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(8) Disconnect the A/C suction line from the accu- mulator tube tapping block and remove and discard (9) Install plugs in, or tape over the opened suc- tion line fitting and the accumulator tube tapping (10) Remove the A/C suction line from the engine compartment. INSTALLATION NOTE: Replacement of the refrigerant line O-ring (1) Position the A/C suction line into the engine compartment. (2) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the accumulator tube tapping block. (3) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fit- (4) Connect the A/C suction line to the accumula- tor tube tapping block. (5) Install the nut that secures the A/C suction line to the accumulator tube tapping block. Tighten (6) If equipped with the 2.4L Turbo engine, install the nut that secures the suction line retaining (7) Remove the tape or plugs from the suction line fitting and the compressor port. (8) Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the suction line fit- (9) Connect the A/C suction line to the A/C com- pressor. (10) Install the bolt that secures the A/C suction line to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolt to 12 (11) Reconnect the negative battery cable. HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - STANDARD (13) Recharge the refrigerant system (Refer to 24 - HEATING & AIR CONDITIONING - STANDARD - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE). SERVICE PORT VALVE CORE DESCRIPTION The A/C service port valve cores are serviceable items (Fig. 24) and (Fig. 25). The low side valve is Fig. 22 A/C Compressor Refrigerant Lines - Typical 1 - A/C DISCHARGE LINE Fig. 23 A/C Refrigerant Lines - Typical 1 - ACCUMULATOR TUBE TAPPING BLOCK 24 - 58 PLUMBING PT SUCTION LINE (Continued) |