Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

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.

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.