radiator MERCEDES-BENZ SPRINTER 2006 Owner's Guide

RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
REMOVAL
(1) Remove grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERI-
OR/GRILLE - REMOVAL)
(2) Remove headlamps. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRI-
CAL/LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/FRONT
LAMP UNIT - REMOVAL)
(3) Remove heat shield. (Fig. 2)
(4) Remove retaining clamps and rubber mounts.
(5) Remove bolts.
(6) Remove crossmember and disconnect hood
cable.
INSTALLATION
(1) Connect hood release cable and install cross-
member.
(2) Install crossmember bolts and tighten to 14
N´m (10 ft. lbs.).
(3) Install rubber mounts and retaining clamps.
(4) Install heat shield.
(5) Install headlamps. (Refer to 8 - ELECTRICAL/
LAMPS/LIGHTING - EXTERIOR/FRONT LAMP
UNIT - INSTALLATION)
(6) Install grille. (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTERIOR/
GRILLE - INSTALLATION)
SIDE VIEW MIRROR
REMOVAL
Driver's Side
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove trim plug. (Fig. 3)NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with power
mirrors, skip to step 5.
(3) Remove trim panel. (Refer to 23 - BODY/DOOR
- FRONT/TRIM PANEL - REMOVAL)
(4) Remove tape, expose electrical connector and
disconnect. (Fig. 3)
(5) Remove bolts and remove mirror.
(6) If equipped, Pull wire harness through.
Passenger Side
(1) Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.
(2) Remove trim plug. (Fig. 4)
NOTE: If the vehicle is not equipped with power
mirrors, skip to step 5.
(3) Separate dust boot from a-pillar.
(4) Disconnect the electrical connector.
(5) Remove bolts and remove mirror.
(6) If equipped, pull wire harness through.
Fig. 2 RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER
1 - HEAT SHIELD
2 - HOOD CABLE
3 - CROSSMEMBER
4 - RUBBER MOUNTS
5 - RETAINING CLAMP
Fig. 3 DRIVERS SIDE MIRROR
1 - ELECTRICAL CONNECTOR
2 - MIRROR
3 - EXTERIOR BOLTS
4 - INNER BOLT
5 - TRIM PLUG
6 - TAPE
VAEXTERIOR 23 - 49

HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
TABLE OF CONTENTS
page page
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING
DESCRIPTION..........................1
OPERATION............................2
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
A/C PERFORMANCE....................3
HEATER PERFORMANCE TEST...........5
ATC FUNCTION TEST...................6
SPECIFICATIONS
HEATING-A/C SYSTEM..................6CONTROLS-FRONT........................8
CONTROLS - REAR......................24
DISTRIBUTION - FRONT...................45
DISTRIBUTION - REAR....................52
PLUMBING.............................60
CABIN HEATER.........................104
HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING
DESCRIPTION
An automatic temperature control (ATC) single
zone type heating-A/C system is standard equipment
on this model.
To maintain the performance level of the heating,
ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) system, the
engine cooling system must be properly maintained.
The use of a bug screen is not recommended. Any
obstructions in front of the radiator or A/C condenser
will reduce the performance of the A/C and engine
cooling systems.
The engine cooling system includes the radiator,
thermostat, radiator hoses and the engine coolant
pump. Refer to 7 - Cooling for more information
before opening or attempting any service to the
engine cooling system.
All vehicles are equipped with a common ventila-
tion housing (Fig. 1) located in the engine compart-
ment which includes:
²Blower motor
²Blower motor resistor block
²Recirculation door and actuator
All vehicles are also equipped with a common
heater housing (Fig. 2) mounted under the instru-
ment panel which includes:
²Heater core
²Evaporator core
²Evaporator temperature sensor
²Expansion valve
²Air outlet temperature sensor
²Mode doors
Fig. 1 Ventilation Housing
1 - NUT (5)
2 - WASHER (5)
3 - VENTILATION HOUSING
4 - HOUSING COVER
VAHEATING & AIR CONDITIONING 24 - 1

Condition Possible Causes Correction
The low side pressure is
normal or slightly low, and
the high side pressure is too
low.1. Low refrigerant system
charge.1. See Refrigerant System Leaks in this
group. Test the refrigerant system for leaks.
Repair, evacuate and charge the refrigerant
system, if required.
