Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY







Removal and Installation
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Detach the 2 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 (11 lb-ft).

6. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.
- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (11 lb-ft).

7. Remove the lower engine splash shield.
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 (11 lb-ft).

9. Remove the 3 secondary air injection pump bolts and position the secondary air injection pump aside (if equipped).
- To install, tighten to 30 Nm (22 lb-ft).

10. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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