHARGE LINE
The discharge line is the line that goes from the
compressor to the condenser (Fig. 45)or (Fig. 46). It
has no serviceable parts except the rubber O-rings. If
the line is found to be leaking or is damaged it must
be replaced as an assembly.
REMOVAL
WARNING: THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM MUST BE
RECOVERED BEFORE SERVICING ANY PART OF
THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.
(1) Using a R-134a refrigerant recovery machine,
remove the refrigerant from the A/C system(Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - STAN-
DARD PROCEDURE)
(2) From the top side of the vehicle, remove line at
compressor (Fig. 47).
(3) From the bottom side of the vehicle, remove
line at condenser.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM MUST BE
RECOVERED BEFORE SERVICING ANY PART OF
THE REFRIGERANT SYSTEM.
LINE -
Fig. 45 A/C Refrigerant Lines - Compressor
1 - LIQUID LINE
2 - SUCTION LINE
3 - COMPRESSOR
4 - DISCHARGE LINE
5 - HIGH SIDE SERVICE PORT
Fig. 46 A/C Compressor Removal/Installation 2.4L Turbo
1 - Power Steering Fluid Tank
2 - A/C Discharge Line
3 - High Pressure Cutoff Switch Electrical Connector
4 - Discharge Line Connection Bolt
5 - A/C Compressor Mounting Bolts (4 total)
6 - A/C Compressor
7 - High Pressure Cutoff Switch / High Side Charging Port
HEATING & AIR COND. - LHD 24 - 37