A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly Removal / Installation - 2.3L

Fig 1: Removing/Installing A/C Manifold And Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications (2.3L)

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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.

1. Recover the refrigerant. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .
2. Disconnect the electrical connector.
   Fig 2: Disconnecting Electrical Connector

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3. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the A/C compressor.
   Fig 3: Removing/Installing Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications

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   1. Loosen the bolt.
   2. Disconnect and position aside the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
   3. Discard the O-ring seals.
4. Disconnect the manifold and tube from the receiver/drier. See A/C SPRING LOCK COUPLING  .
   Fig 4: Identifying A/C Spring Lock Coupling

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   • Discard the O-ring seals.
5. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube assembly from the compressor to condenser discharge line and remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
   Fig 5: Removing/Installing Compressor Manifold And Tube Assembly With Torque Specifications

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   • Discard the O-ring seal.
6. 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 .
7. Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system. See A/C REFRIGERANT SYSTEM TESTS .