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Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly




Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly - 4.0L













Removal and Installation

1. Recover the refrigerant.

2. Remove the compressor manifold and tube bracket nut.
- To install, tighten to 25 Nm (18 lb-ft).

3. Remove the compressor manifold bolt and detach the compressor manifold.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

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

4. Remove the condenser inlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

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

5. Remove the evaporator outlet line fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
- Discard the O-ring seal and gasket seal.

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

6. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

7. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new gasket seals and O-ring seals.

- Add the correct amount of clean PAG oil to the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to the Refrigerant Oil Adding procedure.

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