Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY







Removal and Installation

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

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the air cleaner outlet tube.
4. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the nut and position the wire harness aside.







6. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Disconnect the suction accumulator outlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

8. Loosen the A/C compressor manifold bolt and detach compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

9. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nut.
10. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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