Manifold And Tube Assembly Removal/Installation (3.0L)

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.

Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the receiver/drier. Refer to the Spring Lock Coupling Disconnect and Connect general procedure in See SPRING LOCK COUPLING
- Discard the O-ring seals.
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Fig 1: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly From Receiver/Drier
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Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the condenser core.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Fig 2: Disconnecting Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly From Condenser Core
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Disconnect the A/C pressure cut-off switch connector.

Fig 3: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Cut-Off Switch
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Disconnect the fuel line spring lock coupling; see SPRING LOCK COUPLING .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling
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Remove the nut and reposition the bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Bracket Nut
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Loosen the bolt and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.
Fig 6: Removing Compressor Manifold & Tube Assembly
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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 .