Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 4.0L













Removal and Installation

1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to Vehicle Jacking and Lifting.

2. Recover the refrigerant.

3. Remove the Air Cleaner (ACL) outlet tube. For additional information, refer to Fuel Delivery and Air Induction.

4. Disconnect the pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.

5. Remove the nut and position the wire harness aside.





6. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Disconnect the suction accumulator outlet fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

8. Loosen the A/C compressor manifold bolt and detach compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (177 lb-in).

9. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nut.

10. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

11. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals.

- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

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