2. Refrigerant flow through the
A/C evaporator is restricted.2. See A/C Evaporator in this group. Replace
the restricted A/C evaporator, if required.
3. Faulty A/C compressor. 3. See A/C Compressor in this group. Re-
place the A/C compressor, if required.
The low side pressure is
normal or slightly high, and
the high side pressure is too
high.1. A/C condenser air flow re-
stricted.1. Check the A/C condenser for damaged
fins, foreign objects obstructing air flow
through the condenser fins, and missing or
improperly installed air seals. Clean, repair, or
replace components as required.
2. Refrigerant flow through the
receiver/drier is restricted.2. See Receiver/Drier in this group. Replace
the restricted receiver/drier, if required.
3. Inoperative radiator cooling
fan.3. Test the radiator cooling fan and replace, if
required. Refer to Group 7 - Cooling.
4. Refrigerant system over-
charged.4. See Refrigerant System Charge in this
group. Recover the refrigerant from the refrig-
erant system. Charge the refrigerant system
to the proper level, if required.
5. Air in the refrigerant system. 5. See Refrigerant System Leaks in this
group. Test the refrigerant system for leaks.
Repair, evacuate and charge the refrigerant
system, if required.
6. Engine overheating. 6. Test the engine cooling system and repair,
if required. Refer to Group 7 - Cooling.
The low side pressure is too
high, and the high side pres-
sure is too low.1. Accessory drive belt slip-
ping.1. Inspect the accessory drive belt condition
and tension. Repair as required. Refer to
Group 7 - Cooling.
2. Faulty A/C expansion valve. 2. See A/C Expansion Valve in this group.
Replace the valve, if required.
3. Faulty A/C compressor. 3. See A/C Compressor in this group. Re-
place the A/C compressor, if required.
The low side pressure is too
low, and the high side pres-
sure is too high.1. Restricted refrigerant flow
through the refrigerant lines.1. See Liquid Line, Suction Line and Dis-
charge Line in this group. Inspect the refriger-
ant lines for kinks, tight bends or improper
routing. Correct the routing or replace the re-
frigerant line, if required.
2. Restricted refrigerant flow
through the A/C expansion
valve.2. See A/C Expansion Valve in this group.
Replace the valve, if required.
3. Restricted refrigerant flow
through the A/C condenser.3. See A/C Condenser in this group. Replace
the restricted A/C condenser, if required.
HEATER PERFORMANCE TEST
Before performing the following tests, perform the
ATC Function Test using the DRBIIItand refer to
Cooling for the procedures to check the radiator cool-
ant level, serpentine drive belt tension, radiator air
flow and the radiator fan operation.
MAXIMUM HEATER OUTPUT
Engine coolant is provided to the heater core
through a heater valve and heater hose. With the
engine idling at normal operating temperature, set
the heater-A/C controls as follows:
²Temperature control in the full hot position
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(5) Install the two A/C-heater control retaining
screws. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(6) Install the center bezel onto the instrument
panel (Refer to 23 - BODY/INSTRUMENT PANEL/
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL - INSTAL-
LATION).
(7) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
A / C PRESSURE TRANS-
DUCER
DESCRIPTION
The A/C pressure transducer is installed on the liq-
uid line fitting located at the top of the receiver/drier
(Fig. 9). A rubber O-ring seals the connection
between the transducer and the fitting. Three termi-
nals within a molded plastic connector receptacle on
the top of the transducer connect it to the vehicle
electrical system through a wire lead and connector.
The A/C pressure transducer cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
replaced.
OPERATION
The A/C pressure transducer monitors the pres-
sures in the high side of the refrigerant systemthrough its connection to a fitting on the liquid line.
The transducer will change its internal resistance in
response to the pressures it monitors. The ATC con-
trol module provides a five volt reference signal and
monitors the output voltage of the transducer on the
transducer return circuit to determine refrigerant
pressure. The ATC module is preprogrammed to
respond to this and other sensor inputs by controlling
the operation of the air conditioning compressor
clutch and the auxiliary radiator cooling fan to help
optimize air conditioning system performance and to
protect the system components from damage. The
A/C pressure transducer input to the ATC module
also prevents the A/C compressor clutch from engag-
ing when the ambient temperature is below 0.556É C
(33É F) due to the pressure/temperature relationship
of the refrigerant.
The A/C pressure transducer is diagnosed by per-
forming the ATC Function Test using the DRBIIIt
scan tool. Refer to Body Diagnostic Procedures.
