Tribute 4WD L4-2.3L Hybrid (2008)
Hose/Line HVAC: Service and Repair
Manifold And Tube Assembly Removal/Installation
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MANIFOLD AND TUBE ASSEMBLY REMOVAL/INSTALLATION - HYBRID
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. See See: Vehicle Lifting/Service and Repair/Lifting.
2. Recover the refrigerant. See See: Heating and Air Conditioning/Service and Repair/Discharging And Recovery.
3. Remove the DC/DC converter. See - See: Hybrid Drive Systems/Power Control System/Voltage Converter/Service and Repair/Direct
Current/Direct Current (DC/DC) Converter Removal/Installation.
4. Remove the front bumper cover. See See: Body and Frame/Bumper/Front Bumper/Front Bumper Cover / Fascia/Service and Repair.
5. Remove the condenser inlet fitting nut and disconnect the fitting.
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Discard the O-ring seal.
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To install, tighten to 15 Nm {1.5 kgf-m, 11 ft-lbf}.
6. Remove the A/C compressor manifold bolt and disconnect the compressor manifold and tube from the A/C compressor.
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Discard the O-ring seals.
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To install, tighten to 20 Nm {2.0 kgf-m, 15 ft-lbf}.
