Five Hundred AWD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2005)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Compressor Manifold and Tube Assembly
COMPRESSOR MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY
Removal and Installation
NOTE: Installation of a new receiver/drier is not required when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system
contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the receiver/drier.
1. Recover the refrigerant.
2. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
3. Detach the 2 coolant reservoir hose retainers from the cooling fan shroud.
4. Disconnect the A/C pressure transducer electrical connector.
5. Loosen the bolt and detach the compressor manifold.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 21 Nm (15 lb-ft).
6. Remove the compressor manifold and tube suction fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
7. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