The A/C pressure transducer cannot be adjusted or
repaired and, if faulty or damaged, it must be
replaced.
DIAGNOSIS AND TESTING
A / C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
The A/C pressure transducer is tested using a
DRBIIItscan tool. Refer to Body Diagnostic Proce-
dures. Before testing the A/C pressure transducer, be
certain that the transducer wire harness connections
are clean of corrosion and properly connected. For
the air conditioning system to operate, an A/C pres-
sure transducer voltage reading between 0.7 and 4.56
volts is required. Voltage outside this range indicate
a low or high refrigerant system pressure condition
to the ATC control module. The control module is
programmed to respond to a low or high refrigerant
system pressure by suppressing operation of the com-
pressor. Refer to the A/C Pressure Transducer Volt-
age chart for the possible condition indicated by the
transducer voltage readings.
Fig. 9 A/C Pressure Transducer
1 - A/C PRESSURE TRANSDUCER
2 - PIEZORESISTIVE ELEMENT
3 - WIRE CONNECTOR
24 - 14 CONTROLS-FRONTVA

REAR REFRIGERANT RESERVOIR
REMOVAL.............................95
INSTALLATION.........................95
REAR SUCTION LINE
DESCRIPTION.........................96
REMOVAL.............................96
INSTALLATION.........................98
REFRIGERANT LINE COUPLER
DESCRIPTION.........................98OPERATION...........................98
REMOVAL.............................99
INSTALLATION.........................99
UNDERBODY LINES
REMOVAL............................100
INSTALLATION........................102
PLUMBING
DESCRIPTION
The refrigerant lines and hoses are used to carry
the refrigerant between the various air conditioning
system components. A barrier hose design with a
nylon tube, which is sandwiched between rubber lay-
ers, is used for the R-134a air conditioning system on
this vehicle. This nylon tube helps to further contain
the R-134a refrigerant, which has a smaller molecu-
lar structure than R-12 refrigerant. The ends of the
refrigerant hoses are made from lightweight alumi-
num or steel, and commonly use braze-less fittings.
Any kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumb-
ing will reduce the capacity of the entire air condi-
tioning system. Kinks and sharp bends reduce the
flow of refrigerant in the system. A good rule for the
flexible hose refrigerant lines is to keep the radius of
all bends at least ten times the diameter of the hose.
In addition, the flexible hose refrigerant lines should
be routed so they are at least 80 millimeters (3
inches) from the exhaust manifold.
OPERATION
High pressures are produced in the refrigerant sys-
tem when the air conditioning compressor is operat-
ing. Extreme care must be exercised to make sure
that each of the refrigerant system connections is
pressure-tight and leak free. It is a good practice to
inspect all flexible hose refrigerant lines at least once
a year to make sure they are in good condition and
properly routed.
The refrigerant lines and hoses cannot be repaired
and, if faulty or damaged, they must be replaced.
WARNINGS
WARNING: The A/C system contains refrigerant
under high pressure. Repairs should only be per-
formed by qualified service personnel. Severe per-
sonal injury or death may result from improper
service procedures.
WARNING: Avoid breathing the refrigerant and
refrigerant oil vapor or mist. Exposure may irritate
the eyes, nose, and/or throat. Wear eye protectionwhen servicing the A/C refrigerant system. Serious
eye injury can result from direct contact with the
refrigerant. If eye contact occurs, seek medical
attention immediately.
WARNING: Do not expose the refrigerant to open
flame. Poisonous gas is created when refrigerant is
burned. An electronic leak detector is recom-
mended. Severe personal injury or death may result
from improper service procedures.
WARNING: If accidental system discharge occurs,
ventilate the work area before resuming service.
Large amounts of refrigerant released in a closed
work area will displace the oxygen and cause suf-
focation and death.
WARNING: The evaporation rate of R-134a refriger-
ant at average temperature and altitude is extremely
high. As a result, anything that comes in contact
with the refrigerant will freeze. Always protect the
skin or delicate objects from direct contact with the
refrigerant.
WARNING: The R-134a service equipment or the
vehicle refrigerant system should not be pressure
tested or leak tested with compressed air. Some
mixtures of air and R-134a have been shown to be
combustible at elevated pressures. These mixtures
are potentially dangerous, and may result in fire or
explosion causing property damage, personal injury
or death.
