Repair Procedure

How to use this service information .

NOTICE: 

• Make sure you review the A/C service tips and precautions before doing repaires or servicing.
• Review the A/C refrigerant oil replacement procedure - Refer to: A/C Refrigerant Oil Adjustment or A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement before doing repairs or service.
• Plug or cap the lines immediately after disconnecting them to avoid moisture and dust contamination.
• Apply compressor oil - Refer to: A/C Refrigerant Oil Adjustment or A/C Refrigerant Oil Replacement when installing new O-rings for A/C systems.
• When working with a vehicle equipped with the electronic air suspension, be sure to set it to the leveling off mode to prevent unexpected operation. Refer to the Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions - Refer to: Electronic Air Suspension System Connector Fitting Precautions or Electronic Air Suspension System Service Precautions for the procedure.

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

*1: 3.0 L engine

*2: 3.5 L engine

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: Torque, N.m (lbf.ft)

: Replace

: Warning/Caution

: Inspection/Adjustment

*: Learning

: SPL Tool

: Required Removal

1. A.-

   Preconditions 

   • A/C Refrigerant Recovered

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal/Installation 

   • To prevent damage, hold the A/C pressure sensor mounting block (a) in place with a wrench.

   After Installation 

   • A/C Refrigerant Evacuate and Charge
   • A/C System Test - Refer to: A/C System Contamination Inspection or A/C System Test or A/C System Inspection
2. B.-

   Preconditions 

   • A/C Refrigerant Recovered

   Key Information 

   Do the following before starting your work.

   Remove: 

   • Engine Undercover
   • Radiator Area Parts - Refer to: Radiator Area (3.5L Engine) or Radiator Area (3.0L Engine)
   • • -

       Radiator Fan Shroud

     • -

       Both Radiator Upper Brackets

   Sub-Procedure 

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   Removal 

   • Refer to the figure.

   After Installation 

   • A/C Refrigerant Evacuate and Charge
   • A/C System Test - Refer to: A/C System Contamination Inspection or A/C System Test or A/C System Inspection
3. C.-

   Sub-Procedure 

   Installation 

   • Install the desiccant as quickly as possible to prevent the system from absorbing moisture from the air.
   • Be careful not to damage the cap. It is made of resin and can be easily stripped.