Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual page 1958

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SUCTION LINE (Continued)
(2) Remove the nut that secures the suction line
fitting (inboard fitting) to the mid-line connector
block of the suction and liquid line assembly (Fig.
70).
Fig. 70 A/C Refrigerant Lines - Mid-Line Connector
1 - SUCTION AND LIQUID LINE ASSEMBLY MID-LINE
CONNECTOR BLOCK
2 - NUT
3 - SUCTION LINE
4 - LIQUID LINE
(3) Disconnect the suction line fitting from the
mid-line connector block of the suction and liquid line
assembly.
(4) Remove the rubber O-ring seal from the refrig-
erant line fitting of the suction line and discard.
(5) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened mid-
line connector block suction line port and the refrig-
erant line fitting of the suction line.
(6) Raise and support the vehicle.
(7) Remove the screw that secures the suction line
fitting to the compressor discharge port (Fig. 71).
(8) Disconnect the suction line fitting from the
compressor suction port.
(9) Remove the rubber O-ring seal from the refrig-
erant line fitting of the suction line and discard.
(10) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened com-
pressor suction port and the refrigerant line fitting of
the suction line.
(11) Remove the suction line from the engine com-
partment.
INSTALLATION
WARNING: REVIEW THE WARNINGS AND CAU-
TIONS IN THE FRONT OF THIS GROUP BEFORE
PERFORMING THE FOLLOWING OPERATION.
(1) Position the suction line into the engine com-
partment.
Fig. 71 A/C Refrigerant Lines - Compressor
1 - LIQUID LINE
2 - SUCTION LINE
3 - COMPRESSOR
4 - DISCHARGE LINE
5 - HIGH SIDE SERVICE PORT
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor
suction port and the refrigerant line fitting of the
suction line.
(3) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the refrigerant line
fitting of the suction line. 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 compressor in the vehicle.
(4) Reconnect the suction line fitting to the com-
pressor suction port.
(5) Install and tighten the screw that secures the
suction line fitting to the compressor suction port.
Tighten the screw to 12.2 N·m (108 in. lbs.).
(6) Lower the vehicle.
(7) Remove the tape or plugs from the mid-line
connector block suction line port and the refrigerant
line fitting of the suction line.
(8) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the refrigerant line
fitting of the suction line. 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 compressor in the vehicle.
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