Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly

COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY







Removal and Installation
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the A/C refrigerant.
3. Remove the 2 compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nuts.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

4. Disconnect the spring lock coupling from the suction accumulator.
5. Remove the front bumper cover.
6. Disconnect the condenser core peanut fitting.
- Remove the condenser core peanut fitting nut.
- To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).

7. Remove the RH splash shield.
8. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater.
9. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
10. Remove the manifold and tube assembly bolt.
- To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).

11. Remove the A/C compressor manifold and tube assembly.
- Remove and discard the O-rings.

12. NOTE: New O-ring seals lubricated with clean mineral oil must be installed before connecting any A/C fitting which has been disconnected.

To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Evacuate, leak test, and charge the refrigerant system.