Air Conditioning (A/C) Compressor

AIR CONDITIONING (A/C) COMPRESSOR

REMOVAL

CAUTION: To prevent refrigerant system contamination, if you are installing a new A/C compressor because the A/C compressor has failed internally, you must use the following procedures:

NOTE:
- Installation of a new suction accumulator is not necessary when repairing the air conditioning system except when there is physical evidence of system contamination from a failed A/C compressor or damage to the suction accumulator.
- If an A/C Flusher is available, carry out the air conditioning (A/C) system flushing general procedure.
- If the A/C Flusher is not available, carry out the refrigerant system filtering following air conditioning (A/C) component installation general procedure.

1. Install a new A/C evaporator core orifice.
2. Remove the drive belt.







3. If equipped, disconnect the engine block heater electrical connector.







4. Disconnect the A/C clutch field coil electrical connector.







5. CAUTION: Plug all ports to prevent contamination from dirt or moisture.

Remove the A/C manifold and tube assembly bolt from the top of the A/C compressor and disconnect the A/C manifold and tube assembly.







6. Remove the bolts and the A/C compressor.

INSTALLATION
1. To install, reverse the removal procedure.
- Lubricate the new A/C compressor with the correct amount of PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Lubricate the new A/C manifold O-ring seals with PAG Compressor Oil YN-12-C or equivalent meeting Ford specification WSH-M1C231-B.
- Apply Pipe Sealant with Teflon (R) D8AZ-19554-A or equivalent meeting Ford specifications WSK-M2G350-A2 and ESR-M18P7-A to the threads of the A/C manifold and tube assembly bolt.