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Internal Heat EXCHANGER

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  1. If removed, install the A/C pressure transducer onto the A/C liquid line. Refer to TRANSDUCER, A/C PRESSURE, INSTALLATION .
  2. Position the Internal Heat Exchanger (IHX) into the engine compartment.
  3. Remove the tape or plugs from the line fittings and the ports in the A/C expansion valve.
  4. Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the suction and liquid line fittings. Use only the specified seal as it is made of a special material for the specific refrigerant in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
  5. Connect the IHX to the A/C expansion valve.
  6. Install the nut (3) that secures the IHX (1) to the A/C expansion valve (2) and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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  7. Install the nut (2) that secures the refrigerant line mounting bracket (1) to the left front shock tower and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
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  8. Connect the wire harness (3) to the A/C pressure transducer (2).
  9. Remove the tape or plugs from the fittings that connect the suction and liquid lines to the IHX.
  10. Lubricate a new dual plane seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it onto the liquid line fitting. Use only the specified seal as it is made of a special material for the specific refrigerant in the system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
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  11. Connect the suction and liquid lines to the IHX.
  12. Install the nuts (2 and 3) that secure the suction and liquid lines to the IHX and tighten to the proper torque specifications. Refer to TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS .
  13. Install the air cleaner housing. Refer to BODY, AIR CLEANER, INSTALLATION .
  14. Connect the negative battery cable. If equipped with an Intelligent Battery Sensor (IBS), connect the IBS connector.
  15. Evacuate the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  16. Adjust the refrigerant oil level. Refer to OIL, REFRIGERANT, STANDARD PROCEDURE .
  17. Charge the refrigerant system. Refer to PLUMBING, STANDARD PROCEDURE .