WARNING: The engine cooling system is designed
to develop internal pressures of 97 to 123 kilopas-
cals (14 to 18 pounds per square inch). Do not
remove or loosen the coolant pressure cap, cylin-
der block drain plugs, radiator drain, radiator
hoses, heater hoses, or hose clamps while the
engine cooling system is hot and under pressure.
Allow the vehicle to cool for a minimum of 15 min-
utes before opening the cooling system for service.
Failure to observe this warning can result in seri-
ous burns from the heated engine coolant.
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²The upper bolt at the front of the compressor.
²The lower bolt at the front of the compressor.
²The bolt at the rear of the compressor.
(2) If equipped with an add-on rear A/C system,
install the lower A/C compressor (Refer to 24 - HEAT-
ING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/A/C COM-
PRESSOR - INSTALLATION - DENSO 10S17).
(3) Lower the vehicle.
(4) Remove the tape or plugs from the opened suc-
tion line fitting and the discharge line fitting and the
compressor ports.
(5) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them onto the suction and
the discharge line fittings. 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 A/C compressor in the vehicle.
(6) Connect the A/C suction and discharge lines to
the A/C compressor.
(7) Install the bolts that secure the A/C suction
and discharge lines to the A/C compressor. Tighten
the bolts to 23 N´m (17 ft. lbs.).
(8) Connect the wire harness connector to the A/C
compressor clutch coil.
(9) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/DRIVE BELTS -
INSTALLATION).
(10) Replace the receiver/drier if the A/C compres-
sor is being replaced due to an internal failure (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMB-
ING/RECEIVER/DRIER - REMOVAL) and (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
RECEIVER/DRIER - INSTALLATION).
(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).
DENSO 10S17A/CCOMPRESSOR
NOTE: Be certain to check the refrigerant oil level if
the A/C compressor is being replaced. See Refriger-
ant Oil Level in this group for the procedures. Use
only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the
A/C compressor in the vehicle.
NOTE: If an internal failure of the A/C compressor
has occurred, the receiver/drier must be replaced.
(1) Position the A/C compressor in the engine com-
partment and loosely install the three compressorretaining bolts. Tighten the bolts using the following
sequence to 20 N´m (14 ft. lbs.).
²The upper bolt at the front of the compressor.
²The lower bolt at the front of the compressor.
²The bolt at the rear of the compressor.
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from the opened
underbody suction and discharge line fittings and
compressor ports.
(3) Lubricate new rubber O-ring seals with clean
refrigerant oil and install them onto the suction and
the discharge line fittings. 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 A/C compressor in the vehicle.
(4) Connect the underbody suction and discharge
lines to the A/C compressor.
(5) Install the bolts that secure the underbody suc-
tion and discharge lines to the A/C compressor.
Tighten the bolts to 21 N´m (15 ft. lbs.).
(6) Connect the wire harness connector to the A/C
compressor clutch coil.
(7) Install the accessory drive belt (Refer to 7 -
COOLING/ACCESSORY DRIVE/BELTS-DRIVE -
INSTALLATION).
(8) Lower the vehicle.
(9) Replace the receiver/drier if the A/C compressor
is being replaced due to an internal failure (Refer to
24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/
RECEIVER/DRIER - REMOVAL) and (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING/RE-
CEIVER/DRIER - INSTALLATION).
(10) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(11) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE).
(12) Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE).
A / C CONDENSER
DESCRIPTION
The condenser is located in the air flow in front of
the engine cooling radiator. The condenser is a heat
exchanger that allows the high-pressure refrigerant
gas being discharged by the compressor to give up its
heat to the air passing over the condenser fins.
OPERATION
When the refrigerant gas gives up its heat, it con-
denses. When the refrigerant leaves the condenser, it
has become a high-pressure liquid refrigerant. The
volume of air flowing over the condenser fins is crit-
ical to the proper cooling performance of the air con-
ditioning system. Therefore, it is important that
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there are no objects placed in front of the radiator
grille openings in the front of the vehicle or foreign
material on the condenser fins that might obstruct
proper air flow. Also, any factory-installed air seals or
shrouds must be properly reinstalled following radia-
tor or condenser service.
The condenser cannot be repaired and, if faulty or
damaged, it must be replaced.
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and
cautions for this system before performing the fol-
lowing operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cau-
tions could result in possible personal injury or
death.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT SYSTEM RECOVERY).
