Mariner 2WD V6-3.0L VIN 1 (2006)
3. Position the speed control actuator assembly aside.
1
Disconnect the electrical connector.
2
Detach the wire harness.
3
Remove the 3 nuts and position the speed control actuator aside.
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To install, tighten to 7 Nm (62 lb-in).
4. Remove the 2 compressor manifold and tube assembly bracket nuts.
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To install, tighten to 8 Nm (71 lb-in).
5. Disconnect the compressor manifold and tube spring lock coupling at the suction accumulator.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
6. Remove the front bumper cover.
7. Remove the condenser core inlet fitting nut and disconnect the condenser core inlet 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 RH splash shield.
9. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater.
10. Disconnect the A/C compressor electrical connector.
11. Remove the compressor manifold bolt.
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm (15 lb-ft).
12. Remove the compressor manifold and tube assembly.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
13. 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.
14. Evacuate, leak test and charge the refrigerant system.
