Tools Required

J 39400 Halogen Leak Detector

1. Recover the refrigerant. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
2. Remove the air cleaner and duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in 3.5L Engine Controls.
3. Remove the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.



4. Remove the liquid line nut from the condenser.



5. Position aside the liquid line from the condenser.
6. Remove the A/C compressor line nut from the condenser and position aside the A/C compressor line.



7. Remove the condenser.

1. Install the condenser.

Important: Coat the new O-ring seals with mineral base 525 viscosity refrigerant oil.

2. Install the new O-ring seals onto the A/C compressor line and the liquid line. Refer to O-Ring Replacement .



3. Install the A/C compressor line to the condenser.

Notice: Use the correct fastener in the correct location. Replacement fasteners must be the correct part number for that application. Fasteners requiring replacement or fasteners requiring the use of thread locking compound or sealant are identified in the service procedure. Do not use paints, lubricants, or corrosion inhibitors on fasteners or fastener joint surfaces unless specified. These coatings affect fastener torque and joint clamping force and may damage the fastener. Use the correct tightening sequence and specifications when installing fasteners in order to avoid damage to parts and systems.

4. Install the A/C compressor line nut.

Tighten
Tighten the nut to 16 N·m (12 lb ft).




5. Install the liquid line onto the condenser.

Install the liquid line nut to the condenser.

Tighten
Tighten the liquid line nut to 27 N·m (20 lb ft).

6. Install the radiator. Refer to Radiator Replacement in Engine Cooling.
7. Install the air cleaner and duct assembly. Refer to Air Cleaner Inlet Duct Replacement in 3.5L Engine Controls.
8. Evacuate and charge the A/C system. Refer to Refrigerant Recovery and Recharging .
9. Leak test the filling(s) of the repaired or reinstalled component using J 39400 .