(3) Remove the front fascia.
(4) Remove the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(5) Remove the headlamps from their mounts.
(6) Remove the radiator crossmember (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
REMOVAL).
(7) Disconnect the A/C discharge and liquid lines
from the A/C condenser and remove and discard the
O-ring seals (Fig. 6).
(8) Install plug in, or tape over the opened liquid
line fitting and the condenser ports.
(9) Disconnect the wire harness connector from the
auxiliary fan.
(10) Remove the auxiliary fan and upper bracket
assembly.
(11) Remove the auxiliary fan lower bracket
retainers and bracket.
(12) Remove the four condenser retaining screws.
(13) Carefully remove the condenser from the vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
NOTE: If the A/C condenser is being replaced, add
30 milliliters (1 fluid ounce) of refrigerant oil to the
refrigerant system. Use only refrigerant oil of the
type recommended for the A/C compressor in the
vehicle.
(1) Carefully position the A/C condenser into the
engine compartment.
(2) Install the four screws that secure the A/C con-
denser. Tighten the screws to 2 N´m (17 in. lbs.).
(3) Install the lower auxiliary fan bracket and
retaining nuts. Tighten the nuts to 5 N´m (45 in.
lbs.).
(4) Install the auxiliary fan and upper bracket
assembly. Tighten the screws to 5 N´m (45 in. lbs.).
(5) Connect the wire harness connector to the aux-
iliary fan.
(6) Remove the tape or plug from the condenser
ports and the opened refrigerant line fittings.
(7) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the refrigerant line
fittings.
(8) Connect the A/C discharge and liquid lines to
the A/C condenser.
Fig. 6 A/C Condenser
1 - SCREW (4)
2 - CONDENSER
3 - LIQUID REFRIGERANT LINE
4 - COMPRESSOR DISCHARGE LINE
5 - NUT (2)
6 - LOWER AUXILIARY FAN BRACKET
7 - NUT (2)
8 - WIRE HARNESS CONNECTOR
9 - AUXILIARY COOLING FAN
10 - SCREW (2)
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(9) Install the nuts that secure the A/C discharge
and liquid lines to the A/C condenser. Tighten the
nuts to 33 N´m (24 ft. lbs.).
(10) Install the radiator crossmember (Refer to 23
- BODY/EXTERIOR/RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER -
INSTALLATION).
(11) Install the headlamps into their mounts.
(12) Install the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/GRILLE - INSTALLATION).
(13) Install the front fascia.
(14) Reconnect the negative battery cable.
(15) Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM EVACUATE).
(16) Recharge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 -
HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYS-
TEM CHARGE).
A / C DISCHARGE LINE
REMOVAL
WARNING: Refer to the applicable warnings and
cautions for this system before performing the fol-
lowing operation (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR
CONDITIONING/PLUMBING - WARNINGS) and (Refer
to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING/PLUMBING -
CAUTIONS). Failure to follow the warnings and cau-
tions could result in possible personal injury or
death.
(1) Disconnect and isolate the negative battery
cable.
(2) Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant
system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITION-
ING/PLUMBING - STANDARD PROCEDURE -
REFRIGERANT RECOVERY).
(3) Remove the grille (Refer to 23 - BODY/EXTE-
RIOR/GRILLE - REMOVAL).
(4) Remove the nut that secures the discharge line
fitting to the condenser on the left side of the con-
denser.
(5) Disconnect the discharge line fitting from the
condenser inlet port.
(6) Remove the seal from the discharge line fitting
and discard.
(7) Install plug in, or tape over the opened dis-
charge line fitting and the condenser inlet port.
(8) Remove the bolt that secures the discharge line
fitting to the top of the compressor (Fig. 7).
(9) Disconnect the discharge line fitting from the
compressor discharge port.
(10) Remove the seal from the discharge line fit-
ting and discard.(11) Install plug in, or tape over the opened dis-
charge line fitting and the compressor discharge port.
(12) Disconnect the discharge line from the retain-
ing clip and remove the discharge line from the vehi-
cle.
INSTALLATION
Any kinks or sharp bends in the refrigerant plumb-
ing will reduce the capacity of the entire air condi-
tioning system. Kinks and sharp bends reduce the
flow of refrigerant in the system. A good rule for the
flexible hose refrigerant lines is to keep the radius of
all bends at least ten times the diameter of the hose.
In addition, the flexible hose refrigerant lines should
be routed so they are at least 80 millimeters (3
inches) from the exhaust manifold.
(1) Position the discharge line into the engine com-
partment.
(2) Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor
discharge port and the discharge line fitting.
(3) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean
refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fit-
ting.
(4) Connect the discharge line fitting to the com-
pressor discharge port on the top of the compressor.
(5) Install the bolt that secures the discharge line
fitting to the compressor. Tighten the bolt to 23 N´m
(17 ft. lbs.).
Fig. 7 A/C Compressor - Refrigerant Lines
1 - A/C COMPRESSOR
2 - O-RING SEAL
3 - A/C SUCTION LINE
4 - BOLT
5 - RETAINING CLIP
6 - BOLT
7 - A/C DISCHARGE LINE
8 - O-RING SEAL
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INSIDE HANDLE ACTUATOR......23-33, 23-36
INSTRUMENT CLUSTER................8J-2
INSTRUMENT PANEL ANTENNA CABLE....8A-2
INSTRUMENT PANEL ASSEMBLY........23-59
INSTRUMENT PANEL CENTER BEZEL.....23-57
INSTRUMENT PANEL DUCTS...........24-51
INTAKE AIR PRESSURE SENSOR........14-43
INTAKE AIR TEMPERATURE SENSOR.....14-42
INTAKE MANIFOLD....................9-65
INTERIOR..........................23-70
INTERMEDIATE SHAFT.................19-4
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS...............0-9
INTERNATIONAL SYMBOLS...........Intro.-2
INTRUSION SENSOR...................8Q-1
IN - CAR TEMPERATURE SENSOR.......24-21
JUMP STARTING.......................0-6
KEY / LOCK CYLINDER.................19-5
KNUCKLE.............................2-5
LAMPS / LIGHTING - EXTERIOR..........8L-2
LAMPS / LIGHTING - INTERIOR.........8L-28
LATCH RELEASE CABLE...............23-52
LATCH RELEASE HANDLE..............23-52
LATCH STRIKER.....................23-18
LATCH ..................23-18, 23-33, 23-52
LATCH / LOCK CONTROL...............23-38
LATERAL ACCELERATION SENSOR........5-33
LEFT MOUNT.........................9-55
LEVER..............................5-26
LICENSE PLATE BRACKET..............23-48
LICENSE PLATE LAMP BULB...........8L-19
LICENSE PLATE LAMP UNIT............8L-19
LINKAGE............................19-9
LIQUID LINE........................24-77
LOCK CYLINDER.....................23-18
LOW BEAM HEADLAMP BULB..........8L-20
LOW FUEL INDICATOR................8J-19
LOW OIL LEVEL INDICATOR............8J-20
LOWER BALL JOINT....................2-6
LOWER CONTROL ARM.................2-6
LOWER ROLLER ARM.................23-37
MAINTENANCE INDICATOR.............8J-20
MAINTENANCE SCHEDULES..............0-8
MALFUNCTION INDICATOR LAMP (MIL) . . . 8J-21
MANIFOLD AIR FLOW (MAF) SENSOR....14-44
MASTER CYLINDER...................5-17
MASTER LOCK SWITCH................8N-1
METRIC SYSTEM...................Intro.-6
MODE DOOR CABLES.................24-21
MULTI - FUNCTION INDICATOR..........8J-22
MULTI - FUNCTION SWITCH............8L-21
O2 SENSOR.........................14-45
ODOMETER.........................8J-22
OIL COOLER & LINES..................9-56
OIL FILTER ..........................9-57
OIL JET .............................9-57
OIL PAN .............................9-58
OIL PUMP...........................9-61
OIL PUMP.........................21-154
OIL SENSOR.........................9-64
OIL ................................9-56
OPENING DIMENSIONS................23-93
OUTPUT SHAFT BEARING.............21-156
OUTPUT SHAFT SEAL................21-159
PAINT TOUCH - UP...................23-77
PAINT.............................23-77
PARK BRAKE INDICATOR..............8J-23
PARK BRAKE SWITCH.................8L-21
PARK LOCK CABLE..................21-160
PARKING BRAKE......................5-23
PASSENGER AIRBAG BRACKET.........8O-27
PASSENGER AIRBAG.................8O-24
PASSENGER HEATED SEAT SWITCH.....8G-13
PEDAL..............................5-19
