Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Compressor Fitting HVAC: Service and Repair

COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY

REMOVAL

NOTE: Installation of a new suction accumulator is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.

Vehicles with I4 engine
1. Remove the A/C compressor.

Vehicles with ZTEC or SPI engine
2. Position the vehicle on a hoist with the gear selector in NEUTRAL.
3. Recover the refrigerant.

All vehicles







4. Disconnect the fitting at the accumulator.
- Discard the O-ring seal.







5. Disconnect the fitting at the condenser.
- Discard the O-ring seal.

Vehicles with I4 engine
6. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.

Vehicles with ZTEC or SPI engine







7. Loosen the bolt and remove the compressor manifold and tube.
- Discard the O-ring seals.

INSTALLATION

All vehicles
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Install new O-ring seals lubricated in clean PAG oil.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.

Vehicles with ZTEC or SPI engine
2. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.