Manifold And Tube Assembly Removal/Installation (2.3L)

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2002 Mazda B4000, 2002 Mazda B3000, and 2002 Mazda B2300. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

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.

Recover the refrigerant; see REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .
Disconnect the electrical connector.

Fig 1: Disconnecting Electrical Connector
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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.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly
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Disconnect the manifold and tube from the receiver/drier; see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Fig 3: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly From Receiver/Drier
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Fig 4: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly From Condenser
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Fig 5: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly From Condenser
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Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the compressor to condenser discharge line and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
1. Discard the O-ring seal.
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 REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION .
Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .