Hose/Line HVAC: Description and Operation

Manifold and Tube Assemblies

The manifold and tube assembly-receiver drier carries the high pressure liquid from the condenser core to the receiver drier, and from the receiver drier to the manifold and tube assembly-thermostatic expansion valve. It attaches to the A/C receiver drier, uses O-ring seals, and also contains the high pressure service port.

The manifold and tube assembly-thermostatic expansion valve carries high pressure liquid to the thermostatic expansion valve and low pressure gas from the thermostatic expansion valve to the manifold and tube assembly-AC compressor.

The manifold and tube assembly-A/C compressor carries the high pressure gas from the A/C compressor to the condenser core. It also carries the low pressure gas received from the manifold and tube assembly-thermostatic expansion valve to the A/C compressor, uses O-ring seals, and has:

a Schrader-type valve stem core fitting used to mount the A/C pressure transducer so that the A/C pressure transducer can be removed without discharging the A/C system.

a serviceable high pressure relief valve.

The manifold and tube assembly-A/C compressor used on the 3.0L and 4.0L engines are not interchangeable.