Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1990 Ford Probe V6-182 3.0LFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Compressor
1. Remove suction and discharge manifold assembly from compressor as follows:
a. Discharge refrigerant from system.
b. Remove mounting bolt from manifold hose assembly fitting at compressor manifold.
c. Remove hose assembly from compressor and remove discharge line from fitting.
Fig. 2 Spring lock coupling disconnect & connect:
d. Disconnect spring lock coupling near top of condenser, Fig. 2.
e. Disconnect liquid line containing fixed orifice tube at bottom of condenser assembly, Fig. 2.
f. Remove all necessary retaining brackets and the liquid line from vehicle.
g. Remove suction line from accumulator/dryer assembly and all retaining brackets.
h. Remove suction line and manifold hose assembly fitting as an assembly.
2. Remove two attaching bolts at upper compressor mounting bracket.
3. Remove belt tension adjusting bolt from tension fitting.
4. Remove attaching nut from compressor at upper mounting bracket.
5. Disconnect clutch field coil electrical connector.
6. Remove lower through bolt from the compressor at chassis-to-compressor mounting bracket.
7. Remove compressor, front mounting bracket and rear mounting bracket as an assembly.
8. Remove through bolt from compressor at rear mounting bracket.
9. Remove rear bracket, spacer and front bracket from compressor.
10. Reverse procedure to install.
11. Leak test, evacuate and charge system.
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.
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