PISTON & CONNECTING ROD............9-45
PISTON RINGS.......................9-52
PISTONS..........................21-163
PLANETARY GEARTRAIN..............21-164
PLUMBING.........................24-61
POWER BRAKE BOOSTER...............5-19
POWER DISTRIBUTION CENTER.......8W-97-3
POWER DISTRIBUTION..............8W-97-1
POWER MIRROR SWITCH..............8N-3
POWER MIRRORS....................8N-3
POWER OUTLET
...................8W-97-3
POWER WINDOW SWITCH
..............8N-5
POWER WINDOWS
....................8N-5
PROP ROD
.........................23-53
PROPELLER SHAFT
.................3-1, 3-7PUMP.............................19-11
QUARTER TRIM PANEL................23-74
QUARTER WINDOW..................23-84
RADIATOR CROSSMEMBER............23-49
RADIATOR FAN.......................7-14
RADIATOR PRESSURE CAP..............7-19
RADIATOR...........................7-17
RADIO..............................8A-2
RAIN SENSOR CONTROL MODULE......8R-15
RAIN SENSOR.......................8R-12
REAR AXLE..........................3-12
REAR A / C CONDENSER FAN...........24-83
REAR A / C EVAPORATOR..............24-84
REAR A / C EXPANSION VALVE..........24-85
REAR BUMPER - STEP.................13-2
REAR CROSSMEMBER - TRANSMISSION . . 13-11
REAR DISCHARGE LINE...............24-88
REAR FASCIA........................13-3
REAR LATCH STRIKER................23-40
REAR LATCH........................23-40
REAR LIQUID LINE...................24-91
REAR RECEIVER / DRIER..............24-94
REAR REFRIGERANT RESERVOIR........24-95
REAR SEAT BACK SHIELD..............23-82
REAR SEAT BELT & RETRACTOR........8O-28
REAR SEAT BELT BUCKLE.............8O-30
REAR SIDE MARKER LAMP BULB.......8L-22
REAR SUCTION LINE..................24-96
REAR TURN LAMP BULB..............8L-23
REAR VIEW MIRROR.................23-75
REAR WHEEL SPEED SENSOR...........5-31
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER GRID........8G-7
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER RELAY.......8G-3
REAR WINDOW DEFOGGER SWITCH......8G-4
REAR...............................2-11
RECEIVER / DRIER...................24-79
RECIRCULATION DOOR ACTUATOR......24-22
REFRIGERANT LINE COUPLER..........24-98
REFRIGERANT OIL...................24-81
REFRIGERANT.......................24-80
RELAY...........................8W-97-4
REMOTE KEYLESS ENTRY
TRANSMITTER.......................8N-1
REPEATER LAMP BULB................8L-23
REPEATER LAMP UNIT................8L-24
RESTRAINTS.........................8O-2
RIGHT MOUNT.......................9-56
ROTORS............................5-20
SAFETY LATCH......................23-53
SEAL - PINION........................3-39
SEAT ADJUSTERS - FRONT.............23-81
SEAT BACK CUSHION / COVER - REAR....23-82
SEAT BACK - FRONT..................23-80
SEAT BELT SWITCH..................8O-31
SEAT BELT TENSIONER................8O-32
SEAT BELT TURNING LOOP ADJUSTER . . . 8O-33
SEAT CUSHION - FRONT...............23-80
SEAT CUSHION / COVER - REAR.........23-83
SEATBELT INDICATOR.................8J-24
SEAT - FRONT.......................23-79
SEAT - REAR........................23-81
SECURITY SYSTEM MODULE............8Q-2
SENTRY KEY REMOTE ENTRY MODULE....8Q-2
SERVO..............................8P-2
SHAFT - AXLE DUAL REAR WHEELS......3-27
SHAFT - AXLE SINGLE REAR WHEEL......3-23
SHIFT MECHANISM..................21-168
SHOCK..............................2-13
SHOES..............................5-27
SIDE CURTAIN AIRBAG................8O-35
SIDE IMPACT SENSOR................8O-39
SIDE VIEW MIRROR..................23-49
SIDE VIEW MIRROR - GLASS...........23-50
SIREN..............................8Q-4
SLIDING DOOR......................23-40
SOLENOID.........................21-171
SPARE TIRE CARRIER.................22-12
SPEAKER............................8A-2
SPEED CONTROL.....................8P-1
