Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
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.
1. With the vehicle in NEUTRAL, position it on a hoist.
2. Recover the refrigerant.
3. Remove the front bumper cover.
4. Disconnect the high-pressure cutoff switch electrical connector.
5. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line bracket nut.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
6. Disconnect the evaporator inlet spring lock coupling.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
7. Remove the condenser core outlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
8. Remove the condenser-to-evaporator line.
9. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
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Install new O-ring seals.
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Lubricate the refrigerant system with the correct amount of clean PAG oil.
10. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
