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2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, Standard
A/C Discharge Line: Installation
2004 Toyota Matrix XR, FWD, StandardSECTION Installation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Position the discharge line into the engine compartment.
- Remove the tape or plugs from the compressor discharge port and the discharge line fitting.
- Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fitting.
- Connect the discharge line fitting to the compressor discharge port on the top of the compressor.
- Install the nut that secures the discharge line fitting to the compressor. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Remove the tape or plugs from the condenser inlet port and the discharge line fitting.
- Lubricate a new rubber O-ring seal with clean refrigerant oil and install it on the discharge line fitting.
- Connect the discharge line fitting to the condenser inlet port.
- Install the nut that secures the discharge line fitting to the condenser. Tighten the nut to 23 N.m (17 ft. lbs.).
- Install the radiator cooling fan assembly (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Install the right side radiator air seal and air seal retainers
- Install the radiator sight shield and sight shield retainers.
- Install the front fascia (Refer to INSTALLATION ).
- Evacuate the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM EVACUATE ).
- Charge the refrigerant system (Refer to STANDARD PROCEDURE - REFRIGERANT SYSTEM CHARGE ).
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.