A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Removal/Installation - 3.0L

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

Fig 3: Disconnecting A/C Pressure Cut-Off Switch Connector
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Disconnect the fuel line spring lock coupling; see SPRING LOCK COUPLINGS .

Fig 4: Disconnecting Fuel Line Spring Lock Coupling
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Remove the nut and reposition the bracket.

Fig 5: Removing Nut - With Torque Specification
Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
Loosen the bolt and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals
  
  Fig 6: Loosening Bolt - With Torque Specification
  Courtesy of MAZDA MOTORS CORP.
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 A/C REFRIGERANT OIL ADDITION .
Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .