Compressor Manifold and Gasket

CAUTION: To prevent the entrance of dirt and moisture into the A/C compressor, have all replacement components readily available to minimize the time the system must be opened.

REMOVAL

NOTE: The Visteon HS-15 A/C compressor has a replaceable compressor manifold which contains the fittings for the refrigerant lines and the high pressure relief valve.

1. Recover the refrigerant from the refrigerant system.
2. Remove the bolts that secure the A/C suction line and A/C discharge line to the A/C compressor manifold.
3. Disconnect the A/C suction and discharge lines from the A/C compressor manifold and remove and discard the O-ring seals.
4. Install plugs in, or tape over all of the opened refrigerant line fittings and the compressor manifold ports.

A/C Compressor Manifold:

5. Remove the four bolts that secure the compressor manifold to the A/C compressor.
6. Remove the compressor manifold and gasket from the A/C compressor.
7. To minimize the chance of compressor damage, go directly to the Compressor Manifold and Gasket Installation procedure.

INSTALLATION
1. Position the compressor manifold and a new gasket onto the A/C compressor.
2. Install the bolts that secure the compressor manifold to the A/C compressor. Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
3. Remove the tape or plugs from the opened fittings on the A/C suction line and the A/C discharge line and the compressor manifold ports.
4. Lubricate the new O-ring seals with clean refrigerant oil and install them onto the suction and the discharge line fittings. Use only the specified seals as they are made of a special material for the R-134a system. Use only refrigerant oil of the type recommended for the A/C compressor in the vehicle.
5. Install the A/C suction and discharge lines onto the A/C compressor manifold.
6. Install the bolts that secure the A/C suction and discharge lines to the A/C compressor manifold. Tighten the bolts to 22 N.m (16 ft. lbs.).
7. Evacuate the refrigerant system.
8. Charge the refrigerant system.