With Auxiliary Climate Control

Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

REMOVAL

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. Remove the lug wrench.







3. Remove the bolts and position aside the coolant bottle.







4. Disconnect the auxiliary line fitting.







5. Disconnect the manifold and tube fitting at the suction accumulator/drier.







6. Remove the tube clamp.







7. Remove the pin-type retainers and the sight shield.







8. Disconnect the A/C condenser core inlet line.







9. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

4x4 vehicles







10. Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly.

4x2 vehicles







11. Loosen the A/C manifold and tube bolt and remove the manifold and tube assembly.







12. Remove the pressure cutoff switch.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
^ Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
^ Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.