SPEEDOMETER......................8J-25
SPRING CLAMP PLATES.................2-8
SPRING SHACKLE.....................2-15
SPRING STOP PLATES..................2-9
SPRING
.........................2-7, 2-14
STABILIZER BAR
..................2-9, 2-15
STABILIZER LINK
.................2-10, 2-16
STABILIZER
.........................23-45
STARTER MOTOR RELAY
..............8F-35STARTER MOTOR....................8F-33
STARTING SYSTEM...................8F-28
STEERING ANGLE SENSOR..............5-32
STEERING COLUMN OPENING COVER....23-68
STEERING WHEEL.....................19-6
STEERING...........................19-1
STEPWELL SCUFF PADS...............23-75
STRUT..............................2-10
SUCTION LINE.......................24-81
SUN VISOR.........................23-76
SUPPORT PLATE......................5-23
SUPPRESSOR FILTER - REAR BLOWER
MOTOR............................24-41
SUPPRESSOR FILTER - REAR
CONDENSER FAN....................24-43
SWITCH.............................8P-3
TACHOMETER.......................8J-25
TAIL LAMP UNIT.....................8L-25
TAILPIPE............................11-3
TEMPERATURE CONTROL..............24-38
TEMPERATURE SENSOR...............24-40
TEMPERATURE SENSOR / PARK -
NEUTRAL CONTACT..................21-176
TERMINAL........................Intro.-10
THREADED HOLE REPAIR.............Intro.-6
TIE ROD END ........................19-10
TIME DELAY RELAY....................8L-35
TIMING CHAIN AND SPROCKETS.........9-72
TIMING CHAIN COVER.................9-70
TIMING CHAIN TENSIONER..............9-81
TIRES..............................22-7
TIRES / WHEELS......................22-1
TONE WHEEL........................5-32
TOP COVER.........................23-67
TOP COVER - CLUSTER................23-64
TOP COVER - TRAY...................23-65
TORQUE CONVERTER HUB SEAL.......21-184
TORQUE CONVERTER................21-178
TORQUE REFERENCES...............Intro.-9
TOWING.............................0-7
TRACTION CONTROL INDICATOR........8J-26
TRACTION CONTROL MALFUNCTION
INDICATOR.........................8J-27
TRAILER HITCH......................13-11
TRANSMISSION CONTROL MODULE......8E-6
TRANSPONDER KEY...................8Q-5
TRIM PANEL.............23-18, 23-34, 23-46
TURBOCHARGER SYSTEM..............11-3
TURBOCHARGER......................11-6
TURN SIGNAL INDICATOR..............8J-27
TURN SIGNAL RELAY.................8L-26
UNDERBODY LINES..................24-100
UPPER ROLLER ARM.................23-36
VACUUM PUMP.......................9-54
VALVE COOLER.......................25-6
VALVE SPRINGS......................9-35
VALVE STEM SEALS...................9-34
VALVE ..............................25-5
VEHICLE IDENTIFICATION NUMBER.....Intro.-1
VEHICLE THEFT SECURITY..............8Q-1
VIBRATION DAMPER...................9-53
VOLTAGE REGULATOR.................8F-24
WAIT - TO - START INDICATOR..........8J-28
WASHER FLUID INDICATOR............8J-29
WASHER FLUID LEVEL SWITCH.........8R-16
WASHER HOSES / TUBES..............8R-18
WASHER NOZZLE....................8R-18
WASHER PUMP / MOTOR..............8R-19
WASHER RESERVOIR.................8R-21
WATER IN FUEL SENSOR..............14-30
WATER PUMP........................7-20
WATER VALVE .......................24-83
WATER - IN - FUEL INDICATOR..........8J-29
WHEEL ALIGNMENT...................2-17
WHEELS...........................22-13
WINDOW MOTOR.....................8N-5
WINDOW REGULATOR - MANUAL........23-21
WINDOW REGULATOR - POWER........23-20
WINDSHIELD........................23-85
WIPER ARM........................8R-23
WIPER BLADE.......................8R-26
WIPER LINKAGE.....................8R-28
WIPER MOTOR......................8R-31
WIPER RELAY.......................8R-34
WIPERS/WASHERS....................8R-2
WIRING DIAGRAM INFORMATION......Intro.-1
YAW RATE SENSOR...................5-35
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