Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair

Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 3.0L, 3.5L





NOTE: 3.0L shown, 3.5L similar.









Removal and Installation

NOTICE: Do not stress or bend the aluminum lines on the compressor manifold and tube assembly to facilitate removal. Bending or squeezing the lines together may damage the welds and lead to premature failure of the line.

NOTICE: Use only the Air Conditioning (A/C) refrigerant compressor oil specified for this vehicle configuration. Use of any A/C refrigerant compressor oil other than what is specified will contaminate and damage the A/C system.

All vehicles

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.

3. Remove the lower engine splash shield (if equipped).

4. Remove the compressor manifold bolt and detach the manifold from the A/C compressor.
- Discard the gasket seals.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


5. Detach the 2 coolant reservoir hose retainers from the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

6. Remove the washer reservoir filler neck bolt.
- To install, tighten to 6 Nm (53 lb-in).


7. Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


8. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the gasket seal.

- To install, tighten to 15 Nm (133 lb-in).


3.5L vehicles

9. NOTE: Be sure not to strike the A/C lines against any hard object such as the exhaust manifold when removing the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

1. Rotate the compressor manifold and tube counterclockwise enough to allow it to be lifted between the exhaust manifold shield and alternator.

2. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.






3.0L vehicles

10. NOTE: Be sure not to strike the A/C lines against any hard object such as the exhaust manifold when removing the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.


All vehicles

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

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system.


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