Muffler HVAC: Service and Repair

Removal and Installation





- Disconnect battery earth lead.
- As required, depressurize the system.

WARNING: Do not vent refrigerant directly to atmosphere. Always use Jaguar approved recovery/recycle/recharge equipment. Wear suitable eye and skin protection. Do not mix HFC 134a with CFC 12.

- Release the suction hose sleeve nut (quick fit connector) (1) at the muffler and displace the hose. The sleeve nut must be fully disengaged before the hose may be withdrawn.
^ Torque: 10-14 Nm (7-3-10.3 ft lb).
- Fit blanking plugs to the hose and muffler.
Release the discharge hose tube nut at the muffler and displace the hose.
- Fit blanking plugs to the hose and muffler.
- Remove bolt - muffler mounting bracket to compressor (2).
^ Torque: 12.5-17.5 Nm (9.25-12.9 ft lb).
- Remove bolt - muffler to compressor (3) and remove the muffler assembly.
^ Torque: 30-40 Nm (22.1-29.5 ft lb).
- Fit protective caps to the muffler and a blanking plate to the compressor

NOTE:
- Installation is the reverse of this procedure.
- All "0" rings must be replaced. "0" rings must be lightly lubricated prior to assembly with Suniso 5GS or similar oil. Seat all fixings before finally tightening to torque.