Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 2.3L













Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.

2. Disconnect the clutch field coil electrical connector.

3. Loosen the A/C compressor manifold bolt and detach the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

4. Disconnect the compressor suction fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

5. Remove the compressor-to-condenser line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

6. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

7. If needed, disconnect suction accumulator outlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

8. If needed, remove the suction accumulator-to-compressor line.

9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Refrigerant Oil Adding.

10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to Climate Control System - General Information and Diagnostics Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging.