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A/C Manifold and Tube Assembly Removal / Installation

A/C MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL / INSTALLATION - 2.3L

A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Removal/Installation-2.3L:






NOTE: Replacement of the 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. Recover the refrigerant. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS. A/C Refrigerant System Tests
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.






3. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the A/C compressor.






1. Loosen the bolt.
2. Disconnect and position aside the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
3. Discard the O-ring seals.

4. Disconnect the manifold and tube from the receiver/drier. See A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING.






- Discard the O-ring seals.

5. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the compressor to condenser discharge line and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.






- Discard the O-ring seal.

6. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- If a new compressor manifold and tube assembly is to be installed, transfer the pressure cutoff switch to the new compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean refrigerant oil. See A/C REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION.

7. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS. A/C Refrigerant System Tests