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Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly




Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 2.5L













Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Use only the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant compressor oil specified for this vehicle configuration. Use of any A/C refrigerant compressor oil other than what is specified will contaminate and damage the A/C system.

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

3. Detach the coolant reservoir hose retainers from the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

4. Remove the washer reservoir filler neck bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).

5. Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

6. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

7. Remove the lower engine splash shield (if equipped).

8. Remove the compressor manifold bolt and detach the manifold from the A/C compressor.
- Discard the gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).

9. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

10. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.

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