Removal and Installation Name Specification PAG Refrigerant Compressor Oil (R134a Systems) YN-12-D WSH-M1C231-B 1 W707142 Compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nut (2 required) 2 — Compressor manifold and tube spring lock coupling 3 W520413 Condenser core inlet fitting nut 4 — Condenser core inlet fitting 5 W709787 Compressor manifold bolt 6 12D305 Compressor manifold and tube assembly Removal and Installation 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. | -
With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist. For additional information, refer to For additional information, refer to: Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation) / Lifting (100-02 Jacking and Lifting, Description and Operation). . | | -
Recover the refrigerant. For additional information, refer to For additional information, refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures). . | | -
Position the speed control actuator assembly aside. - Disconnect the electrical connector.
- Detach the wire harness.
- Remove the 3 nuts and position the speed control actuator aside.
1. To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in). | | -
Remove the 2 compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nuts. - To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
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Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator. - Discard the O-ring seals.
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Remove the front bumper cover. For additional information, refer to For additional information, refer to: Front Bumper Cover - Vehicles Built From: 12/2004 (501-19 Bumpers, Removal and Installation). . | | -
Remove the condenser core inlet fitting nut and disconnect the condenser core inlet fitting. | | -
Remove the RH splash shield. For additional information, refer to For additional information, refer to: Fender Splash Shield - Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 (501-02 Front End Body Panels, Removal and Installation). . | | -
If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater. | | -
Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector. | | -
Remove the compressor manifold bolt. - To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
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Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly. - Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, reverse the removal procedure. - Install new O-ring seals.
- Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil. For additional information, refer to
For additional information, refer to: Refrigerant Oil Adding - Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures). . | | -
Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system. For additional information, refer to For additional information, refer to: Air Conditioning (A/C) System Recovery, Evacuation and Charging - Vehicles Built From: 12/2003 (412-00 Climate Control System - General Information, General Procedures). . | | |